Haines Junction

Haines Junction has approximately 800 year-round residents. It is situated at the junction of the Alaska and Haines Highway, which connects to Haines, Alaska. Haines Junction is the gateway to Kluane National Park and Reserve. Kluane National Park is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with it’s neighboring parks; the Tatshenshini-Alsek Park in BC, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. This is the largest internationally protected area in the world. The Kluane wilderness attracts many visitors looking for fishing, boating and hiking. There are also flightseeing tours over the nearby Kluane Mountains.

A recommended side trip on your way north is to drive the Haines Highway 246 km to the coastal town of Haines, Alaska. The highway has been named a National Scenic Byway for its stunning vistas. Find more Haines Highway info on page 117.

“The Junction” as it is known was established as a construction camp in 1942 and has evolved into a tight knit community with a love for the outdoors.

Yukon Visitor Center and the Kluane National Park Visitor Centre are in the Da Ku Cultural Centre. Parks Canada has an information specialist available to answer questions about visiting the park. Da Ku Cultural Centre “Our House” celebrates the vibrant language, culture and traditions of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations people and offers guided tours, campfire talks, traditional artwork, artifacts, and more.

Alcan Motor Inn with panoramic views of the majestic St. Elias Mountains. This 23 room motel in Haines Junction operates year-round and offers satellite TV, air conditioning, fridge, microwave and a coffee maker in each room. Pet friendly rooms available. 867-634-2371

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FasGas Motel and RV Campground cabins and a convenience store. Across from the Da Ku Cultural Centre. 867-634-2505 Pine Lake a Yukon Government campground with Picnic tables and firepits at each site. Turn off at km 1572 of the Alaska Hwy.

The Village Bakery & Deli serves freshly baked goods and home-cooked meals daily. Featuring the Sourdough Cheese Stick, the Friday Night Salmon Bake, and their new Saturday Night BBQ with live Yukon music every weekend during the summer. 867-634-2867 Mile 1016 Pub has a fully stocked bar, tasty “Pub Grub” and famously delicious burgers that will have you coming back for more. Behind the Alcan Motor Inn. 867-634-2093 Auriol Trail is a popular day or overnight hike. The trail does not go above tree line but an extended hike to the alpine is recommended to experience the beauty. To reach the trailhead drive towards Haines, Alaska for about 7 km. There is a sign at the pull-out with a map of the trail. 15 km trail with an elevation gain of 367m (1204 ft.), which should take 4.5 hours. Spruce Beetle Trail is a 2 km well maintained self-guided interpretive trail. The trailhead is 17 km (10.5 mi) north of Haines Junction on the Alaska Highway.

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