For many years, Carcross was a vibrant transportation centre for road, rail, and water links. The community also had its own mining boom. Now Carcross relies on tourism, based on its location on the South Klondike Highway. This popular route links Whitehorse with Skagway, Alaska. Employment in Carcross and Tagish is based mainly on summer tourism, although there is some skiing and adventure tourism in the off-season. A certified organic farm just outside Carcross supplies vegetables, herbs and eggs to stores and individuals in Carcross and Whitehorse.
Government services for the local population and administration of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation are also important in the economy. Other people are employed in education and health services.
Some Tagish people work outside the community, often commuting to Whitehorse.
Carcross/Tagish First Nation people also participate in traditional activities, and some supply a part of their food needs through hunting and fishing.
