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People from all over the world travel to Haines. They take hikes through the rain forest and photograph bears catching salmon in the Chilkoot River. They enjoy a leisurely drive or float through the Chilkat River Valley watching Eagles soar overhead. They soak up local art and experience native Tlingit dancing and culture. They watch whales and marine life while sailing the Inside Passage. They sip local brews and grill fresh salmon after a day of fishing. In winter, they ski—nordic, back country and by helicopter. They snowshoe, snow machine, and ice skate.
These are the experiences people blog about, brag about, Facebook about. These are the experiences we know you will find in Haines—because we live them every day.
Join us!
Welcome to Haines The Adventure Capital of Alaska
Cover PhotosColors at Chilkoot Lake, Fishing Chilkoot (Tom Ganner) Bear, Snowboard (Marty Fowler) Art Print (Donna Catotti)Back CoverLetnikof Cove Cannery (Tom Ganner)BelowHaines from Picture Point (Tom Ganner)
4 Traveling to Haines6 Haines is Born8 The First Settlers10 Creative Community12 Wildlife Galore
14 Bears of the Chilkat Valley16 Winter Adventures Abound18 Plan Your Adventure 20 Haines Maps22 Festivals & Events24 Accommodations28 Local Listings39 Partner Communities
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Getting to Haines
Haines Weather
Shortest Day - December 22 - 6 hrs, 6 min Longest Day - June 21 - 18 hrs, 36 min
Ship in Port (Andy Hedden)
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Alaska Marine Highway (Jon Hagen)
Unlike many other Southeast Alaska communities, Haines is connected to the Yukon Territory and Interior Alaska by a road. The Haines town center is about 40 miles from the Canadian border along the Haines Highway National Scenic Byway.
Although Haines does not have jet service, there are regularly scheduled flights from both Juneau and Skagway on smaller aircraft. Flying to Haines not only offers a faster journey than the ferry but also a scenic flight over the Lynn Canal. (see pg.34 for options)
Haines is a regular stop for the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System. Ferries accommodate cars and RVs, making it a convenient and scenic way to travel throughout Southeast Alaska. Smaller, private, passenger ferries also travel between Juneau, Haines and Skagway daily in the summer. Book a cruise to Haines! With limited cruise ship traffic, Haines offers a quiet stop amongst the busier ship ports in Alaska. Both large and small cruise ships tie up in Haines throughout the summer.
By air
By Road
By Sea
Haines Highway (Tom Ganner)
Alaska Seaplanes
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Driving Distances to/from Haines• Haines Junction, YT • Beaver Creek, YT• Tok, AK• Delta Junction, AK• Fairbanks, AK• Denali National Park Visitor Center• Valdez, AK• Anchorage, AK• Seward, AK• Homer, AK• Whitehorse, YT• Dawson City, YT• Skagway, AK• Watson Lake, YT• Dawson Creek, BC
Miles150 mi329 mi438 mi546 mi640 mi763 mi691 mi756 mi881 mi976 mi244 mi556 mi353 mi517 mi
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Kilometers241 km529 km705 km879 km
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Roads take you from one place to another, but the Haines Highway takes you on an adventure: passports required, binoculars recommended. The Haines Highway begins at
the Haines Ferry Terminal and goes 150 miles through the Chilkat Valley and into Canada through British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, where it connects with the Alaska Highway (ALCAN) in Haines Junction.
In 2009 the 40-mile stretch from Haines to the Canadian border was designated a National Scenic Byway. Where else can you stop along the road in late autumn and see 3,500 eagles gather for one last feast for the season?
Haines Highway - Valley of the Eagles - National Scenic Byway
Haines Highway (Tom Ganner)
Haines Highway (Tom Ganner)
8000 B.C.E. - First arrival of the Tlingit people.
1741 - First contact with Russian explorers.
1774 - First contact with Spanish explorers.
1794 - English Explorer Captain George Vancouver names Lynn Canal after home town of King’s Lynn.
1867 - After purchase of Alaska, surveyor George Davidson makes first scouting trip to Chilkat Peninsula and names the large glacier southwest of the peninsula after himself. (Davidson Glacier)
1869 - Davidson returns with Secretary of State William H. Seward to view an eclipse of the sun at a party with Chief Kohklux of Klukwan.
1877 - Presbyterian minister Sheldon Jackson begins his missionary work in Alaska.
