2013 VACATION PLANNER - Travel Yukon

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.
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