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Kluane National Park and Reserve Description: Kluane National Park and Reserve, established in 1972, has for thousands of years been the home of the Southern Tutchone First Nations people; the name Kluane (pronounced Kloo-wah-nee) is derived from a Southern Tutchone word meaning ‘lake with many fish’ (Kluane is Yukon Territory’s largest lake). The park is a vast expanse of mountains and ice and encompasses the Icefield Ranges; the highest mountain in this range, Mount Logan, rises to 5959 metres (19,545 ft) and is the highest peak in Canada. Kluane National Park and Reserve also contains the most extensive icefields outside the polar region and visitors can fly over the icefields by helicopter – some trips include landings to allow the more adventurous to hike across sections of the icefields with a guide. Other popular activities on offer in the park include cross country skiing, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, cycling, mountainbiking and horseriding. A rafting trip down the Alsek River allows visitors to view the wildlife (including grizzly bears, Dall sheep and golden eagles) and glaciers along the way; however, permits for rafting on this Canadian Heritage river are strictly limited to one departure per day and visitors are advised to arrange their trip well in advance. Contact Addresses: Kluane National Park and Reserve, PO Box 5495, Haines Junction, Yukon Y0B 1L0, Canada Tel: (867) 634 7250. Fax: (867) 634 7208. E-mail: kluane_info@pch.gc.ca Website: http://parkscan.harbour.com/kluane Transportation: Air: Vancouver International Airport, then Whitehorse Airport (domestic flight). Road: Car: Alaska Highway (from Whitehorse) or Haines Highway (from Haines, Alaska) to Haines Junction. Opening Times: Daily 24 hours. Admission Fees: C$5 per day (adult), free (child under 16). 
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