1879 - Naturalist John Muir and missionary S. Hall Young meet with the Chiefs and people of local Tlingit villages at Yendustucky, five miles up the Chilkat River from present-day Haines. A site for the Presbyterian mission is decided.
1881 - Eugene and Caroline Willard open Chilkat Mission.
1882 - Chilkat Mission post office and Chilkat Cannery established.
1883 - First Presbyterian Church of Haines is formed. Chilkat Mission is renamed to honor Mrs. F. E. Haines, Secretary of the Women’s Executive Committee for Home Mission of the Presbyterian Church. Two hundred miners pay the Chilkats a fee to cross the Chilkoot Pass.
1885 - Sol Ripinsky arrives to teach at Haines Mission eventually making a homestead claim of the area. The Navy hires Ripinsky to chart the upper Lynn Canal.
1894 - Former Chilkat Cannery employee Jack Dalton builds trading posts along the Chilkat Trade Route at Dalton Cache, Dalton Post and Champagne. Amateur photographer Captain John Francis Pratt photographs the Chilkat people on the eve of the Klondike Gold Rush.
1895 - Jack Dalton forms Dalton and Company and begins improving the Chilkat trail, trading with the Athabascans, and packing supplies into the mining regions.
1896 - Gold is discovered on a tributary of the Yukon River bringing 100,000 people to Alaska and the Yukon.
1898 - Gold is discovered in Porcupine Creek, Chilkat Valley, where gold mining still operates today.
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Fort Seward(Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center)
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Jack Dalton (Sheldon Museum
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1903 - Fort William H. Seward is built and fully garrisoned by 1905 in response to a border dispute with Canada.
1910 - Haines incorporates as a city.
1917 - Haines Packing Company begins operation and is still operating today.
1942 - Alaska Canadian (ALCAN) Highway completed.
1943 - Haines Cut-Off Highway built to connect with the ALCAN.
1946 - Fort Seward is declared surplus and sold to Army veterans.
1948 - Army veteran Steve Homer starts the first Haines-Skagway-Juneau ferry transport with the vessel “Chilkoot.”
1951 - Territory of Alaska purchases “Chilkoot” from Homer. This is the beginning of the Alaska Marine Ferry System.
1970 - Port Chilkoot (Fort Seward) becomes an integral part of the city of Haines.
1972 - Port Chilkoot is designated a National Historic Site and reverts to its original name: Fort William H. Seward.
1975 - Presbyterian Church donates land to build new Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center.
1983 - Governor J. Hammond establishes the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, 48,000 acres adjacent to the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area.
1986 - American Bald Eagle Foundation ground-breaking ceremony.
1990 - Walt Disney movie “White Fang” is filmed in the Chilkat Valley.
1995 - First annual Bald Eagle Festival held in November.
2005 - Haines Borough Public Library wins Library Journal and the Gates Foundation “Best Small Library in America” Award.
2010 - Discovery Channel begins filming the reality show “Gold Rush Alaska” at Porcupine Creek.
2014 -Haines Arts Confluence wins Arts Place America Grant to bring art to our downtown planning.
2016 - Opening of the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center in Klukwan, showcasing the Whale House Art and artifacts.
Fort Seward (Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center)
Haines Borough Library (Matt Davis)
Gold Panner, Porcupine Creek (Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center)
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Tlingit Women(Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center)
Early Klukwan(Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center)
The First Settlers
11,000 years agoThe Tlingit Indians, whose legends speak of migrations from the north as a possible result of the Bering Sea land bridge, or from the southwest, possibly by sea from the Polynesian Islands, were first to arrive in the Chilkat Valley, home of the Chilkat and Chilkoot kwaans (tribes).
Living in an area so abundant in fish, game, edible plants and wild berries allowed the Tlingit to develop a rich culture and establish an empire that extended by land and sea from interior Alaska and Canada to California. Known for their trading, oratory, and arts and crafts, the traditions of Tlingits are still recognized and practiced today, such as Chilkat and Raven’s Tail weaving, wood carving, spruce root and cedar basket-making, and story telling.
The Tlingit were not the only ones to recognize the abundant resources of Southeast Alaska and the Chilkat Valley. In 1741, the first known meeting with white men took place when a Russian ship anchored west of Haines. Thus began a wave of trading with the Spanish, English, Russians, and Americans, and a wave of exploration and entrepreneurship.
