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UPDATED FOR 2009 / 2010 Introduction - Yukon Road and Weather Information
Dial 511 for automated road & weather info for all Yukon roads.
Also check: www.511yukon.ca
Page 14 - Territorial Parks in the Yukon Herschel Island Territorial Park (Qigiktaruk) Established 1987 and the first Territorial Park in the Yukon. 116 s.km and slowly losing ground to rising waters. The park is located just off the coast in the far north of the Yukon. Accessible by plane from Inuvik or charter boat.
Tombstone Territorial Park. 2000 s.km of magnificent mountain, tundra and Boreal forest scenery. Accessible from the Dempster Highway. About 120km North of Dawson City.
Coal River Springs. 75 km east of Watson Lake and can be reached only by plane. A small (16 s.km) ecological reserve with sensitive tufa creations.
Fishing Branch Protected Area (Ni'iinliiNjik). 5500 s.km of protected wilderness at the Arctic Circle west of the Dempster Highway. Only can be reached by float plane. Unique limestone Karst landscape and fabulous grizzly viewing.
Heritage Rivers:
Bonnet Plume, Tatshenshini River, 30 Mile River. All three are under the tutelage of Yukon Parks.
Parks under considerations and in process are:
Kusawa Territorial Park. 3210 s.km around Kusawa Lake 50km west of Whitehorse. Accessible by road the park hi-lights alpine areas with historical travel routes and many lakes. Asi Keyi. To become a park in 2009 these 3024 s.km area is located close to Kluane National Park and near Burwash Landing. With unique volcanic ash landscapes, high mountains, glaciers and deep forests. Agay Mene. This park will protect 725 s.km of lakes, wet lands and mountains near Carcross, South of Whitehorse. Planning for the park will be under way in early 2008.
For information about the Yukon's National Parks look under the appropriate section. Kluane National Park along the Alaska Highway. Ivvavik National Park and Vuntut Natioanl Park, both in the far North.
For more info about Yukon's Parks call 667 5643 in Whitehorse or check their website www.yukonparks.ca
Page 17 - Facts on Farming in the Yukon
The Yukon is home to about 170 farms producing over $4 million worth of bread, cheese, vegetables, poultry and meat. Check out www.yukonag.ca for who is producing what.
Look for local, fresh produce at these two Farmers markets: in Whitehorse at the Fireweed Community Market at the Shipyard Park from 3 to 8pm every Thursday until mid Sept. and in Dawson City on Front Street every Saturday from 9am to 4pm, also until mid September.
Page 25 / 125 - ARRIVING BY PLANE
Air Condor / Lufthansa will get you directly from Frankfurt, Germany, to Whitehorse every Tuesday and Thursday. Their summer-only service usually starts mid./end May until mid September. In Germany call +49 (0) 180 5 707202. In North America call 1 800 364 1667 or e-mail reservation_usa@condor.de
Page 30 - Tax Refund GST
Starting January 1st, 2008 the GST will be down to 5% from 6%. And there are no more tax refunds for visitors to Canada.
Page 37 / 38 - Haines - Accommodation
The Hostel has now a website - www.alaskabearden.com and also new prices: Tenting $14, hostel dorm $18 and cabins from $50 to $120 per night.
New in Haines:
Alaska Guardhouse. Within historical Fort Seward and former "cells" will be your rooms! Tel. 766 2483 or 1 888 290 7445 www.alaskaguardhouse.com Rates around $100 Beach Roadhouse on 1 Mile Road. Tel. 766 3060. Toll free 1 866 736 3060 www.beachroadhouse.com Around $100 Bear Lodge B&B on 8 mile Lutak Road. Tel. 314 0335. www.hainesbearlodge.com Good eagle and bear watching. Around $100.
Other websites of interest: www.hitchuprv.com www.oceansiderv.com www.salmonadventures.com www.haineschamber.org
Page 44 - Skagway Hostels & Hotels
- The Alaska Sojourn Hostel has closed and the Gold Rush Lodge near the airport also appears to be out of business. The Golden North and the Gold Rush Motel were not open for the 09 season - call them to get more info.
