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Wildlife viewing · Haines Junction, Yukon
Thachäl Dhäl and Kluane Lake
Visitor centre at the foot of Mount Thachäl Dhäl, on the southern tip of Kluane Lake, from where Dall sheep can be seen on the slopes through spotting scopes.
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About Thachäl Dhäl and Kluane Lake
Thachäl Dhäl, also called Sheep Mountain, sits at the southern tip of Kluane Lake, beside the Alaska Highway, about 70 km north of Haines Junction. In spring and autumn, Dall sheep with white coats graze on the mountain slopes, sometimes very close to the road.
The visitor centre has spotting scopes aimed at the slopes, exhibits about the sheep and the Slims River, and staff who help locate the animals. Nearby, the Slims River valley leads to the Kaskawulsh Glacier, reached by a long multi-day trail.
Kluane Lake, the largest in the Yukon, stretches about 70 km to the north, with turquoise-blue water, surrounding mountains and viewpoints along the highway.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
From May to June and from August to September, when the sheep move lower on the slopes. The centre is open in summer.
How to get there
On the Alaska Highway, about 70 km north of Haines Junction.
Tip
Use the centre’s spotting scopes: from a distance the sheep look like white dots on the slope.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Thachäl Dhäl and Kluane Lake
Where can you see Dall sheep in Kluane?
On the slopes of Thachäl Dhäl, near Kluane Lake, using the visitor centre’s spotting scopes.
What is the largest lake in the Yukon?
Kluane Lake, about 70 km long.
How far is Haines Junction from Thachäl Dhäl?
About 70 km via the Alaska Highway.