The Destruction Bay & Kluane Lake Travel Guide

The great lake of the southwest Yukon, framed by the St. Elias Mountains

Kluane Lake is one of the largest lakes in the Yukon — a long, cold expanse of glacially fed water bordered to the west by the St. Elias Mountains and to the east by the Alaska Highway. Destruction Bay and Burwash Landing face each other across the lake's middle section, separated by water and connected by a shared relationship with one of the most impressive mountain landscapes in Canada. This guide covers the lake, the communities, and the wilderness that surrounds them.

Contents

1. Welcome to Destruction Bay
2. Kluane Lake
3. Best Time to Visit
4. Fishing Kluane Lake
5. The Aishihik–Nisling Bison Herd
6. Hiking & Outdoor Activities
7. Practicalities