Champagne Landing facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Champagne Landing
Champagne Landing 10
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 Champagne Landing
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Territory | Yukon |
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| • Land | 4.82 km2 (1.86 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 22 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
Champagne Landing is a small community in Canada's Yukon territory. It is also known as Champagne Landing 10. This settlement is located along the historic Alaska Highway, between the towns of Whitehorse and Haines Junction. The people who live here are members of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations.
A Look at Champagne Landing's Past
Champagne Landing is found along the Dezadeash River. This river flows into the larger Alsek River. Long ago, the original Dalton Trail passed through this area. A special building called a roadhouse was built here in 1902. Roadhouses were like inns where travelers could rest.
The main Alaska Highway used to go right through Champagne Landing. However, in 2002, the highway was changed. Now, it takes a different path. The old road is still open, so people can still get to the community. Many residents have moved to Haines Junction. This is because their First Nation offers more services there.
Who Lives in Champagne Landing?
According to the 2021 Census, 22 people live in Champagne Landing 10. They live in 30 homes out of 43 total houses. This number is a small increase from 20 people in 2016.
The land area of Champagne Landing is about 4.82 square kilometers (or 1.86 square miles). This means there are about 4.6 people living in each square kilometer.