By the 1890’s, three salmon canneries were operating in the Chilkat Inlet; the closely guarded trade routes of the Chilkat and Chilkoot kwaans were being used by an enterprising cannery worker named Jack Dalton to guide gold seekers heading inland; and Presbyterian missionaries were building schools and missions, bringing Christianity to an animist culture.
Potlatch(Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center)
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LEARN MORE: Visit the Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center in Haines or to the Tlingit Village of Klukwan and the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center.www.sheldonmuseum.org / www.jilkaatkwaanheritagecenter.org
Today, Tlingit culture is vital in the town of Haines
with active totem carving, native dance troupes, language classes and tribal governments. Drive 22 miles up the Haines Highway and visit the brand new Jilkaat Kwaan Cultural and Heritage Center at the entrance to the Village of Klukwan. Experience, listen, and learn about Tlingit history and culture.
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“The Chilcats are the most influential of the Thlinkit tribes. Whenever on my journey I spoke of interesting characteristics of the other tribes we had visited, my crew would invariably say, ‘Oh, yes, these are pretty good Indians, but wait till you have seen the Chilcats.’ --John Muir
Where Adventure Is an Art...
Excitement is in the air for the May 2016 grand opening of the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center in Klukwan The architecture of the building in itself beautiful along the shores of the Chilkat River and Bald Eagle Preserve. The center showcases an invaluable collection of Tlingit art and artifacts as well as unveiling new young Tlingit artists with bead work, carving, painting, even building canoes. Tours are also available of the Cultural area with a fish camp, canoe carving, and a traditional tribal house featuring the Jilkaat Kwaan Dancers. More information at www.jilkaatkwaanheritagecenter.org.
Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center
With more artists per capita than any town in Southeast Alaska, the creative spirit is alive in all walks of life in Haines. Long winters and rainy days give great time for the artistically inclined. Be it fine arts, woodworking, writing novels, music, Tlingit dancing, native carving and weaving, puppetry or instrument making; you will find an amazing variety of talent throughout the shops of Haines. Take a walk down Main Street, tour Fort Seward, attend a Farmer’s Market at the Fairgrounds, drive out toward Mud Bay or visit Klukwan, and you will find signs of local artists, writers and photographers, and other creative entrepreneurs sharing their products in shops and galleries. The Haines Visitor Center and Art on Main, have self guided gallery tours, and information on local artists.
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Mosaic (Sharon Svenson)
(Jilkaat Kwaan Dancers)
Creative Place MakingDowntown Main St. is transformed into a “walking gallery,” thanks to the local Alaska Arts Confluence. A creative way to spotlight local artists, turning storefronts into miniature exhibits with each window front showcasing a local artist or theme - from fiber arts, painting , literature to woodcrafts. The Art On Main, next to Skipping Stones Gallery, has information on galleries, artists and activities as well as a rotating exhibit. Don’t miss First Friday Art Walk and Open House the first Friday of every month!
Extend your walking art tour to Fort Seward and follow a new sculpture garden project focused on the history of the Fort. Find interpretive signs, artwork and sculptures made of recycled materials and beach glass, to full tile mosaics and a
9’ high bronzed sculpture of a bracelet. More information can be found at the Art on Main office downtown.
....And Art Is An Adventure
Stop in at the local bookstore or library and you will find Haines is home to numerous award winning authors, including best selling writer, Heather Lende. Although we can’t offer you a home tour, you’re likely to bump into a charming local character at the library, in the grocery store, or signing one of their books at the bookstore. And if you really want to meet someone, it’s easy, just ask. If they live here, we will know their name, and their number!
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(Local authors
Joe Ordonez and Heather
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Local Writers
(Rob Goldberg Guitar)
Block print (John Svenson)
WildlifeHaines is known for its abundant wildlife. Animals can be seen practically anywhere in the Chilkat Valley, even downtown. Watch bears fish for salmon along the river. Take a boat or raft tour in search of moose, eagles and trumpeter swans. Peer through binoculars to spot mountain goats. See harbor seals and sea lions on waterfront hikes, or have a close encounter experience in a controlled setting. Numerous guided tours are offered and are a good way to optimize your wildlife viewing. Tour operators know where to go and are also able to reach more remote areas not typically accessed by those unfamiliar with the valley. Whatever time of year you visit, wildlife opportunities abound in Haines.
