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GOLDEN<br />
CIRCLE DRIVE<br />
Regions on this Drive<br />
Southern Lakes, p.42<br />
Whitehorse, p.50<br />
Kluane, p.70<br />
A spectacular mountain route takes<br />
travellers on a grand tour through<br />
picturesque Yukon towns and alpine<br />
passes to Southeast Alaska.<br />
Haines<br />
Junction<br />
WHITEHORSE<br />
Drive<br />
Drive from Whitehorse to Skagway, Alaska<br />
through the scenic White Pass, ride the ferry<br />
to Haines and circle back to the Yukon<br />
through Kluane country.<br />
Distance: 600 km<br />
Time recommended: 3 nights<br />
Features: Klondike Gold Rush history, Coast<br />
Mountains, Pacific Ocean, Kluane National<br />
Park and Reserve<br />
Activities: Exploring mountain and coastal<br />
towns, sightseeing in Skagway, riding the<br />
train and ferry, wildlife viewing, camping and<br />
hiking in White Pass and Kluane, Carcross<br />
walking tours<br />
Trip Planning<br />
Places to visit: Carcross, Skagway, Haines,<br />
Haines Junction, Whitehorse<br />
Distances and approximate driving times:<br />
• Whitehorse to Skagway, Alaska:<br />
180 km (2.5 hrs)<br />
• Skagway to Haines via ferry:<br />
(approximately 1 hour) Please note that<br />
ferry service is limited on this route.<br />
• Haines, Alaska to Haines Junction:<br />
241 km (3.5 hrs)<br />
• Haines Junction to Whitehorse:<br />
158 km (2 hrs)<br />
Highways travelled: South Klondike<br />
Highway #2, Haines Road #3, Alaska Marine<br />
Highway ferry and Alaska Highway #1<br />
Local Attractions<br />
Carcross<br />
• Montana Mountain<br />
trails<br />
• Carcross Commons<br />
and historic<br />
buildings<br />
• Carcross/Tagish First<br />
Nation Carving Shed<br />
• White Pass & Yukon<br />
Route railroad<br />
Haines Road<br />
• Klukshu Village<br />
Haines Junction<br />
• Da K Cultural<br />
Centre<br />
• Kluane National<br />
Park and Reserve,<br />
UNESCO World<br />
Heritage Site<br />
Carcross<br />
Skagway, AK<br />
Haines, AK<br />
Mountains beckon as you leave the village of Haines Junction – H.-G. Pfaff<br />
Alpine and Coastal Tour<br />
Enjoy the hospitality of picturesque Carcross,<br />
the historic town on the route to the<br />
Klondike and terminus of the White Pass &<br />
Yukon Route railroad. You’ll drive through<br />
the dramatic rocky landscape of White Pass<br />
and cross the border into the U.S. (bring your<br />
passport and check border location operating<br />
hours), before descending to coastal<br />
Skagway, Alaska, where you can catch<br />
a scenic ferry ride to Haines, Alaska.<br />
Historic White Pass & Yukon Route railway bridge in picturesque Carcross – YG<br />
Return to the Yukon through the alpine<br />
heights of Haines Pass and journey past<br />
breathtaking views of Tatshenshini-Alsek<br />
Provincial Park and Kluane National Park<br />
and Reserve to Haines Junction. Amateur<br />
and advanced hikers alike stop here to<br />
enjoy the trails and viewpoints. Check the<br />
Alaska Marine Highway (AMH) ferry schedule<br />
and be sure to book well in advance.<br />
AMH Juneau ticket centre: 1-800-642-0066.<br />
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