The City of Yellowknife is proposing to create a new Area Development Plan (ADP) for the area West of Enterprise Drive, and is looking for resident feedback. The plan area is bounded by Enterprise Drive to the northeast, Grace Lake Boulevard to the south, and Commissioner’s Land (part of the Interim land Withdrawal) to the west.

Map showing the proposed Kam Lake development area

The Project

Kam Lake is one of Yellowknife’s key employment and business areas, with a primary focus on production and sale of goods, warehouses, showrooms and outdoor storage. The existing Kam Lake area has shifted over time from a traditional industrial area to an area with commercial, agricultural, light industrial and public utility land uses.

The proposed Kam Lake expansion focuses on undeveloped City-owned land located to the west of the established Kam Lake areas. The subject land is approximately 65 hectares in size.

The Kam Lake Area Development Plan will help guide future subdivisions and development by providing direction on land use, lot layout, road networks, servicing, open space, pedestrian movement, phasing, and other planning considerations.
 

What we have done so far

To keep residents and stakeholders informed, we’ll post updates regarding the progress of the Plan. See below for announcements and important project developments.

The City of Yellowknife hosted a public open house for the Kam Lake Area Development Plan. The session provided an opportunity for residents and interested community members to learn more about the proposed plan, ask questions, and share feedback with the project team.

Review the City’s presentation.
 

What We Heard 

The What We Heard Report from the July 23, 2026 Kam Lake Extension Area Development Plan Open House is now available. The Open House presentation provided an overview of the draft Area Development Plan, the proposed zoning amendment, the planning process to date, the draft concept plan, and the next steps.

The discussion that followed generated valuable feedback on several topics, including:

  • Buffer areas and compatibility with the Grace Lake neighbourhood;
  • Wetland protection, drainage, and environmental considerations;
  • Trail networks and public open space;
  • Live-work development and urban agriculture;
  • Lot sizes and business development opportunities;
  • Municipal servicing and infrastructure;
  • Housing, population growth, and economic development; and
  • Firebreaks and wildfire mitigation.

Project Timelines

Phase 1: Community Plan By-law No. 5007 Amendment (April 2026)
An adoption of a By-law to change the land use designation of a portion of the Plan area from the Engle Business and Industrial District to Kam Lake.

See the Staff Report and By-Law NO. 5121

Phase 2: Area Development Plan initiation (April 2026)
Development of the project timeline, communication plan, and draft concept plan initiated.

Phase 3: Public Engagement on the Draft Kam Lake Area Development Plan (July 2026)
Present the draft plan to the public, explain the proposed concepts and recommendations, and provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions and share their perspectives before the plan is finalized. 

Read the presentation shared during the Open House.

Phase 4: Presentation to Council (August 19th Governance and Priorities Committee)
Staff will present the proposed Area Development Plan to the Governance and Priorities Committee and respond to questions.

Phase 5: First Bylaw Reading [Area Development Plan By-law and Zoning By-law No. 5045 Amendment] (August 2026)

Phase 6: Statutory Public Hearing (TBD)
Council to hear the public regarding the proposed By-laws amendment

Phase 7: 2nd and 3rd Bylaw Reading (September 23, 2026)
Council votes on a final decision

Residents will be informed when the statutory public hearing is scheduled. Project updates and supporting documents will continue to be available on the City of Yellowknife project website.

For general inquiries about the Kam Lake Area Development Plan, contact us at @email.