- New - Gardenview Granny Flat, on 10th and Alaska, offer rooms from $125. Tel. 983 2127. E-mail: rapljack@aptalaska.net
- .......along the Dyea Road to the Chilkoot Trail Head:
- Skagway Bungalows. Tel.983 2986. Dyea Road Mile one. www.aptalaska.net/-saldi From $125. - Chilkoot Trail Outpost - located less then 1/2 km from the Chilkoot trail head, mile 7 on the Dyea Road. Tel. 983 3799. Rates from US $145 for two. Both will pick up guests from Skagway.
Page 47 / 48 - By Bus from Skagway
- Alaska Direct has no more scheduled services between Skagway to Whitehorse and Whitehorse to Dawson City. Charters only. They have moved from their Main Street address next to the Gold Rush Inn to: 501 A Ogilvie Street. Tel. 668 4833 (local number) or toll free 1 800 770 6652 (Anchorage)
Page 50 - Skagway - Highway Description
Mile 2.5 / km 4 - Liarsville. Gold Rush Trail Camp and Salmon Bake. Call 983 3333. Toll free 1 800 478 0052 in Alaska or 1 800 791 2673 outside Alaska. www.bestofalaskatravel.com
Page 51 - Skagway - Road to Whitehorse
Near km 48 / mile 30. A newly build tourist spot with a suspension bridge built across the Tutshi river. Interpretive exhibits, coffee shop. www.yukonsuspensionbridge.com
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Carcross
Page 56 / 58 -
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail
Page 65 -
Village of Tagish
ATLIN
Page 68 - What to do in Atlin
The Atlin Music Festival is held annually first week of July. Lots of workshops, films and exhibitions with activities for kids and free camping. Check for more info at www.atlinfestival.ca
Page 67 / 68 - Hostel in Atlin
There is now a brand-new wilderness hostel near Atlin. Located at the Southern end of Tagish Lake, about 40 lake-km from Atlin, the hostel can only be reached by kayak, canoe or a hostel-owned motorboat. There are dorm beds and heated wall tents or you can bring your own tent. Bring your own sleeping bag, or rent linen from the hostel. Rates: $22 per person and night and weekly rates are possible. www.ravenhostel.com
CASSIAR HIGHWAY
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Km 93 / Mile 58 The Bell 11 Lodge has new telephone numbers: Tel: 604-639-8455 Toll free: 1-800-530-2167 Fax: 604-639-8456
Room rates start at $110.00
ALASKA HIGHWAY CHAPTER - DAWSON CREEK
Page 82 Summer 09 many of the smaller
highway lodges were closed or for sale - call ahead if possible.
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The internet cafe mentioned here has closed. Go to the Library where there are 6 computer terminals, free of charge. One hour maximum. Opening hours are:
Monday from 1:30 to 5:30 pm. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Fridays from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
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Accommodation in Dawson Creek -Traveler's Inn, 800 - 112th Ave. Telephone: 782-5333, Fax: 782-5332 - Rates from $65.00, with free breakfast and free computer use in the lobby.
Page 86 - Fort St John
Check out this very nice coffee shop on 10003 - 100th Street in the down town core. "Whole Wheat 'n' Honey" Open Mon. to Friday from 6am to 4pm, Sat. from 9am to 4pm and Sundays closed. Good coffee and food. One hopes that they will have longer opening hours soon. www.wholewheatnhoney.ca Tel. 250 787 9866
WATSON LAKE
Page 96 - Books / Library
- For a good selection of Yukon and Northern books check out the Hougens Department Store. Also clothing and gifts as well as hardware / kitchenware for sale. Tel. 536 7475.
