List of lakes of Yukon facts for kids
Yukon is a large and beautiful territory in northern Canada. It's famous for its wild nature and amazing landscapes. One of the coolest things about Yukon is its many lakes! These lakes are super important. They provide homes for animals, offer places for fun activities, and are a big part of Yukon's history and culture. This page will tell you about some of the most important lakes you can find in Yukon.
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Yukon's Biggest Lake
Kluane Lake: A Giant of the North
The largest lake in all of Yukon is Kluane Lake. It's truly huge! This massive lake covers about 409 square kilometers (158 square miles). Imagine a lake that big. It sits high up, about 781 meters (2,562 feet) above sea level. This amazing lake is a key part of the Kluane National Park and Reserve. It's home to lots of wildlife and offers stunning views.
Discover Yukon's Lakes
A Journey Through Waterways
Yukon is home to many beautiful lakes. Some are very large, while others are smaller and hidden away. Many of these lakes are shared with the neighboring province of British Columbia. This list shows some of the important lakes you can find in Yukon.
- Aishihik Lake
- Alligator Lake
- Annie Lake
- Atlin Lake (This lake is partly in British Columbia and partly in Yukon.)
- Bennett Lake (You can find parts of this lake in Yukon and British Columbia.)
- Black Lake (Munroe Lake) (This lake is also partly in British Columbia.)
- Coghlan Lake
- Crag Lake
- Chootla Lake
- Dezadeash Lake
- Finlayson Lake
- Frances Lake
- Frenchman Lake
- Kluane Lake
- Kusawa Lake
- Lake Laberge
- Marsh Lake
- Mary Lake
- Mayo Lake
- McEvoy Lake
- McQuesten Lake
- Moose Ponds
- Nares Lake
- Quiet Lake
- Schwatka Lake
- Snafu Lake
- Spirit Lake
- Tagish Lake (This lake is found in both British Columbia and Yukon.)
- Tarfu Lake
- Teslin Lake (Another lake shared between British Columbia and Yukon.)
- Ts'oogot Gaay Lake
- Lake Wellesley
- Wolf Lake
