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White Pass & Yukon Route railroad – H.-G. Pfaff
Fishing on Little Atlin Lake – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto
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Teslin
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 (long waters) 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: 507
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 and guided fishing.
Population: 267
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 a private inn,
a campground, boat launches, bed and
breakfasts and tour-guiding services.
Population: 680
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 heli-skiers.
The Atlin area is home to the Taku River
Tlingit First Nation and is accessible only
through the Yukon. Population: 500
Carcross
Waterways, roadways and the railroad all
converge in historic Carcross. While it retains
its picturesque village charm, the town is
becoming known as a centre for world-class
mountain biking, kite surfing and beach
going! That’s right, Bennett Beach routinely
makes it onto best Canadian beaches lists.
Home to the Carcross/Tagish First Nation,
Carcross offers dogsled rides, day tours, boat
ramps, mountain bike rentals, bed and
breakfasts, snack and gift shops, and its
historic setting, buildings and bridges.
Population: 506
Mount Lorne
The hamlet of Mount Lorne offers bed and
breakfasts, a golf course, artists’ studio tours
and 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: 437
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 20th 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 includes some of Yukon’s oldest
buildings including the Matthew Watson
General Store. Walk from the welcome
pavilion to the Carcross Commons, White
Pass & Yukon Route railroad depot, the
Caribou Hotel Historic Site, sternwheeler
Tutshi's remains, Skookum Jim’s house and the
Carcross/Tagish carving studio. Get a Carcross
Historic Buildings Walking Tour brochure at
the Carcross Visitor Information Centre, or try
the app at: www.tc.gov.yk.ca/yukonshistory
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