- Groceries: Watson Lake Foods is open 7 days a week and also offers a cafe shop and freshly baked bread. Located down town. Tel. 536 2230
- Medical Service Centre: Tel. 536 2565. Fax 536 2562
Page 97 - Where to stay in Watson Lake
- Air Force Lodge has this website: www.airforcelodge.com Rates are from $55 single to $65 double. Restrooms and showers are separate from rooms. Free Internet access and coffee / tea. - Belvedere Motor Hotel has new e-mail address: belvedere@yt.northwesttel.net www.watsonlakehotels.com - Cedar Lodge Hotel www.cedarlodgehotel.yk.net - Gateway Motor Inn www.watsonlakehotels.com - Cozy Nest B&B. Located 7.5 km (4 miles) from Watson Lake on shores of Watson Lake, the lake! They do have a sauna. E-mail: cozynest@northwesttel.net - New! Bar B's B&B. Do have two rooms just of the Alcan. Tel. 536 2615 - Gateway to Yukon RV Park is now called Campground Services. They have all services from a full-sized grocery store to propane and mechanical repairs.
There is a new hotel in town: A Nice Hotel. Located downtown with Internet access. Tel. 536 7222. www.anicemotel.com Around $80.
And three new B&B's: - Barb's B&B. Two rooms off the Alcan. Tel. 536 2615 - Laffing Loon B&B. Ten minutes from town. Tel. 536 7636 - Stampeder's B&B. In town at 606 Adela Trail. Tel. 536 2157
Page 101 - Alcan / Rancheria
Page 102 - Teslin
- George Johnston Museum. www.gjmuseum.yk.net - Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre. www.tlingit.ca - 8 Motel rooms is now called "Nisutlin Trading Post" and still offers a store, gas, motel rooms and a cafe.
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Johnsons Crossing Page 104 Alaska
Highway - Jakes Corner Page 113 - Annual Events in Haines Junction
The Alsek Music Festival has grown into a hug affair with performers from all over the North. One "branch" of the Music Festival is focusing on Bluegrass. Check out these sites for more information: www.kluanemountainbluegrassfest.com & www.alsekfest.com
Weekend passes are $35 and there is a free shuttle between the Pine Lake Campground and town.
Page 118 - The Alaska Highway
Due to re-alignments of the
highway distance markers need to be adjusted once in awhile.
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White Pass & Yukon Railways
Page 130
- They have an office now at the White Pass depot end of Main Street. Tel. 633 5710. www.wpyr.com E-mail info@whitepass.net Check out their new 2010 train schedule between Skagway and Carcross.
Looking for work in
Whitehorse?
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Hotels / Hostel in Whitehorse (Those
that closed....) - The Hyde &Jeckall hostel has permanently closed
And a brand-new Hotel: SKKY Hotel across from the airport with luxury rooms and high-end prices. Toll free 1 866 799 4933 www.skkyhotel.com
Page 133 - Accommodations - B&B's
- The Hawkin House B&B has closed its doors.
New B&B's in Whitehorse
WHITEHORSE CHAPTER
INTERNET ACCESS Titan Gaming & Collectibles, located on Main Street, downstairs. Tel: 668-5750 - Open from 10am to midnight.
Walk-in rates:
$4 for 30 min. $6 for 1 hour
Specials are: Tuesdays and Wednesdays - use computers all day for only $14.99 - if you are a member! Memberships are $10 / year.
Internet access for youth
only - up to age 25:
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Restaurants in Whitehorse
- Pandas Dining has closed and has been replaced by a steak restaurant called Chiefs.
- The Pasta Palace on Main Street has closed its doors as well and there will be a 50s-style restaurant starting early summer.
- Pho' 5 Star is a new restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine and it's located on #8-2190-2nd Ave. across from the Bus Depot. Tel. 633 6088
Finally!! Lovers of Japanese food will be happy to know that sushi has arrived in Whitehorse and there are now two Japanese restaurants in town: 'Tokyo Sushi' on 204 Main Street is open daily. Tel: 867-633-4567 and see above for Sakura on Wood Street
Page 135 - Coffee Shops & Tea Houses
- The Main Street Bakery / Kaffee Haus has morphed into the "Baked Cafe + Bakery" and also into one of the more popular coffee joints in town. And, so far, the only one with free of charge wire-less Internet access. - Starbucks number two has arrived in Whitehorse! Corner Main Street / 2nd. Ave and will be open daily from either 6am/7am to 7pm…used to be 9pm but they changed their mind.