Wildlife of the Chilkat Valley(a list of some of the most popular creatures)
• Humpback Whales• Harbor Seals• Stellar Sea Lions• River Otters• Porcupines• Red Foxes • Moose• Black Bears• Brown Bears• Bald Eagles• Blue Herons• Surf Scoters• Trumpeter Swans• Mergansers
For a complete list of birds and/or wildlife, visit the Haines Visitor Center. To download or link to any of the following brochures go to the Haines Convention and Visitors Bureau website, www.visithaines.com.
• Birds of the Chilkat Valley Checklist• Wings Over Alaska• Haines Wildlife Viewing Guide• Alaska Wildlife Checklist• Bear Safety
Steve Kroschel and wolverine at Kroschel Wildlife Center (Ron Horn)
Moose (Tom Ganner)
Humpback Whale bubblenet feeding (Marty Fowler)
Mountain Goat (Tom Ganner) Dall Sheep (Tom Ganner)
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Haines is home to more than 260 species of birds. Some of our more popular migrants and locals include trumpeter swans, blue herons and bald eagles.
The Bald Eagle is definitely the star of the Chilkat Valley. The year-round population of bald eagles numbers around 350 residents. In the autumn months, however, this number swells to nearly 3,500 bald eagles in the Chilkat Valley making it the largest gathering of bald eagles in the world.
Each year in November Haines celebrates the gathering with the Alaska Bald Eagle Festival – seven days of activities, workshops, guest speakers, music and, of course, eagles.
Bird-Watchers Paradise
Bald Eagle (Andy Hedden)
Bald Eagles (Tom Ganner)
Great Blue Herons (Tom Ganner)
Bald Eagle Facts
• Adults weigh between 9 and 12 lbs
• Wing span can be up to 7 ft
• Females are slightly larger than males
• Bald Eagles can fly up to 30 mph
• They can dive through the air up to 100 mph
• A Bald Eagle can spot a fish up to one mile away
• The weight of their skeletons is less than half the weight of their feathers
• It is illegal to possess a bald eagle feather unless you are a Native American
• Bald Eagles receive their white head and tail feathers between their fourth and fifth year of age
Bears of the Chilkat Valley
(Tom Ganner)
Nothing provides a thrill quite like seeing bears in the wild. Haines is home to both black and brown bears. Although bears can be seen virtually anywhere in the Chilkat Valley, certain areas have become well known for optimal bear viewing opportunities.
The Chilkoot Lake and River may just offer one of the most accessible brown bear viewing experiences in Alaska. Although you can drive right to the river to watch these remarkable creatures, for optimal viewing we recommend visitors invest in a tour to the area. With a tour you are able to take advantage of an experienced guide knowledgeable about the wilderness, wildlife and history of the region. Guided tours also help keep traffic to a minimum on the narrow road and assist in keeping both humans and bears safe.
To minimize effects on wildlife habitat and make bear viewing experiences safe and enjoyable for you, as well as the bears, see the Wildlife Viewing page under “Discover Haines” on our website: visithaines.com.
Additional information is also located on the Education Bear Viewing page under the Alaska Chilkoot Bear Foundation website: www.bearfoundation.org.
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Playing Bears (Tom Ganner)
(Tom Ganner)Sow and Three cubs (Tom Ganner)
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Wildlife and Bear Viewing TipsKeep Your Distance – Never approach wildlife for any reason. Give bears plenty of space (100 feet) and remain calm. Stay together in a group. Your approach may cost an animal valuable energy and cause stress.
Time It Right – Bears are active on and off all day and night. Some bears come out at night to feed without the threat of humans. Respect the animals and do not spotlight or use a flash to get a photo. Let bears be bears.
Keep Your Impact Low – Do not try to attract an animal’s attention as it could cause them to change their natural behavior. Also, it is illegal to harass wildlife.
Keep Wildlife Wild – Never feed wild animals. Bears are intelligent and will associate humans with food, putting you and the bear in danger of being injured or killed. Feeding bears and leaving trash and your picnic area unattended is illegal.
Be Considerate of Others – Everyone enjoys the wilderness and wildlife in different ways. Be sure to respect private property and give hunters, anglers and others plenty of space.
