Haines Junction

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Kluane Country

MAPS • ATTRACTIONS • SERVICES

Plan your Kluane visit with local maps and services in Haines Junction. Request a mailed Yukon guide for the Alaska Highway corridor.

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Gateway to Kluane

Alaska Highway roots

Getting to Haines Junction

From Whitehorse

About 154 km west on the Alaska Highway—roughly a two-hour drive through the Takhini valley toward the St. Elias peaks.

From Haines, Alaska

The 257 km Haines Highway climbs the Chilkat Pass (1,065 m) to reach Haines Junction—an historic supply route from the coast.

Road Log

Use the Alaska Highway Road Log and Haines Road guides for fuel, campgrounds, and viewpoints.

Maps

Pick up Kluane Country maps at the Visitor Information Centre for park access points, trails, and flightseeing operators.

About Haines Junction

With a population of about 600, Haines Junction stands at the crossroads of the Haines and Alaska highways. It is also the headquarters for Kluane National Park Reserve (part of the biggest internationally protected area in the world) and provides an access point to Tatshenshini-Alsek Wilderness Provincial Park in British Columbia. Overlooking the community are the towering peaks of the St. Elias Mountains. This makes Haines Junction an ideal base for wilderness adventures such as hiking, camping, fishing, rafting, and flightseeing. You’ll find a range of services such as hotels, B&Bs, cabins, campgrounds, restaurants, and more.

Haines Junction was born during the Alaska Highway project, serving as a U.S. army base to house engineers working on the road’s construction. It was named after the community of Haines, situated on the Alaska coast. The 257-kilometre Haines Highway connects Haines and Haines Junction via the 1,065-metre-high Chilkat Pass. This highway was originally constructed to provide a direct route for transporting supplies shipped into Haines to the Alaska Highway project.

Essential Haines Junction

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Kluane National Park

Trailheads, wildlife viewing, and immense icefields—start planning at the park visitor centre in town.

Da Ku Cultural Centre in Haines Junction, Yukon – photo 4

Da Kų Cultural Centre

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations culture, arts, and events in a landmark building.

St. Elias Views

Towering peaks overlook the community—bring binoculars for mountain wildlife and big weather.

Explore Outdoors

Kluane Lake, Alaska Highway aerial photo

Hiking & Camping

Day hikes and campgrounds put Kluane’s valleys and alpine within easy reach of town services.

Rafting

Tatshenshini and Alsek adventures launch from this crossroads into world-class wilderness rivers.

Flightseeing

Air charters reveal glaciers and icefields that define the Kluane–Wrangell–St. Elias World Heritage Site.

Uniquely Haines Junction

Alaska Highway Crossroads

Born as a U.S. Army base for highway construction, the junction still fuels travellers heading north or to the coast.

Kluane Museum

Local history and natural history exhibits round out a park-focused stop.

Village Services

Hotels, B&Bs, cabins, campgrounds, and restaurants make HJ a comfortable adventure base.

Things to do

Da Ku Cultural Centre - exterior 1 - photo credit Little Raven Photography (2)

Visitor Information

Get trail conditions, wildlife tips, and maps before heading into the park.

Arts & Artisans

Explore First Nations arts and local makers connected with Da Kų and village studios.

Day Trips

Continue to Destruction Bay, Burwash Landing, or back toward Whitehorse with new mountain light each hour.

While you're in the area...

Whitehorse

About two hours east for full-service dining, museums, and airport connections.

Haines, Alaska

Follow the Haines Highway to a coastal port known for eagles, ferries, and Chilkat scenery.

Kluane Lake

North along the Alaska Highway, Yukon’s largest lake mirrors the icefields on clear days.

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Raven's Rest Inn

A Hiker's Haven & Rest for the Weary

At Raven’s Rest Inn, we are passionate about our visitors experiencing the very best that the Yukon has to offer. Our community of Haines Junction and the surrounding area is so rich in natural beauty and local traditions and it is our desire to provide our guests with everything they need to fully enjoy the wonders that surround us.

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Tatshenshini Rafting

Explore the Yukon Wilderness with Tatshenshini Expediting

Discover the adventure of a lifetime with Tatshenshini Expediting, where wilderness meets exhilaration.

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Haines Junction History

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Park Headquarters

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Haines Junction Events

Experience Haines Junction’s year-round lineup—from Glacier Nights and community festivals to summer mountain adventures.

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