Lake Laberge
Long lake formed by the widening of the Yukon River, famous from Robert Service's poem 'The Cremation of Sam McGee'. Ideal for canoeing in summer.
Lake Laberge stretches about 50 km and was a must-pass waterway for gold prospectors travelling by boat from Whitehorse to Dawson City. The poem's line 'by the marge of Lake Lebarge' made the story of Sam McGee's cremation known to everyone. Campgrounds along the North Klondike Highway reach the lakeshore. In summer you will see canoes and anglers fishing for lake trout. The lake is wide and the winds can be strong. It is about 40 to 60 minutes' drive from the city centre and can be combined with the wildlife preserve and the hot springs.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Yukon Wildlife Preserve
- Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs (Takhini Hot Springs)
- Whitehorse Waterfront & Trolley
- Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
- MacBride Museum of Yukon History
- Yukon Transportation Museum
- Old Log Church Museum
- Log Skyscrapers