This information and more can be found in the Haines Wildlife Viewing Guide in the Wildlife section under “Discover Haines” on our website: visithaines.com
(Marty Fowler)(Tom Ganner)(Tom Ganner)
Bear Prints (Andy Hedden) (Andy Hedden)
Are you ready for Adventure?
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Fishing Chilkat Inlet (Andy Hedden)
Haines has adventures for every season, with activities and tours to fulfill the biggest adrenaline junky, to those wanting to sit on a boat with a cold Haines brew in your hand. The location of Haines makes a perfect base camp for your treks and tours. Surrounded on all sides by water to find yourself kayaking on Lynn Canal or Chilkoot Lake, rafting down the Chilkat River through the Bald Eagle Preserve, or fishing for salmon and halibut in Lynn Canal. Stay on land, hiking our many trails along shores or up and over mountains, biking to the State Parks, adventuring down the logging roads of Porcupine, fishing with the bears on the shores of Chilkoot River, hiking to the spectacular views of Mt. Riley and Mt. Ripinsky, or 4-wheeling mountain roads.
(Dorthy McConnell(Andy Hedden)
Looking for big adventure? Base in Haines and venture on your own, or find one of our many guide companies for multi-day kayak trips, mountaineering, hunting and fishing, long road bike trips, camping or in the winter backcountry or heli-skiing. Haines has access to miles and miles of wilderness connecting to the vast protected areas of Kluane in Canada and Glacier Bay across the Chilkat Mountains. Haines is also one of the main take off points for the 9-13 day Alsek and Tatshenshini River trips, remote, life changing, river running from the Yukon to the outer coast.
Check out the “Things To Do” section for a list of guides and tour companies to help plan your ventures and find out why Haines is the.....
(Andy Hedden)
The Adventure Capital of Alaska
Haines is known the world over for its big mountain terrain and fresh powder. With no chair lifts, those seeking turns can only reach the prime slopes by helicopter, plane, snow cat or climb with pure human power. Whatever way you take the journey, the reward is some of the most exhilarating runs of your life. From February to May each year, skiers, snow boarders and photographers from around the globe come to test their expertise in the wilds of Haines. In March, 2016 Haines hosts one of the world renowned big mountain ski competitions, Freeride World Tour.
If not up for the big drop, there is plenty of backcountry touring, snow machining, snowshoeing, big air fun, ice skating, and Nordic skiing right in the region. Haines is winter fun! Turn to page 35 for “Things to Do - Winter” or go to
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(Andy Hedden) (Marty Fowler)
Snow machine on the Chilkat Pass (Robert Piper)
Freeride World Tour (David Carlier)
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(Andy Hedden)
World Renown Skiing and snowboarding
Haines Adventure Base Camp
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Haines and the Chilkat Mountain Range(Tom Ganner)
Haines is the perfect starting point to all your Alaska adventures. Visit Haines and use the area as a base camp for other adventures in the region.
Listed below are excursions you won’t want to miss, whether you plan to spend a few hours, a few days or the whole summer.
Settle In, Venture OutCome to Haines, unpack, relax and enjoy the local sites for as long as you want; then venture out to nearby places without having to pack and move location.
• Daily fast ferry and flight service is available for pedestrian traffic between Haines and Skagway in summer. Enjoy the day or spend the night.
• Take a day trip to Juneau on the Fjord Express. Sail down in the morning and watch for whales. Spend the afternoon exploring downtown Juneau and visiting Mendenhall Glacier before returning for an evening sail back to Haines, dinner included.
• Flight-see tour over the spectacular views of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, just on the other side of the Chilkat Range for an experience you will never forget.
A Day in HainesMuseums a Plenty• Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center• Hammer Museum• American Bald Eagle Foundation• Self-guided tour of the historic
Fort William H. Seward• Totem pole town walk• Visit a historic working cannery • Jilkaat Kwaan Cultural & Heritage
Center in Klukwan
Art Tour• Visit Art on Main to find a walking
gallery in the window fronts of Main.• Start at the Port Chilkoot Dock for a
walking sculpture tour • Walk the many galleries of Ft. Seward
and Alaska Indian Arts• Stop by the Visitor Center for a map
of local galleries.The Great Outdoors• Golf at Valley of the Eagles Golf Links• Take a hike - The Visitor Center offers
free hiking maps• Raft the Chilkat River look for eagles • Fish for salmon• Bike to Chilkoot Lake• Glacier Flight Seeing • View glaciers from Chilkat State Park• Travel the Haines Highway north
and the Valley of the Eagles National Scenic Byway
Extreme Adventures• Mountain and ice climbing• Multi-day bike trip on the Haines
Highway• Visit in the winter and try heli-skiing
Alaska Fjordlines Express to Juneau
American Bald Eagle Foundation
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Come for an Event or Festival• Alcan 200 Snow Machine Race• The Freeride World Tour Competition• Great Alaska Craft Beer Festival• Kluane to Chilkat International
Bike Relay• Southeast Alaska State Fair • Bald Eagle FestivalRefer to pages 21-23 for a complete list of festivals and events.
