Yukon 2009 Vacation Planner - (Page 18) Watson Lake GATEWAY To THE YuKoN Construction began on the Alaska Highway in 1942, bringing over 11,000 army personnel, civilians and contractors to the Yukon to work on the project. Watson Lake’s worldfamous Sign Post Forest was started in 1942 by Carl Lindley, a homesick u.S. Army soldier. Today, over 68,000 signs are hammered row upon row on the signposts. The name of a popular recreation site at the edge of town is also a reminder of those early days when an enterprising lady set up a tent at Lucky Lake to “entertain” servicemen! Today, the town of Watson Lake is known as the Gateway to the Yukon and the highway is still a central fixture, bringing thousands of visitors to the North each year. Learn more about the Alaska Highway at the Watson Lake visitor information Centre. Beaufort Sea Alaska,USA Yukon Northwest Territories welcome Watson Lake is a friendly community that welcomes Alaska Highway travellers to the Yukon. The town offers all kinds of visitor services, amenities and attractions, and is known for its Alaska Highway heritage and northern lights viewing. Southeastern Yukon is traversed by wild rivers and few roads, and its boreal forests are lush by Yukon standards. This region is home to the Liard First Nation and is the traditional territory of the Kaska people. WHITEHORSE Pacific Ocean Watson Lake British Columbia Fishing in the Watson Lake area – YG photo 18
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