The Carcross Travel Guide

Desert dunes, gold rush history, and the White Pass railway

Carcross is one of the most surprising communities in the Yukon — a place where sand dunes, a gold rush hotel, a restored railway, and deep Carcross/Tagish First Nation heritage coexist in a town of about 300 people. It sits 74 kilometres south of Whitehorse, close enough for a day trip from the capital, distinctive enough to deserve more time. This guide is everything I'd want a friend to know before they made the drive south.

Contents

1. Desert dunes, gold rush history, and the White Pass railway
2. Welcome to Carcross
3. Best Time to Visit
4. Getting There
5. What to See and Do
6. Montana Mountain & Outdoor Adventures
7. History & the Gold Rush
8. Aurora Viewing & Winter
9. Where to Stay
10. Where to Eat
11. Practical Tips
12. Suggested Itinerary