Golden Circle TourHaines, in conjunction with Skagway and Whitehorse constitute the Golden Circle Route. If you’re looking for a great getaway that can be five quick days or as long as you would like, this itinerary offers diversity and adventure for drivers and even bikers.• You can even start in Juneau, Alaska’s
capital city. When you’re ready, board the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry for a scenic journey through the Lynn Canal to Haines.
• Spend one night or several taking in all of the sites and attractions of Haines before making your way out of town via the Haines Highway- National Scenic Byway.
• Stop or overnight in Haines Junction, Yukon - where the Alaska and Haines Highways meet and is also the entry point to Kluane National Park and Preserve.
• On to Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon Territory on the banks of the Yukon River, Whitehorse offers numerous options for museum and outdoor enthusiasts. Plenty of hotels and B&B’s to stay a day or two.
• Take the South Klondike Highway toward Skagway stopping midway in Carcross home to incredible mountain biking and culture. Spend plenty of time in Skagway to visit it’s rich Klondike gold history, shopping, and entertainment. When you’re ready to return to Haines or Juneau by ferry.
Expand Your Circle
Once you’re on the road you may be inspired to explore further. If you have time and would like to expand your circle, it’s easy to include Dawson
City, heart of the Klondike Gold Rush.
The Alaska Marine Highway System offers service between Juneau, Haines, Skagway year-round as well as passenger service with two private ferries. More on pg. 37.
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• Mt. Ripinsky Trail
• State Ferry Terminal — 4.5 miles (Alaska Marine Highway)
• Chilkoot Lake State Park — 11 miles
• Haines Airport — 4 miles • Mosquito Lake State Park — 27 miles• Canadian Border — 42 miles
• Chilkat State Park — 7 miles • Mt. Riley Trailhead — 3 milesLetnikof Cove Cannery -- 4 miles
• Portage Cove Campground (tent only) • Battery Point Trailhead
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January 1Polar Bear Swim
Contact: Tom Morphet | 907-766-3775 or 2688
January 15-17Alcan 200 Road Rally
International snowmachine race from the US / Canadian border to Dezadeash Lake and back on the Haines Highway. Don your gear and helmets for the longest snowmachine road race in North America, Contact: 907-766-3930 | www.alcan200.org
February (Call for Dates)Dick Hotch Basketball Tournament
Four days of basketball with teams from SE Alaska & Canada. Contact: 907-766-3023
March 17-25Freeride World Tour - Haines
Watch some of the world’s best pro skiers and snowboarders take on the challenging terrain of the Chilkat Mountain Range during the only North American stop on this world famous big mountain competition. This tour spans five countries and will be webcast live! For more information contact the
Haines Visitor Center, 907-766-2234 or visit www.freerideworldtour.com.
April TBABig Air Competition
Annual ski and snowboard jump competition, competitors judged on air, style, and landing. Location to be announced.
April 2911th Annual Spring Fling
An evening of live music, dancing and a BBQ dinner. Contact: SE Alaska State Fair | 907-766-2476www.seakfair.org | [email protected]
May 14th Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center Grand
Opening. Travel to Klukwan to honor the opening of the new heritage center that will house some of the most cherished Tlingit art and artifacts in the area.