In November 2005, the Midnight Sun Coffee Roaster, on 4th and Black, burned to the ground and so did the Second Hand store next door.
The Midnight Sun Coffee House on Main Street and within the Hougens Shopping Centre has permanently closed. There is now a smaller coffee shop at the same location
The Holodeck International Cafe is closed and is now home to a pizza restaurant. The 'Wired Cabin Internet Cafe' never even did open for business!
Buying Food in Whitehorse
Nothing new at the moment.
BUSLINES
Also check with www.yukonalaskatouristtours.com for a possible bus service to Dawson City for the 2010 season. Tel: 668-5944 / 668-4414, Toll free: 1-866-626-7383
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Cashplan and Western Union money Transfers
- They have moved to a new address: 211 Elliot Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2A1. Tel. number 687 667 2274
- The bike shop Icycle Sport also has moved. Now located on 9002 Quarts Street across from the Home Depot. - The Midnight Sun Cafe Roaster occupies a corner within the bike store.
The 'bike guy' Phillipe has moved his bicycle repair operation to the downtown core and can be found at 508 Wood Street. The phone number is still 633-5600.
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Whitehorse - Indoor Swimming Pool
Page 141 - Second Hand Stores
- TJ's on 407 Ogilvie (corner with 4th Ave.) sells "New & Used & Antiques". Tel. 334 2339 Across TJ's is one more second hand store: - Needful Things and they sell everything from electric guitars to pots and pans. And there is a Salvation Army store within the Husky service station building on 4th and across from the Yukon Inn.
Churches in Whitehorse: Whitehorse United Church : 601, Main Street, Tel. #: 667-2989 (Methodist, Presbyterian) Grace Community Church : Corner 8th & Wheeler Street, Tel. #: 668-2003 Salvation Army : 311-B, Black Street, Tel. #: 668-2327 (Sunday service at 11 AM & 3 PM) Our Lady Of Victory : 1607, Birch Street, Tel. #: 663-2647 (Roman Catholic, Service Saturday at 7.30 AM & Sundays at 10.30 AM) Seventh Day
Adventist Church : 1609, Birch Street in Porter Creek, Yukon Bible Fellowship : 160, Hillcrest Drive, Tel. #: 668-5689 Church Of The
Nazarene : 2111, Centennial Drive in Porter Creek, Whitehorse Baptist Church : 2060, 2nd Avenue, Tel. #: 667-4889 First Pentecostal Church : 149, Wilson Drive, Tel. #: 668-5727 St. Nikolai Orthodox Mission : Tel. #: 393-2615 RSOF (Quakers) : Tel. #: 633-2012 (Meets for Silent Worship 2nd Sunday of each month, September to June) Trinity Lutheran Church : 4th Avenue & Strickland Street, Tel. #: 668-4079 Sacred Heart Cathedral : 4th Avenue & Steele Street, Tel. #: 667-2437 (Roman Catholic)
Bethany Church : 91806 Alaska Highway, Tel. #: 668-4877, Fax: 633-3517 (Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
Vajra North Buddhist Meditation Practise (White Swan Sanctuary) : 403, Lowe Street, Tel. #: 667-6951
Christ Church Cathedral Anglican : 4th Avenue & Elliott, Tel. #: 668-5530 (Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 AM to Noon)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints : 108, Wickstrom Road, Tel. #: 6 68-7961 or 667-2353
Calvary Baptist : 1301, Fir Street, Tel. #: 633-2886
St. Saviour's Anglican Church in Carcross : Tel. #: 668-3129 (Regular Monthly Service: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month, 11 AM.
