Fish Lake
Mountain lake on upland west of the city. In summer you can hike along the ridge for views over the lake; in winter, far from city lights, it is a favourite spot for locals to watch the aurora.
Fish Lake lies on uplands about 20 km west of Whitehorse and can be reached by gravel road. In summer, you can climb from the trail on the north side of the lake toward the alpine tundra of the Bonneville Lakes, with wide-open views. In winter the lake freezes over, making it ideal for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and night-time aurora viewing. Winter roads may not be cleared promptly, so it is advisable to join an aurora tour or drive a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and be prepared for extreme cold.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
- Yukon Transportation Museum
- Miles Canyon
- Old Log Church Museum
- Log Skyscrapers
- Whitehorse Rapids Fishway
- SS Klondike National Historic Site
- Whitehorse Waterfront & Trolley