Lake LabergeLake 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
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -23° - -13° | -25° | 14 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -21° - -9° | -21° | 10 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -15° - -1° | -13° | 7 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -6° - 7° | -4° | 3 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 0° - 14° | 5° | 18 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 4° - 19° | 12° | 29 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 7° - 21° | 14° | 44 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 6° - 20° | 13° | 36 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 2° - 14° | 6° | 29 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -3° - 5° | -2° | 20 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -13° - -4° | -13° | 17 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -20° - -10° | -21° | 13 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
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.