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trip through the lakes. The course is southward and eastward
through a chain of narrow mountain-girt lakes almost rivaling
Lake Atlin in their beauty and grandeur. And the long twilight
in the early summer adds an indefinable charm to the beauty of
the scenery.

That evening the boat reaches Taku Landing, at the head of
Taku Arm. Near by is the Atlintoo River, connecting Taku Arm
with Lake Atlin, but owing to its swift current and many boulders
it is not navigable, so a portage uf two miles by train is made to
the west shore of Lake Atlin. Here the ““Tarahne,” a twin-
screw motor boat, is boarded for the trip across the lake to the
town of Atlin, a distance of six miles. The ““Tarahne,’ by the
way, has been built especially for sight-seeing purposes. The
upper deck enclosed in glass forms one large observation room.
Ample deck space permits the tourists to be out on the deck if
they so desire.

\ Sight-Seeing Around Atlin

The town of Atlin, lying on the shores of the lake, is encircled
by hills and mountains. It is the supply point for the adjacent
mining district. Radiating out from the town are several good
roads for motor cars leading to the near-by gold-bearing creeks,
where hydraulic mining is done. A short but exceedingly
interesting trip is that to Pine Creek and the little town of
Discovery, where gold was first discovered in this district in
1898. Other trips may be taken to the Warm Springs, O’Donnell
Creek, the fox farm, etc. : |

The motor trips are through a very delightful country. Some-
times the roads are through bits-of forest-of spruce and_quaking

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Lake Linderman, as Seen from Railway South of |

and grandeur that to describe

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mountain peaks, standing like

aspen—sometimes along the
shores of Lake Atlin or past
many small but beautiful lakes;
but no matter in which direc-
tion you go, you will find
the trip worth while.

Many delightful walks may
be taken along the shores of
the lake or along the road.
About a half-mile or less from
the Atlin Inn is the Indian
Village, where the tourist will
find much of interest.

miles long and lies almost
wholly in the extreme northern
part of British Columbia. The
most interesting scenery 1s
along the upper or southern
portion beginning at the town
of Atlin and culminating in the
stupendous Llewellyn Glacier,
in the extreme southern end.

The Excursion Through
the West Channel —
Llewellyn Glacier

The one event of the trip to Atlin is the excursion on the
‘“Tarahne.” Probably nowhere else in the world is there a sim-
ilar trip—one so beautiful—or one of such unrivaled scenic
magnificence. Leaving the wharf at the hotel, passing the
Atlin Mountains, the motor’ boat is soon in the narrow channel
between Goat Island and the mainland. For about forty miles
the boat is winding through these narrow, mountain-ribbed pas-
sages, the scenes ever changing and of matchless grandeur. And
then comes into view Llewellyn
Glacier—‘‘Sid,’ the Indians
call it, meaning “Big Ice.’’ Out
of the glacier, seemingly, rise

sentinels on guard. An arm of
Llewellyn Glacier reaches to
the sea, where it is known
as Taku Glacier.

When the water is smooth,
as it frequently is, and on its
surface are mirrored the vari-
colored verdure-clad hills and
snow-crowned mountains with
their cathedral-like spires, the
scene is of such sublime beauty

it were futile. And ne reflec-~

ile or so, but mile after mile.

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Lake Atlin is about ninety

Late in August, and during September, the beauty of the
scene is enhanced by the wonderful autumn tints.

An Ideal Vacation Spot

The climate of Atlin is delightful, the air clear and invigorat-
ing, and the altitude 2,200 feet. Lake Atlin is surrounded by
mountains from 2,000 to 4,000 feet above the lake. Weeks can
be spent here in sight-seeing, motoring, fishing, mountain-climb-
ing and tramping around. For those who enjoy exploring glaciers
there is wonderful Llewellyn. The angler will enjoy the splendid
grayling fishing and here he will find it at its best. Atlin is said
to contain a greater variety of wild flowers than Florida. But
be that as it may, you will surely be delighted and surprised to
find such a profusion and great variety.

If you have been to Switzerland you will find the Atlin Lake
region does not suffer by comparison. In fact, many world-wide
travelers say that this region surpasses the Swiss and Italian
lakes in sublime grandeur and beauty.

_The return from Atlin to Carcross is made at night, leaving
Atlin at 8.30 p.m. The steamer arrives at Carcross at 7.00 a.m.
the following day. |

The Atlin Inn
To accommodate the tourists going to Atlin, the White Pass
& Yukon Route has built and operates the Atlin Inn on the shores
of Lake Atlin. It is not large, nor does it boast of mosaic floors
and marble walls, or expensive furnishings. But you will find
it homelike and there is a constant effort to please. The Inn
contains modern bathrooms. The lounge and smoking room

with their cozy and comfortable chairs, and large open fireplace,

are particularly inviting and restful. From the windows of the

‘Inn a magnificent view is had of the Atlin Mountains across the

, lake.

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