IN THIS PRESENTATION...
- climate
- human activities
- tourism
WHERE IS KLUANE?
- Kluane is located in the southwest corner of Yukon
- west of Whitehorse
- borders Bristish Columbia
- part of Boreal Cordillera region
- between two other national park
Besides places that attract people, animals are a big pull factor for why tourist come to visit Kluane. Some animals that you might find here are...
- grizzly bears
- kokanee salmon
- mountain goats
- dall deer
- 150+ species of birds
HUMAN ACTIVITIES
CLIMATE
- there are a wide range of activities to choose from
- dry, cold continental climate
Summer:
- generally warm
- average temperature is 11°C
- up to 19 hours of daylight
Some activities include...
Winter:
- long and dark
- average temperature is -21°C
- little as 4 hours of daylight
- hiking
- fishing
- swimming
- mountain biking/biking
- rafting down Alsek River
- camping in Kathleen Lake Campgrounds
- mountain climbing
- flightseeing
TOURISM
- with so many things to do, there must be things to see
- flightseeing is a good way to view places from above
- hiking gives you a closer look at the scenery and wildlife Kluane has to offer
ABOUT THESE PLACES
PLACES TO SEE
World Heritage Site
- Kluane itself had been declared a World Heritage Site in 1979 for its spectacular glacier and icefield landspaces and the importance of many animals habitats
Northern Lights
Thank you for listening.
- Is a natural light display in the sky that show many colours and are best seen in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
- World Heritage Site
- Northern Lights a.k.a. Aurora Borealis
- St. Elias Mountains
- Mount Logan
St. Elias Mountains
- A subgroup of Pacific Coast Ranges and is part of southeastern Alaska and southwestern Yukon
Mount Logan
- currently ranked the tallest mountain in Canada and the second tallest mountain in North America
- elevation is 5 959m tall
- part of St. Elias Mountains
Kluane National Park
By:Olivia Ng