About Haines Junction
The
Village of
Haines Junction
lies in the Shakwak Valley in southwestern Yukon on the doorstep of one of
the most dynamic and spectacular landscapes on the planet.
Haines Junction is situated in an area with exceptional recreation
opportunities, and there are many ways to experience and learn about the
local natural and cultural history. It is a year-round destination and
visitors come from near and far looking for quality wilderness
experiences. Opportunities exist for all age groups and abilities. They
are as varied as a pleasant June stroll along the Dezadeash River Trail, a
flight-seeing trip into the heart of the St. Elias ice age landscape, an
alpine wildflower hike, or a snowmobile excursion into the vast snows of
Chilkat Pass.
About Champagne
Champagne is a small community on the
Alaska Highway (historical mile 968, between Whitehorse and Haines
Junction) in Canada's Yukon Territory. The few residents are citizens of
the
Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. Resident population in 2001 was
20. Champagne is on the Dezadeash River, one of the affluents of the Alsek.
The settlement was on the original
Dalton Trail, and a roadhouse was built there in 1902. The Alaska
highway no longer routes through the community, having been rerouted in
the fall of 2002, but the old roadway is still open to provide access.
