The Interpretive Centre sits at kilometer 71 of the Dempster Highway, your gateway to some of Canada’s most spectacular subarctic wilderness. Jagged granite spires of the Tombstone Range rise dramatically from the tundra, earning comparisons to Torres del Paine. The centre offers maps, trail info, and displays on the unique ecology where boreal forest meets arctic tundra. Multiple day-hiking trails branch out from here, including routes to Grizzly Lake and Divide Lake.
Vault toilets and potable water available. Small parking area gets crowded during peak summer. The Dempster can be rough on vehicles — carry spare tires and expect dust or mud depending on conditions. Open seasonally from late May through early September, weather permitting.
Gateway to Yukon's most dramatic alpine wilderness
Place Details
| Type | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Street address | Klondike Highway, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Dawson City, YT |
| Miles from pavement | 71 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | June-September |
| Land manager | Territorial Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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