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| First Nation Culture, Life on the Land, Gold Rush History: 2006 Program | |
Carcross Walking Tour The Tlingit people once called this place ‘Naataase Heen’, meaning water running through the narrows. The Tagish people called it ‘Todezzane’, meaning wind blowing all the time. During the Klondike Gold Rush, it became known as Caribou Crossing as great herds of caribou crossed the Nares River. In 1906, Bishop Bompass requested to have the name changed to Carcross. This one-hour tour shares the rich, colourful history of the town, from its time as a hunting ground to present day. Learn about the people who have lived here in a traditional lifestyle and those that came to live amongst them. Join us as we explore the rich heritage of buildings and homes that fence the immense sandy shores of Bennett Lake's north end. These buildings hold on to the spirit of past gold seekers who came through for the Gold Rush. Other properties are rightfully owned by Carcross Tagish First Nations. Duration: 0.5 Hour What To Wear: Departure Information: Rates and Operating Dates Adult Child |
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Carcross Desert Tour Affectionately known as the smallest desert in the world, the Carcross Desert was formed during the time of the glaciers. Approximately 12,000 years ago, Bennett Lake had receded and sand from the bottom of the lakebed was lifted by extreme high winds and deposited below a ridge that keeps the sand in place. Forever shifting, the desert is home to a unique mix of flora and fauna unique to this location. Join us for a one and a half hour interpretive tour of the desert, the plants and the animals that call this rare phenomenon home. Your courteous and knowledgeable guide will also explain the traditional uses of plants of this region. Tea and bannock will be provided. Duration: 2.0 Hours What To Wear: Departure Information: Rates and Operating Dates Adult Child |
Carcross Bennett Lake Beach Hike Join us for a two hour interpretive tour along the immense and stunning north shore of Bennett Lake. Rich in abundance, this sacred land has been harvested and lived on for over two thousand years by the Tagish and Tlingit First Nations people. As the Russians explored the coastal waters of the north Pacific Ocean in the 1700’s, these great people walked and paddled back and forth on their in land routes trading goods. At the turn of the century the Klondike Gold Rush began and this shoreline housed a tent city of literally thousands, of men and women, on their pilgrimage to Dawson City. A diverse and rich history in place we introduce you to the rare flora and fauna that call this magnificent land home and along the way, spectacular vistas abound. Your courteous and knowledgeable guide(s) will share one of their traditional stories of this area passed on to them by their elders. Tea and bannock will be provided. Duration: 2 Hours What To Wear: Due to interior coastal weather, we advise dressing in layers, which will allow you to stay warm and dry as the outdoor environment changes. For this event, please also bring comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots and a jacket that can shield you from light wind or rain. Binoculars and small weatherproof camera are an asset on this exceptional hike with breathtaking vistas. Departure Information: Rates and Operating Dates Adult Child |
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