Haines Junction, Yukon
The highway community of Haines Junction is nestled at the base of the St. Elias Mountains. Locals and visitors can go glacier flightseeing, river rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling or cross-country skiing. Haines Junction is also the headquarters for Kluane (pronounced Kloo-WA-nee) National Park.
The 7,000 to 9,000-ft. summits of the Kluane Mountain Range parallel the highway and the St. Elias Mountain Range just to the west contains many of Canada’s highest peaks, including Mt. Logan – 19,550 ft.
A uniquely designed Roman Catholic Church and an Anglican Church made of logs are popular photo subjects in town. The Haines Junction Monument depicts the major wildlife of the Kluane area, was built in 1987 and currently sits at the cross roads of the Alaska and Haines Highways. Directly behind the monument is a visitor information panel about Haines Junction, its services and attractions.
The 7,000 to 9,000-ft. summits of the Kluane Mountain Range parallel the highway and the St. Elias Mountain Range just to the west contains many of Canada’s highest peaks, including Mt. Logan – 19,550 ft.
A uniquely designed Roman Catholic Church and an Anglican Church made of logs are popular photo subjects in town. The Haines Junction Monument depicts the major wildlife of the Kluane area, was built in 1987 and currently sits at the cross roads of the Alaska and Haines Highways. Directly behind the monument is a visitor information panel about Haines Junction, its services and attractions.