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Explore our natural history in Burwash Landing – YG
ABOUT
OUR
COMMUNITIES
Haines Junction
A picture-postcard village at the edge of
Kluane National Park and Reserve, Haines
Junction boasts a wilderness adventure
playground in its backyard. Known to
Yukoners as “the Junction,” you’ll find a wide
range of services, including a Yukon Visitor
Information Centre and the Kluane National
Park and Reserve Visitor Centre, both located
in the Da K (Our House) Cultural Centre.
Population: 902
Beaver Creek
Home of the White River First Nation, Beaver
Creek is Canada’s westernmost community.
Its proximity to the Canada/U.S. border
makes it a natural stopping point with a
range of visitor services including
accommodations, restaurants and a Yukon
Visitor Information Centre. Population: 110
Dall sheep – YG
Burwash Landing
A revival of the Southern Tutchone language
and culture has been taking place in this
quiet lakeside community. Several prominent
geographic features have been renamed in
Southern Tutchone—watch for signs along
the Alaska Highway. The community is
home to a world-class wildlife museum,
opportunities for self-guided tours and
other tourist services, such as glacier
flightseeing. Population: 113
Destruction Bay
Named after a severe windstorm in the
1940s, Destruction Bay is a lakeside village
that was founded as an Alaska Highway
construction camp. A boat ramp provides
access to Kluane Lake (Łù’àn Mǟn), superb
trout fishing, and the village offers some
visitor services such as restaurants
and service stations. Population: 53
Displays of traditional clothing at Da K – YG
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Da K Cultural Centre,
Haines Junction
Da K (Our House) is the Champagne and
Aishihik First Nations’ cultural centre. In
addition to housing the Haines Junction
Visitor Information Centre and the Kluane
National Park and Reserve Visitor Centre,
Da K features cultural exhibits on the
seasonal activities, cultural lifestyles and
traditional identity of the Southern
Tutchone people. Alaska Highway, one
km east of the main junction.
www.cafn.ca/da-ku-cultural-centre
St. Elias Convention Centre,
Haines Junction
The convention centre has a growing
collection of artwork and a historical exhibit
depicting significant events of the Kluane
region. The building also houses the municipal
offices. www.hainesjunctionyukon.com
Kluane Museum of Natural
History, Burwash Landing
In Burwash Landing, view world-class wildlife
exhibits featuring realistic dioramas of over
70 Yukon mammals and many plant species
that make their home in the region. The
museum also contains beautiful displays of
historic Southern Tutchone artifacts, clothing
and tools. www.yukonmuseums.ca
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