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Kluane Lake Research Station

Supporting Northern Research Since 1961

The Arctic Institute of North America operates the Kluane Lake Research Station (KLRS). Located on the south shore of Lhù’ààn Mân (Kluane Lake), KLRS is privileged to be situated within the Traditional Territory of the Kluane First Nation (KFN) and the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN). Research in the region often occurs within the Traditional Territories of KFN, CAFN, and the White River First Nation (WRFN).

The extreme elevation difference between Lhù’ààn Mân and the crest of the St. Elias Mountains establishes a strong gradient in environmental attributes, providing a remarkable diversity of research opportunities within a small geographical area. Researchers staying at KLRS study a variety of disciplines, including glaciology, geomorphology, geology, biology, botany, zoology, hydrology, and climatology. Over 1500 scientific papers have been published, many of which are described in the Kluane Lake Research Station bibliographic database.

News

August 23, 2024
Open House – 2024

We would like to invite you to the 2024 Open House to be held at the Kluane Lake Research Station on Saturday August 24th, 2024.

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April 8, 2024
Community BBQ – 2024

Join us for lunch and an afternoon of fun at the Kluane Lake Research Station on May 11 from 12 to 4pm!

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November 16, 2023
2024 Research Support Opportunity with INTERACT

The EU-H2020 funded INTERACT opens a call for research groups to apply for Transnational Access and Remote Access to research stations, including KLRS.

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Kluane National Park Artist Residency

The Kluane National Park Artist Residency is presented in partnership with Parks Canada and Yukon Arts Centre.

We're excited to have welcomed our inaugural artists!

Teagyn Aatagwéix'i Vallevand is a visual artist and citizen of Kwanlin Dün First Nation. Aatagwéix'i practices many traditional art forms such as beading, Ravenstail weaving, and formline. Her art explores the concept of being a modern First Nations woman by translating cultural reclamation through the creation of wearable art and mixing contemporary art forms with traditional.

Christine Koch is a Newfoundland-based painter and printmaker who sources her inspiration and imagery from the natural world. In 1998 she was invited to be one of the artists to inaugurate the Gros Morne National Park Artist in Residence Programme. Since then, she has travelled to increasingly remote northern environments in the company of scientists investigating the effects of climate change. 

Misha Donohoe is an Australian–Canadian artist based in Whitehorse, Canada. Misha creates intricate and scientifically observed works in watercolour, ink, and prints. From the minute reality of an insect pollinator to the timeless expanse of mountain formations, Donohoe invites audiences to navigate between overlapping worlds.

Bettina Matzkuhn explores themes of ecology, weather, and geography in her fibre work. Using embroidery, paint and fabric collage she values the versatile language of textiles. Her animated films using textiles garnered awards and led to an interest in narrative that continues to inform her work. Bettina lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Our Surroundings

  • Aurora borealis at KLRS

Why Stay at KLRS?

Here are just some of the reasons why you should stay with us on your next visit to the Lhù’ààn Mân (Kluane Lake) region.

Location

  • Next to the world's largest sub-polar icefield.
  • On the shore of the largest lake in the Yukon.
  • Located on the traditional lands of the Kluane, Champagne and Aishihik, and White River First Nations.
  • Easy access to an international airport in Whitehorse.

Community

  • AINA has been a permanent observing member of the Arctic Council since 2004.
  • Supports the Kluane National Park Artist Residency program, in partnership with Yukon Arts Centre and Parks Canada.

Facilities

  • Hosts up to 48 people in shared housing.
  • Office space, lab space, meeting rooms and communications equipment for off-site field work.
  • Meals, internet, laundry, and wash facilities provided.
  • Red seal chef on site!
  • Powered by a hybrid-renewable energy system.

Research

  • Supporting world class research for more than 60 years.
  • Huge biodiversity in the region.
  • Member of the Canadian Network of Northern Research Operators (CNNRO), International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic (INTERACT), and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) network.

Nature and Wildlife in the Region

We're grateful to Ian Harland and Liron Gertsman for making these beautiful photos available to us.
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