Eckankar (Religion of the Light and Sound of God) : For more Information's on monthly activities call: 633-6594, Website: www.eckankar.yk.ca
Church of the Northern Apostles : 45 Boxwood Crescent in Porter Creek,Tel. #: 633-4032 (Anglican\ Episcopal Church) Riverdale Baptist Church : 15 Duke Road, Tel. #: 667-6620
Bahá' í Faith : For information on regular activities in Whitehorse call: 668-2301. Address: Box 31419, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 6K8. Website:
Northern
Light Ministries is a caring church family. It is through
God’s Love we can teach you how to receive the healing, deliverance
& prosperity available from God’s Word. Please visit our website at:
www.northernlightministries.ca or call 456-7131 -- Pastor Dale
McDonald
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Services for women in Whitehorse
Page 142 - Whitehorse - Art Galleries
The Old Fire Hall on First Ave. next to the White Pass Station has opened as a Arts and Culture Centre. Contact for events and shows at 668 3473 or 333 4255. E-mail: firehall@yac.ca
What to do in Whitehorse - "Cultural Centre"
The Cranberry Bistro has closed and the Capt. Martin House Art Gallery has moved into the basement within the Hougens's Shopping Centre on Main Street - to much larger and more professional quarters.
Tours with the
Yukon Art Express - daily in Summer from 11am to 1pm leaving Main /
First from the White Pass building. $15 adults and less for
seniors and children. More info at 667 8476.
Book Shops:
Well-Read Books on 4th has moved into the former Rose Music store (which is out of business). The new location is across from the Stratford Motel.
Check out www.whatsupyukon.com for what is happening in the Whitehorse art scene.
The Yukon Art Society in the Capt. Martin House has moved to a much larger facility in the basement of the Hougens Centre.
Page 145 - Yukon Brewing
Company
Page 146
(Page 146 / 176) Klondike Highway - Takhini Hot Springs
Find some of the best coffee at Bean North Coffee on km 9.3 Takhini Hot Spring Road......and they roast their own beans! It's 100% fair trade and organic coffee and their summer hours are from 11am to 5pm Tues. to Sunday. Winter hours are from only from Thurs. to Sun. Tel. 667 4145
The Sky High Wilderness Ranch has added Hostel type accommodation, in a log structure, to their facilities.
Whitehorse "Hiking around Whitehorse "
There are now stairs connecting Whitehorse proper with the Alaska Highway and the airport. Find them at the end of Black Street. They trail is bicycle friendly. Also check out www.whitehorse.ca
Annual Festivals in Whitehorse:
Latter half of June - Whitehorse Poetry Festival. Focusing on poems celebrating the North and its wilderness. Poetry can be submitted not later than June 1st. More info and entry forms can be obtained from the Whitehorse Library info@whitehorsepoetry.com www.whitehorsepoetry.com
- The Yukon International Storytelling Festival is moving around a bit. Check: www.storytelling.yk.net for 2010 dates. Or call 633 7550 Page 147
Whitehorse - Rock Climbing
The rock climbing club "Equinox Rox" has a new telephone number - 456 7846. They have all kinds of programs and a week-end drop-in.
Page 151 Whitehorse Car & RV Rentals
The Subaru car dealer just below the Two Mile Hill, and close to the brand-new and huge Canadian Tire store, (as well as Wall Mart, Coles, Starbucks etc) also is the agency for Rent-A-Wreck. They do have good rates starting at $33 per day with 150km free per day, more km/per day than other car rentals. They also give a 5% discount to HI hostel members. www.whitehorsesubaru.com Tel. 393 6550 and Fax 393 6551
Check out the end of the season one-way rentals from Fraser RV Rentals. Their season end one way rates in 2007 were $99 for a RV to Vancouver and to as far away as Toronto - usually mid Sept. to late Oct. More info at 1 800 661 2441 or www.fraserrv.com Also check for possible early Spring deals from points South to Whitehorse.
Page 152 - Transport out of Whitehorse.
For bus service between Whitehorse and Dawson City check the websites of these two companies: www.yukonalaskatouristtours.com and www.alaskadirectbusline.com
Page 153
Mackenzie Bus Lines gave up service after one summer. Check our own 'Van Tours' page for information on day trips up the Dempster Highway.
