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Hidden Lakes
Hidden Lakes is an example of a kettle lake, a depression formed from glacial movement. Hiking trails around the lakes offer opportunities to explore local flora and fauna.
Address: Via access road off Chadburn Lake Road Whitehorse YT Canada
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Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake is situated in the Watson River Valley and is famous for its turquoise blue and green waters, making it a popular tourist destination.
Address: South Klondike Highway, north of Carcross YT Canada
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Teslin River
The Teslin River is located in the southern Yukon and was a popular route during the Klondike gold rush times. Arctic Greyling inhabitant its waters making it a good fishing spot.
Address: . Johnson's Crossing YT Canada
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Tagish Lake
Tagish Lake measures over 100 km (60 mi) long and is located in parts of the Yukon and British Columbia. It has two arms, the Taku Arm in the east and the Windy Arm in the west. Lake Bennett flows into the lake and its northern portion was used as a route by gold seekers during the gold rush era. Tagish means fish trap in Athabascan and the lake is a popular trout fishing area.
Address: . Tagish YT Canada
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Lake Bennett
Lake Bennett spans a part of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. This lake was a location for boat building during the Klondike Gold Rush.
Address: . Carcross YT Canada
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File Mile Lake
Five Mile Lake is a popular swimming hole and camping spot in Mayo. Take a trail walk around the lake and enjoy a warm summer day.
Address: Km 57, Silver Trail Highway Mayo YT Canada
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Tatshenshini River
Once used as a trade route by First Nation groups and travelled by European explorers, today the Tatshenshini River is a popular choice for rafting excursions.
Address: Kluane Area YT Canada
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Nares Lake
Lake is named after Arctic explorer, Admiral George Nares and is located between Lake Bennett and Tagish Lake.
Address: . YT Canada
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Spirit Lake
Situated in the southern Yukon, Spirit Lake captures the interest of visitors with its emerald green colour. Crater holes on the lake bottom were formed by glacial activity.
Address: South Klondike Highway, north of Carcross YT Canada
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Teslin Lake
Teslin Lake get its name from a First Nation word, Tes-lin-too, meaning long narrow lake. Measuring 125 km (78 mi) long and 3 km (2mi) wide, Teslin Lake offers salmon and lake trout fishing opportunities.
Address: . Teslin YT Canada
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Pelly River
The Pelly River flows through the Tintina Trench through the south central Yukon. In the past, trading posts were set up along the river including Fort Selkirk. Today, visitors will find campsites and wilderness scenery along its shores.
Address: . YT Canada
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Schwatka Lake
Schwatka Lake was created in the 1950s with the construction of the Whitehorse Dam. It is a popular resting area for migrating birds and other animals including coyotes and mule deer. A day-use area is found on the eastern shore and the Yukon River Loop Trail circles around the lake.
Address: . Whitehorse YT Canada
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Yukon River
Measuring 3018 km (1875 mi) long, the Yukon River is a major body of water running through Alaska and the Yukon Territory. The river was used to transport goods and passengers during the Klondike Gold Rush. Paddle-wheel boats were the main type of transportation on the river during the 1950s.
Address: Alaska Highway YT Canada
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Kluane Lake
Kluane Lake is the largest lake in the Yukon, measuring approximately 74 km (46 mi) long and located in the southwest area of the region. The communities of Burwash Landing and Destruction Bay are located nearby. Whitefish and lake trout fishing is a popular activity.
Address: YT Canada
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Rancheria River
Visitors to this river valley can enjoy the rest areas and recreation sites found along the Rancheria River. For fishers, arctic grayling and bull trout are common species found in the river.
Address: Alaska Highway Rancheria YT Canada
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Lake Laberge
Located north of Whitehorse, Lake Laberge is a widening of the Yukon River. The lake offers canoeing, boating, fishing, and sailing opportunities as well as camping along its shores. Poet Robert Service, makes reference to this lake in his famous poem, the Cremation of Sam McGee.
Address: . Whitehorse YT Canada
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Liard River
The Liard River flows throughout the Yukon (YT), British Columbia (BC) and the Northwest Territories (NWT), draining into the the Mackenzie River at Fort Simpson (NWT). Communities situated along the river include Watson Lake (YT), Upper Liard (YT), Fort Simpson (NWT), Fort Liard (NWT), Liard River (BC), and Lower Post (BC).
Address: . BC/YT/NWT Canada
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Mary Lake
Mary Lake is a small boreal lake offering birdwatching opportunities. Explore its wetlands for nesting and migrating birds including the boreal chickadee, Lincoln's sparrow, northern waterthrush and more.
Address: . Whitehorse YT Canada
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Dezadeash River
The small village of Champagne is located on the Dezadeash River in the Yukon.
Address: . YT Canada
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Chadburn Lake
Located at the end of the Chadburn Lake Road, Chadburn Lake offers a small dock and covered picnic shelter. Trails lead from the boat launch area, both north and south. Camping and fires are prohibited.
Address: . Whitehorse YT Canada
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Long Lake
Long Lake is a popular day use and swimming area. Hike along the trail encircling the lake or enjoy a picnic. Camping and fires are not permitted in this area.
Address: 3.5 km (2.2 mi) along Wickstrom Road (off of Hospital Road) Whitehorse YT Canada
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McIntyre Marsh
McIntyre Marsh offers great bird-watching and wildlife viewing opportunities. A gazebo onsite provides shelter and displays interpretive panels.
Address: Fish Lake Road Whitehorse YT Canada
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Kathleen Lake
Kathleen Lake is located in the Kluane area of the Yukon, offering all types of activities including fishing, camping and sightseeing. Fishers will find lake trout, arctic grayling, kokanee and whitefish.
Address: . Haines Junction YT Canada
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Alsek River
The Alsek River crosses through wilderness parks and glaciated valleys, offering rafting and kayaking opportunities and an abundance of wildlife.
Address: Kluane Area YT Canada
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