Haines Junction Tourism Updates Feature New Wilderness Adventures

By

James Sinclair
March 30, 2026 2:00 pm

The official tourism website for Haines Junction has launched several new wilderness and cultural adventure packages for the 2026 season, offering residents and visitors more ways to explore the surrounding landscape. Featured on Travel Yukon, these additions highlight the region as a central hub for outdoor activities and Indigenous cultural experiences.

For those looking to explore the area on foot, new guided hiking options are available. Yusquatch Mountain Adventures, a local business in Haines Junction, is offering a 5-Day Kluane Yukon Hiking Adventure starting at $1,900, available from June 13 to September 6, 2026. The same company is also conducting a 6-Day Cottonwood Trail Backpacking Adventure in Kluane National Park from August 10 to August 15, 2026, for $1,750. Additionally, Terre Boréale, based in Whitehorse, is hosting a multi-day hiking tour in Southern Yukon from June 14 to June 23, 2026, with prices starting at $5,250.

The updated tourism offerings also place a stronger emphasis on local culture and winter activities. The Da Kų Cultural Centre in Haines Junction continues to feature work by Champagne and Aishihik First Nations artists. Visitors can watch artists at work and browse the retail store for locally made arts and crafts. During the winter months, operators are highlighting experiences such as the Mount Logan EcoLodge & Retreat Center Signature Tour, which includes 1.5 hours of dog sledding.

Travelers looking for unique glacier experiences can also book the Icefield Camp 3-night package, operated by Icefield Discovery Tours. This experience is available from June 1 to July 31, 2026, at a cost of $1,850, allowing guests to ski or snowshoe on the icefields.

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