May 27-2824th Annual Great Alaska Craft Beer & Home Brew Festival A two-day event with a Friday night with a Gourmet Beer Banquet, an amazing five course meal prepared by a local chef, pairing each course with a craft beer. Saturday afternoon enjoy live music, local food, and excellent craft beers from breweries and distributors across Alaska and the Yukon. Very limited tickets available, pre-purchase recommended. Must be 21. Contact: SE Alaska State Fair | 907-766-2476 www.seakfair.org | [email protected]
May 285K - 10K Slammin’ Salmon Run
Contact: SE Alaska State Fair | 907-766-2476 www.seakfair.org | [email protected]
May 28-30 & June 4-5 37th King Salmon Derby
Kicks off Memorial Day weekend, great prizes.Contact: Toni Dewitt | 907-766-2490
June 18 24th Annual Kluane Chilkat
International Bike Relay
An epic bike race starting in Haines Junction, Yukon and ending in Haines. 148.8 miles along Kluane National Park, Tatshenshini Alsek Provincial Park over the mountain pass and through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. A race with room for the recreational rider and the serious athlete. End the day’s ride by kicking back at the King Salmon BBQ! Contact: Judy Ewald | 907-766-2455 | www.kcibr.org
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June 18Fisherman’s Community BarbecueA King Salmon dinner at the fairgrounds with music and a beer garden to celebrate Southeast Alaska’s wild salmon fisheries. Contact: SE Alaska State Fair 907-766-2476 | seakfair.org | [email protected]
June 20-24thStudio Incamminati “In Our Town”Oil painting and portrait workshop with artist JaFang Lu with a focus on portrait. Hosted by Catotti & Goldberg Art Studio. Info and registration at www.studioincamminati.org | 215-592-7910
July 4Independence Day Celebration & Music FestivalMt. Ripinsky run, parade, BBQ, mud volleyball, races. Live music at the Independence Day Music Festival, Fort Seward Parade Grounds, followed by fireworks.Contact: Chamber of Commerce | 907-766-2202www.haineschamber.org
July 28-3148th Annual Southeast Alaska State Fair Four fun-filled days you won’t forget, including a parade, exhibits, animals, logging show, horseshoe tournament, fun run, kids’ stage, music, amusement rides, Alaska vendors, food booths, puppet shows, Southeast Got Talent Show and MORE! Live music and entertainment all day and night with a few big name headliners and plenty of local talent. Contact: SE Alaska State Fair907-766-2476 | www.seakfair.org
July 30Haines Hustle 5K, 10K and trail half marathon.Contact: SE Alaska State Fair | 907-766-2476 www.seakfair.org | [email protected]
August 13Totem Trot Run a half marathon from Chilkoot State Park to town or 5k route through all the totem poles of town. Prizes. Dinner and auction on Friday before race. Contact: The Sheldon Museum 907-766-2366 | www.sheldonmuseum.org
Raven’s Bowl Disc Golf TournamentTwo-day disc-golf tournament held at Raven’s Bowl Local transportation, dinners, prizes and live music included. Contact: SE Alaska State Fair 907-766-2476 | seakfair.org | [email protected]
October - JanuaryChilkat Bald Eagle CongregationWorld’s largest congregation of American Bald Eagles. Up to 3,500 eagles gather along the banks of the Chilkat River to feast on spawning salmon.
November 14-20th 22nd Annual Alaska Bald Eagle FestivalJoin locals, photographers, visitors and almost 4,000 bald eagles for a week-long event celebrating the peak of the winter gathering of eagles. Visit the Tlingit Village of Klukwan for many of these events and the annual eagle release. Educational seminars, tours, meals, classes and family. Contact: Bald Eagle Foundation | 907-766-3094www.baldeagles.org | [email protected]
December 9-10Christmas CelebrationCookie and candy contest on Friday. Letters to Santa, angel trees, pictures with Santa, open houses, story time with Mrs. Claus, carolling, trains at the Sheldon Museum and a parade on Saturday. 907-766-2202
www.haineschamber.orgContact Haines Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-458-3579 for further information on any event or visit www.visithaines.com.
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First Friday The first Friday of every month join, local residents, galleries, museums, and artists for a walkabout visiting featured exhibits, open house galleries, snacks, and live music. Check in at the Art on Main office for a schedule of events.
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Hotels / MotelsAspen Hotel & Suites Year-Round 907-766-2211 | Main Street Downtownwww.aspenhotelsak.com | [email protected] 50 kitchenette suites, conference/meeting rooms, fitness center, business center.
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Captain’s Choice Motel Year-Round 907-766-3111 / 800-478-2345 108 2nd Ave | www.capchoice.com | [email protected] | Downtown Haines, overlooking the harbor. 40 rooms. Suites. Lounge. Picnic/BBQ area. Car rentals.
