Canadian Forces Northern Area Headquarters Yellowknife, Military headquarters in Yellowknife, Canada
The Evans Building houses the Northern Area Headquarters and serves as the command center for Joint Task Force North operations across the northern region. The facility contains office spaces, storage areas, and support buildings designed to manage operations over a vast geographic territory.
The facility was established in the 1970s to assert Canadian sovereignty above the 60th parallel and maintain military presence in this remote region. Since then it has evolved into a key command center for operations across a vast northern territory.
The headquarters collaborates with local communities and plays an active role in supporting emergency response and search-and-rescue operations across the region. The military presence forms a familiar part of daily life for residents in this remote area.
The facility is located in Yellowknife and accessible via the city's main routes, though winter conditions may affect access and movement. The site was deliberately positioned to serve as a command hub for coordinating operations throughout the northern region.
The headquarters operates with specialized expertise in arctic conditions and emergency response, setting it apart from southern military installations. This specialization makes it a key model for northern defense operations and arctic security.
Location: Northwest Territories
GPS coordinates: 62.45570,-114.37500
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05
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