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Lake Laberge.

Lake Laberge is a large lake located in Yukon, Canada. It's a special part of the famous Yukon River, where the river gets much wider north of the city of Whitehorse. The lake is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) long and between 2 and 5 kilometers (1.2 to 3.1 miles) wide.

About Lake Laberge

Lake Laberge is an important natural feature in Yukon. It's known for being a wide section of the Yukon River. This makes it look more like a lake than a river in this area. Its size makes it a notable landmark in the region's geography.

How Lake Laberge Got Its Name

The lake was named after a person named Michel LaBerge. He was a French-Canadian explorer. Michel LaBerge explored this area back in 1866. Naming the lake after him was a way to remember his explorations in the region.

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  • 2015-08-20 Canoeing the Yukon River - Whitehorse to Carmarcks 1442

    Crossing Lake Laberge by canoe

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