Northern Highways
(Alaska, the Yukon & northern British Columbia)

Atlin Road Links

    Whether you're interested in gold rush history or in seeing nature at its finest, the short trip into the village of Atlin will be a worthwhile one. With ghost towns, glaciers and warm springs close by, there is enough to keep you busy for two or three days, but on a day trip you can see the highlights.

    Atlin's attractions include:

• historic buildings in both Atlin itself, and in the nearby gold rush town of Discovery. The small Pioneer Cemetery may also be of interest to history buffs.

• the MV Tarahne was built as a tour boat in 1917, and now is the location of a dinner theatre. Sitting beside her is the much smaller Atlintoo, seen in the photo to the right.

• beautiful Spruce Creek Falls.

• the Warm Springs, seen in the photo below, are great for a dip on a warm summer day.

• Birch Mountain, seen across Atin Lake, is the highest mountain in the world that is located on an island in a fresh-water lake.

    For those seeking more strenuous activities, there are kayaks for rent, and there are great hiking areas, particularly in the Surprise Lake area.

    Atlin is not commonly visited by large groups, and for those groups accommodations may be at two or three locations, but there are many options, from the hotel to cabins and B&Bs.

    If you have questions about the Atlin Road or any other routes, check the links below, or post your question on the Yukon Forum at TripAdvisor.

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Atlin Road Links

Atlin
A guide to the community's history, attractions and services.