Explore this big beautiful blue lake with towering mountains
Category

Sightseeing

Age requirement

All ages

Message from Danielle Marie Lister

Kathleen Lake is one of the most iconic lakes in Kluane National Park and Reserve because of its towering views of King's Throne. There's tons of different ways you can enjoy the area in both the winter and summer. You can spend as little or as much time as you'd like there and still have a great experience. Here's some ways you can enjoy the area:

📍** Summer:**

  • go for a walk along the boardwalk and beach to find the hidden Canada Parks red Muskoka chairs

  • go for a (cold) swim in the lake. There are docks you can jump off.

  • Kayak, Canoe, or paddle board on the lake (must bring your own)

  • Bonfire at the lake in the designated fire pits

  • Enjoy a meal at the picnic tables

  • Camp at Kathleen Lake Campground

  • Hike Kings Throne

📍** Winter:**

  • Snowshoe or cross country ski on the lake once it's frozen. Check in with Kluane National Park and Reserve Visitor Centre in the Dä Kų Centre for updates on the status of the lake, it's normally frozen by mid December

  • Ice fishing

  • Warm up in the public use cabin. There is a wood stove you can get going

  • Bonfire at the lake in the designated fire pits

  • Walk along the board walk

  • Northern lights viewing

There can be a lot of mosquitos at certain times in the summer, it doesn't need to ruin your fun but you will have to be a bit tolerant of it.

📱 Cell service is spotty

Want to see more?

I have created curated maps and itineraries for travellers that want to travel like me.

See all 126 things to do