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Cultural centre · Haines Junction, Yukon
Da Kų Cultural Centre
The Champagne and Aishihik First Nations cultural centre in Haines Junction, which also houses the Kluane National Park visitor centre.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Da Kų Cultural Centre
The Da Kų Cultural Centre, meaning “our home” in the Southern Tutchone language, is in central Haines Junction. It was built by the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and also houses the Kluane National Park visitor centre in a wood-and-glass building with mountain views.
Exhibits tell the life of the region’s peoples, their relationship with the land, animals, hunting and fishing, and recent history including the park’s creation. There are traditional objects, panels with elders’ accounts and rooms for cultural events.
In the park section, rangers provide information about trails, bears, road conditions and backcountry camping reservations. In summer the centre runs interpretation programs and guided walks.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one hour.
Best time
From May to September, when the park visitor centre is open daily.
How to get there
In downtown Haines Junction, next to the Alaska Highway.
Tip
Stop there before any hike: rangers tell you where bears have been seen and which trails are open.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Da Kų Cultural Centre
What does Da Kų mean?
Our home, in the Southern Tutchone language.
Does the Da Kų centre have information about Kluane Park?
Yes, it houses the park’s visitor centre.
Who built the Da Kų centre?
The Champagne and Aishihik First Nations.