How to get to Dawson City from Whitehorse
Summer 2009 was a tough time for travelers to get to Dawson City from Whitehorse but things might brighten up for the 2010 season…..just might.
Other Transportation possibilities:
With the passenger van of the Dawson City River Hostel between Dawson City - Stewart Crossing - Carmacks - Whitehorse - Dawson City. Their van has space for canoes and lots of luggage and maximum 10 passengers. Minimum 6 passengers. Enquire at www.yukonhostels.com E-mail: yukonhostels@yahoo.ca Tel. in Summer only 1 867 993 6823
YUKON RIVER CHAPTER
Page 156 - Prospect Yukon has closed for business.
Page 157 - Canoe Rentals:
There are two new canoe/ kayak races out of Whitehorse:
"Yukon 1000" goes from Whitehorse to the Dalton Bridge in Alaska, 1600km / 1000 miles from Whitehorse. "Yukon 360" is a roughly 360 km race and on a different river each summer.
Check www.yukon1000.com for more info. Or call Peter Coates at 867 688 4630
Page 173 - Town of Faro - Where to stay
- Faro Studio Hotel. E-mail address is: studio_hotel@hotmail.com - Blue House B&B (formerly Nature Friends B&B) E-mail: bluehousebandb@yknet.ca From $80 to $100 - North Star B&B has this e-mail address: shaw@lincsat.com Rates from $85. - Anne's home B&B. E-mail: annegrethweber@hotmail.com - John Connolly RV Park. New tel. number is: 994 2288. www.faroyukon.ca E-mail: info@faroyukon.ca Faro - Ross River Hiking Trail
The 67.6 (about 42 miles) long multi-use trail between Faro and Ross River is now almost fully established. There are four shelters / cabins for the weary hiker along this wilderness trail which should take about 3 to 4 days to hike. For more info and maps contact the Town of Faro at 994 2728 or the Campbell Region Interpretive Centre (CRIC) at 994 2288.
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Festival's in Faro Page 176 - Coffee
shop at Takhini Hot Springs
Page 185 - Keno
- What to do - Keno City also is a worldwide known haven for rare butterflies like the "Eversmann's Parnasian" as well as other Alpine and Beringian species. More info at 667 8291
DAWSON CITY CHAPTER
Page 190 / 220 Dawson City - Yukon River Ferry
For information concerning the Yukon River ferry, especially their first day of operation after the ice break-up beginning of May........or late April. Call either 993 5441 or 993 5344.
Page 192 - Dawson
City Page 196 Dawson
City - Taxi Service
INTERNET ACCESS Page 197 - Eagle Canoe Rental has new rental rates for the 2006 season. Dawson City to Eagle = $120.USD and Dawson City to Circle = $295.USD per canoe.
Page 199 - Dawson City
Veterinary Service: If there is no answer at the number given in the book, call 993 6792 or private number (in emergencies only) 993 5205 or pager 993 5239.
The Library within the school on 4th Ave. has three very new AND fast computers which may be used for a maximum of 30 minutes per day, per person. Reserve your 30 minutes in the same day of usage - unlike Whitehorse, where up to one hour can be reserved 7 days in advance.
'Tastybyte Internet Cafe' - located on Front Street close to the Visitor Centre.
$3 for 30 min. $6 for 1 hour $20 for 5 hours
Tel: 993-6100 year-round. They also do computer repairs and make a good cup of coffee.
Page 218
Both bus lines, Mackenzie Bus Lines and Dawson City Courier are out of business.
Concerning bus service info please check under the Whitehorse section of this update.
Page 220
We all have to wait a few more years before the bridge across the Yukon River will be built. Start of construction, as announced by the Yukon Government early 2005, has been cancelled.
Page 228 Chicken, Alaska
DEMPSTER HIGHWAY CHAPTER
Page 232 Tombstone Territorial Park A brand new and much larger Visitor Centre at Tombstone Park has opened in 2009.
Restrictions have been placed
on three tent sites within the park - Grizzly, Divide and
Talus Lakes.
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