Carcross
in Yukon, Canada

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
60.166 and -134.704 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 60° 9' 57" and W -134° 42' 13"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:44 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Whitehorse
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:58 am and 9:53 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.876 and 37.859 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fairbairn Settlement
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Carcross

Carcross in Yukon with it's 446 citizens is a place in Canada about 2,563 mi (or 4,125 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital city.

Current time in Carcross is now 12:44 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Whitehorse with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 8 airports near Carcross. The closest airport in Canada is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport in a distance of 40 mi (or 64 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Whitehorse, Juneau, Sitka, and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 67% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, calm, broken clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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Emerald Lake, Yukon, Canada

Published: June 17, 2013
Length: 11:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mickcracker


Carcross

Published: October 29, 2009
Length: 45:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DVDXTC

Some of the things to see near the little town of Carcross Yukon.


Carcross #1

Published: July 16, 2010
Length: 51:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: knbrkr

Good times in the Yukon, so many amazing trails I cannot recall the names.


Carcross #2

Published: July 18, 2010
Length: 29:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: knbrkr

Good times in the Yukon, so many amazing trails I cannot recall the names.


White Pass & Yukon Carcross, Yukon

Published: November 06, 2009
Length: 30:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: chilemike

White Pass & Yukon Washout Special between Carcoss, Yukon and Bennett, BC. Arriving Carcross June 27, 2009.


Fun on the Carcross Desert, Carcross, Yukon Territory

Published: November 26, 2011
Length: 09:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Muotaman

Family have fun on the Carcross Desert, Yukon Territory, "the smallest Desert on World",


Donuts in the Carcross Desert

Published: November 26, 2011
Length: 12:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Muotaman

The little man makes some Donuts in the Sand of the smallest Desert on World, on the Carcross Desert, Yukon Territory, Canada.


Carcross Desert Sledding

Published: April 29, 2009
Length: 47:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DanceswithOrcs

Robin takes a dune...


Carcross Desert Sledding

Published: April 29, 2009
Length: 59:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DanceswithOrcs

Art and Beth take a dune....


ytdegas - Desert in the Yukon

Published: July 01, 2008
Length: 42:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ytdegas

This was taken way up north near Carcross Yukon! Weird to see so much sand in such a cold climate--even in June!!!!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Nares Lake

Nares Lake is a lake in the southern Yukon between Bennett Lake and Tagish Lake. This lake lies below Nares Mountain. Nares Lake is actually an arm of Tagish Lake. The community of Carcross, Yukon is on the Nares Narrows between Bennett and Tagish Lake, along the Klondike Highway. Named after Admiral George Nares.

Located at 60.1633, -134.662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Yukon

Carcross Desert

Carcross Desert, located outside Carcross, Yukon, Canada, is often considered the smallest desert in the world. The Carcoss Desert measures approximately 1 square mile, or 640 acres.

Located at 60.1872, -134.695 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landforms of Yukon, Carcross, Yukon

Carcross railway station

Carcross railway station in Carcross, Yukon, Canada is a railway station which is used by the White Pass and Yukon Railway train service. The station is the northernmost terminus for passenger railway services on the line, with connecting bus services to Whitehorse, Yukon. The building was designated a national heritage railway station in 1991. The building was originally built in 1910 for the White Pass & Yukon Railway, being in service from 1910 until 1982.

Located at 60.1647, -134.706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yukon, Railway stations opened in 1910, Designated Heritage Railway Stations of Canada

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