The Takhini River is a watercourse in Yukon, Canada.[1] The river is located just north of Whitehorse, Yukon, and flows from west to east, meeting the Yukon River at a point between Whitehorse and Lake Laberge. During the winter, the river freezes and serves as part of the route of the Yukon Quest sled dog race.
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The Alaska Highway parallels the Takhini River, and the Klondike Highway crosses it near its junction with the Yukon. The river is a popular tourist destination and particularly popular with kayakers and canoeists.[2]
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edit- ^ Canadian Geographical Names. "Takhini River", Natural Resources Canada. April 15, 2009.
- ^ Government of Yukon. "The Takhini River Valley" Archived 2009-07-26 at the Wayback Machine, YukonHeritage.com. Accessed April 15, 2009.
60°50′29″N 135°10′55.99″W / 60.84139°N 135.1822194°W