by Marcos Castillo.
In Northern Canada, the story of someone who came for three months and stayed for the rest of their life is practically a cliché. But clichés often stem from truth—and that was my experience. What began as a short-term work opportunity in Yellowknife led me on a journey that ultimately brought me to Whitehorse, where I’ve lived and worked since 2016.
I moved north from one of the warmest places in Mexico to one of the coldest corners of the continent. At first, the transition was surreal. Everything was different: the climate, the pace, the people. But slowly—and deeply—I began to feel something powerful. I was building a life in a place that, despite its challenges, had something magnetic, something meaningful. It felt like home.
Work was the reason I came, but it wasn’t the reason I stayed. And it certainly wasn’t the reason Bizont was founded in the Yukon. What anchored us here goes beyond opportunity—it’s about alignment. The Yukon has always been a place of entrepreneurship, from the ingenuity of First Nations communities to the tenacity of those drawn here during waves of migration and change. This land, these people, have always been rooted in resilience and in reimagining what’s possible.
Many from outside see the North as remote, sparsely populated, and overly dependent on the federal government. But that perspective is outdated. A not-so-distant future lies ahead in which the North will play a central role in Canada’s security, economy, and identity. The land is vast, the resources are significant, and the people are capable. What’s needed now is the vision to build infrastructure, services, and companies that reflect the value of this region.
At Bizont, we believe the North deserves world-class solutions—especially in areas where it has historically been underserved. That’s not always easy. Many industries have long ignored this region because the market isn’t “big enough.” But we believe that’s the wrong mindset. Serving the North isn’t just about numbers—it’s about impact.
We’re here to build for the long term, grounded in the communities we live in. Our goal is to provide real value where it’s needed most, even when it’s complex or seemingly uneconomical. That’s what drives us: the challenge of building something meaningful where others wouldn’t, and doing it with people who share our vision for a thriving, independent North.
To us, being “Grounded in the North” means more than just living here. It means investing here, building here. It means listening to the needs of our community and designing with context and care. And it means proving that excellence doesn’t have to come from elsewhere—it can, and should, come from right here.
