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CARCROSS
BEAUTY AND ADVENTURE
Carcross, home to the Carcross/Tagish
First Nation, offers stunning scenery,
biking and hiking trails, the world’s tiniest
desert, historical buildings dating back to
1898, and opportunities for hiking, wildlife
viewing, mountain biking, and boating in its
mountainous and watery landscapes.
EXPLORE CARCROSS
Totem Poles
Located at the Carcross Commons, discover
the 4 totem poles designed and carved by
Master Carver Keith Wolfe Smarch. You can
see Keith at work at the Carving shed, located
beside the Commons.
Carcross Art House
The Art House showcases local artists’
amazing work, pay it a visit! The Art House
also hosts the public bathroom.
Skookum Jim’s House/
Parks Canada
Located at the Carcross Commons.
Open May to September.
S2S / Montana Mountain
Get a unique souvenir from your trip on
Montana Mountain or show your support
to the Single Track to Success program by
purchasing a Montana Mountain Trail Pass at
Unit #9, Carcross Commons.
Walking bridge
Cherished by anglers, the walking bridge also
offers beautiful view of Bennett Lake.
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Emerald Lake
Stop at the most photographed lake in Yukon
on your way to Carcross, and enjoy Rainbow
Lake, as the First Nations know it as.
Carcross Learning Centre
The Carcross Learning Centre is a newly
constructed multi-purpose facility that
showcases the art, culture and history of the
community and the Carcross/Tagish First
Nation People.
Montana Mountain
(Tsálgi Shaayí / Chílíh Dzét e’)
With a unique and world class network of
mountain biking and hiking trail, Montana
Mountain will inspire all adventurous visitors.
Smallest desert in the World
Stop by the smallest desert in the world,
appreciated for it’s scenery, geography,
rare plants and connection to First Nations,
recreational users, scientists and...you!
Nares River
Enjoy a walk along historic Nares River!
Spawning river for lake trout, host to
various birds, including eagles, swans,
geese and ducks.
The Beach, Lakes & Mountains
The sandy beach of Bennett Lake is perfect for
a swim, walk, picnic, sunbathing or a run.
S.S. Tutshi
A memorial structure depicting the S.S. Tutshi,
famous steamboat that served the Southern
Lakes and tragically burned in 1990.