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36 Southern Lakes An Adventurer’s Playground The Southern Lakes area is gaining recognition worldwide as a hotspot for outdoor adventure sports, wildlife viewing, and authentic Yukon hospitality. This region of interconnected lakes and rivers that form the headwaters of the mighty Yukon River is also home to diverse landscapes—from desert dunes to rolling mountains. The legendary river holds countless stories, from the Southern Tutchone and Tagish-speaking first peoples of the region, to the stampeders on their way to the Klondike goldfields, to the adventure-seekers of today. The Dakhká Khwáan dancers share their culture through song, dance and drumming – YG, D. Crowe
WHITEHORSE Marsh Lake Mount Lorne Tagish Carcross Teslin Atlin, BC White Pass & Yukon Route railroad – H.G. Pfaff Our Communities Teslin (long waters) This scenic lakeside community on the Alaska Highway is the home of the Teslin Tlingit and a former Hudson’s Bay Company trading post. Teslin has a general store, highway service centre, restaurant, motel, museum, RV campground, tours and cultural attractions. Teslin’s seven-arched Nisutlin Bay (Nałasìn Ghèyi Tá) Bridge is the longest bridge on the Alaska Highway. Population: 468 Tagish The rural community of Tagish is situated around the Tagish (Six-Mile) River linking Marsh and Tagish lakes. The area is a popular cottage retreat with locals who congregate for trout fishing and summer holidays. Tagish is geared to water activities with visitor services that include a restaurant, café, campground, cabin rentals, marina and guided fishing. Population: 244 Marsh Lake Half an hour south of Whitehorse on the Alaska Highway lies Marsh Lake, a rural community and popular destination for beach goers, birdwatchers, boaters and visitors. Marsh Lake area services include an inn, a campground, bed and breakfasts and tour-guiding services. Population: 505 Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre – YG Atlin Often called “Little Switzerland of the North,” this remote community in northwestern British Columbia has accommodations, attractions and natural warm springs. Breathtaking Atlin Lake (big water) is the focal point of the town. Atlin Provincial Park is a wilderness destination for boaters, paddlers, hikers and heliskiers. The Atlin area is home to the Taku River Tlingit First Nation. Population: 385 Carcross Waterways, roadways and the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad all converge in historic Carcross. Originally called Caribou Crossing, this picturesque village is home to the Carcross/Tagish First Nation and offers a variety of visitor services, attractions and activities including historic buildings and bridges, day tours, retreats, bed and breakfasts, snack and gift shops. Carcross is widely known for its worldclass mountain biking trails and scenic hiking opportunities. Population: 436 Mount Lorne The hamlet of Mount Lorne offers bed and breakfasts, artists’ studio tours and all kinds of interesting local events. This community surrounding the scenic Annie Lake Road is home to an eclectic mix of residents including artisans, entrepreneurs and many Yukon dog mushers. Population: 370 Local Attractions George Johnston Museum, Teslin The George Johnston Museum and historic walking trail is a must-see Teslin attraction named after George Johnston, a Tlingit elder, trapper, fur trader, entrepreneur and photographer. Experience the story of the Inland Tlingit as they met the rapid changes of the first half of the 20 th century. www.gjmuseum.yk.net Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre The Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre welcomes visitors to participate in the everyday life of the Tlingit people. Interpretive displays feature masks and artifacts that explain two centuries of Tlingit history and the culture of the Inland Tlingit people. Visit the gift shop/gallery for authentic Tlingit art. www.yukonmuseums.ca Carcross Heritage Complex The cluster of historic structures in the heart of Carcross include some of the Yukon’s oldest buildings. A short walk from the welcome pavilion are the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad depot, the Caribou Hotel Historic Site, the remains of the sternwheeler Tutshi, Skookum Jim’s house and a new Carcross/Tagish carving facility. > Southern Lakes travelyukon.com 37
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