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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 8, 2025
Open House – 2025

Save the new date! You are invited to the 2025 KLRS Open House to be held at the Station on Saturday September 13th from 3 to 7pm.

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August 4, 2025
Welcome Leslie Leong

KLRS is thrilled to welcome Leslie Leong to the Station for her two-week Kluane National Park Artist Residency.

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June 2, 2025
Welcome Jaymie Campbell

KLRS is excited to welcome Jaymie Campbell to the Station for her two-week Kluane National Park Artist Residency.

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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.

Since its launch in 2023, we've welcomed six artists-in-residence from across Canada.

Artist Leslie Leong

Leslie Leong (2025)

Artist Jaymie Campbell

Jaymie Campbell (2025)

Bettina Matzkuhn (2024)

Misha Donohoe (2024)

Christine Koch (2023)

Teagyn Aatagwéix'i Vallevand (2023)

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, and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations.
  • Easy access to an international airport in Whitehorse.

Community

  • Hosts community events and education outreach.
  • AINA has been a permanent observing member of the Arctic Council since 2004.
  • Supports the Kluane National Park Artist Residency program, 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, International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic, and World Meteorological Organization 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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