Lake Laberge
Lake Yukon lake along Klondike River, Gold Rush history
Along the Yukon River corridor, Lake Laberge features in Klondike Gold Rush history. River trips, sportfishing and scenic drives attract visitors tracing gold‑rush routes and northern landscapes.
Lake Laberge is a widening of the Yukon River in Yukon, Canada, located at approximately 61.1825 N, -135.1925 W. The feature is part of the Yukon River corridor north of the territorial capital.
The lake is visited for boating, fishing and riverside access; its broad waters are used for river travel and recreational angling. It is also noted in regional cultural history and literature connected to the gold rush era.
Lake Laberge is a fluvial widening of the Yukon River rather than an isolated basin and has been part of river transport routes for centuries, including during the Klondike Gold Rush when river travel was a primary means of movement.
Geographically it lies in southern Yukon, north of Whitehorse, set within the boreal and subalpine landscape along the Yukon River.
- Yukon River widening: A widening of the Yukon River located north of Whitehorse and associated with historic Klondike-era river travel
How to Get to Lake Laberge #
By car: along the Alaska Highway and regional Yukon routes; Laberge is accessible via the Klondike Highway corridor. Services are sparse-plan fuel and supplies.
Tips for Visiting Lake Laberge #
- Look for historical markers about the Klondike and Dawson-era navigation-Laberge appears in gold-rush lore and poetry.
- Bring warm clothing even in summer; evenings are cool.
- Combine with a drive along the Yukon River route and a stop at nearby interpretive sites.
Best Time to Visit Lake Laberge #
Summer is the practical season for access and touring historic routes; winters are extreme and demand specialist preparation.
Weather & Climate near Lake Laberge #
Lake Laberge's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -23°C to 21°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -13°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -15°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 44 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall.
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