The Thirty Mile/Tágà Shäw Jädalį – Shipyard Island Day-use Area

Backcountry (day-use only)
Region
Whitehorse
Site description
  • Remains of the S.S. Evelyn sit on this island, marking the end of The Thirty Mile section of the Yukon River (Tágà Shäw).
  • The day-use area has interpretive panels.
  • The Yukon River Thirty Mile section/Tágà Shäw Jädalį lies between Lake Laberge (Táaʼan Män) and the Teslin River (Délin Chú).
  • Designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1991.
  • Popular with canoeists. 
  • The shores have many historic sites from communities that serviced sternwheelers. 

Location

GPS coordinates
61.591°N 134.894°W
Map download
Map of The Thirty Mile/Tágà Shäw Jädalį Canadian Heritage River, showing campsites
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Site directions

Yukon River Thirty Mile section/Tágà Shäw Jädalį between Lake Laberge (Táaʼan Män) and the Teslin River (Délin Chú).

Services available

Outhouse unisex
Picnic tables
Fire ring
Viewing structures or signage about local cultural and natural history
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