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Before you go
Your trip to Haines Junction.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Haines Junction – Yukon about 160 km from Whitehorse
How to get there
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Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) Whitehorse · 160 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 160 km from Whitehorse via the Alaska Highway, roughly 2 hours.
How many days
Two or three days.
When to go
From June to September.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Haines Junction
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Morning
Da Kų
Visit the Da Kų Cultural Centre for park information and First Nations culture.
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Afternoon
Kathleen Lake
Drive to Kathleen Lake and take a short trail along the shore.
2 days in Haines Junction
Day 1
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All day
Haines Junction and Kathleen Lake
Do the cultural centre in the morning and Kathleen Lake in the afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Kluane Lake
Head north to Kluane Lake and the Thachäl Dhäl visitor centre to see the Dall sheep.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How far is Whitehorse from Haines Junction?
About 160 km, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Does Haines Junction have scenic flights?
Yes, over the icefields and Mount Logan, in small aircraft.
How far is Haines Junction from Alaska?
The border, via the Haines Road, is about 180 km away, and the town of Haines about 250 km.
Does Haines Junction have services?
Yes: gas stations, a grocery store, restaurants and lodging—the last services for a long stretch of highway.