RCMP Dog Kennels and Run
This building was constructed by joining two smaller, existing buildings together and was used by the Police in their dog-breeding program during the 1940s through to the early 60s. The Kennels are not normally accessible to the public as plywood is left over the doors to the building during the operating season. The Dog Run was constructed as a fenced enclosure using driftwood logs as posts with wire mesh fencing between the posts. Much of the fencing is lying on the ground at the present time although the posts still define the Dog Run. Neither the Kennel nor the Run are currently used. They have been stabilized so that they remain as features within the landscape of the Park.
Pacific Steam Whaling Co. Bonehouse
The Pacific Steam Whaling Co. constructed the Bone House in the 1890s for use as a warehouse. The Mounted Police continued to use this building for this purpose until they left the island. Minor repairs have been completed on this building in order to conserve it. Currently the centre bay of the building is used as an open storage area for artifacts that have been found on the island while the side bays are used to store materials and equipment used in the Park.
Pacific Steam Whaling Co. Community House
The Pacific Steam Whaling Co. constructed this building in 1893, making it the oldest frame building in the Yukon. It was initially used as a community building for the officers of the whaling ships that wintered at the island. Following this period it was used successively by the Anglican Mission for housing and church services, the Mounted Police as a barracks and detachment HQ, and finally, it accommodated researchers working under the auspices of the Polar Continental Shelf Project. It has been restored to the last period of continual occupation and is currently used to accommodate the Park Office and as a meeting place for visitors to the Park, and includes a small display area.
Northern Whaling and Trading Company Bonded Warehouse
The Northern Whaling and Trading Co. constructed this building in 1926 for use as a bonded warehouse. It continued to be used as a warehouse or storage area by the Mounted Police after the Trading Co. ceased serving the area. Minor repairs, including replacement or strengthening of charred framing members, were carried out in order to conserve the building so that it can remain in use as a storage area for Park equipment and materials.
Northern Whaling and Trading Company Shed
This shed was constructed in 1926 by the Northern Whaling and Trading Co. out of material left over from the construction of their main warehouse and materials recovered from the cabin of a ship. The original use of the building is not known. Minor repairs to portions of the building’s fabric were carried out to conserve the building. The building is still used for equipment storage.
Northern Whaling and Trading Company Store
This building was constructed in 1926 to serve as a warehouse and store for the Northern Whaling and Trading Co. Shortly after the main portion of the building was finished, an addition was constructed along the west side of the building. Minor repairs were carried out to conserve the building in its existing configuration. Recently the building’s addition was dismantled down to its floor framing due to extensive storm damage and undermining. The floor framing has been left in place to assist in the stabilization of the beach along the west side of the building. The building serves as a storage area for Park operations.