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Hotel Halsingland Seasonal (May - mid-Oct) 907-766-2000, 800-542-6363 Historic Fort Seward| www.hotelhalsingland.com | [email protected] National historic landmark. Restaurant and lounge. Shuttle transportation. Car Rental
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Eagle’s Nest Motel Year-Round 907-766-2891, 1-800-354-6009 1 Mile Haines Hwy | www.alaskaeagletours.com | [email protected] Continental breakfast. All rooms are non-smoking. Grounding rooms available.
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Fort Seward Lodge and Restaurant Seasonal (Feb - Apr & May - Sep)907-766-2009, 877-617-3418 | 39 Mud Bay Rd | www.fortsewardlodge.com [email protected] Historic Fort building. Large outdoor deck, view, courtesy transportation. Seasonal restaurant, saloon.
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33-Mile Roadhouse & Recreation 33 Mile Roadhouse. Year-Round 907-767-5756 | 33 Mile Haines Hwy | www.33mileroadhouse.com Cabins. Camping and RV Hookups Laundry/shower facilities. Disk golf.
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Beach Roadhouse Year-Round 907-766-3060, toll-free 866-741-3060 | 1.5 Mile Beach Rd | www.beachroadhouse.com | [email protected] | Near Battery Point Trailhead 1 mile from town. 5 units. Rooms and cabins in quiet wooded area.
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Bear Creek Cabins Hostel/Cabins Seasonal (May - Oct) 907-766.2259 or 907-314-3179| 1.5 Mile Small Tracks Rd | www.bearcreekcabinsalaska.com [email protected] | 1 mile from town. Group and private cabins and separate female/male cabins. Bath/shower/kitchen facilities.
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Chilkoot River Lodge Seasonal (May - Dec) 907-766-2654 [email protected] | Located on a bluff overlooking the Chilkoot River corridor with salmon runs, wildlife and brown bear viewing. 3 private rooms.
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The Gathering Place Seasonal (May - Sep) 352-406-3759 (lodge 907-766-3324) Lutak Rd toward Chilkoot Lake | www.analaskagatheringplace.com | [email protected] | 2 rental cabins, 1 large lodge with bath for events, RV sites and camping.
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Lynn View Lodge Year-Round 907-766-3713 or 907-314-0423 | 3.5 Mile Lutak Rd www.lynnviewlodge.com | [email protected] | Suites and cabins. Jacuzzi tub. BBQ pit. Beach access for fishing. Direct TV. Complimentary airport and ferry transportation.
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Swan View Cabins Year-Round 907-766-3576 | Mosquito Lake Rd www.tourhaines.com | [email protected] | Cozy lakeside cabins near the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. 1 winter cabin and 2 summer cabins. Boat dock available. Canoe rental.
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Aspen Hotel & Suites Year-Round 907-766-2211 | Main Street Downtownwww.aspenhotelsak.com | [email protected] 50 kitchenette suites, conference/meeting rooms, fitness center, business center.
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Captain’s Choice Motel Year-Round 907-766-3111 / 800-478-2345 108 2nd Ave | www.capchoice.com | [email protected] | Downtown Haines, overlooking the harbor. 40 rooms. Suites. Lounge. Picnic/BBQ area. Car rentals.
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Hotel Halsingland Seasonal (May - mid-Oct) 907-766-2000, 800-542-6363 Historic Fort Seward| www.hotelhalsingland.com | [email protected] National historic landmark. Restaurant and lounge. Shuttle transportation. Car Rental
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Eagle’s Nest Motel Year-Round 907-766-2891, 1-800-354-6009 1 Mile Haines Hwy | www.alaskaeagletours.com | [email protected] Continental breakfast. All rooms are non-smoking. Grounding rooms available.
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Fort Seward Lodge and Restaurant Seasonal (Feb - Apr & May - Sep)907-766-2009, 877-617-3418 | 39 Mud Bay Rd | www.fortsewardlodge.com [email protected] Historic Fort building. Large outdoor deck, view, courtesy transportation. Seasonal restaurant, saloon.
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Alaska Guardhouse B & B, Year-Round 907-766-2566, toll-free 866-290-7445 alaskaguardhouse.com | [email protected] | B&B with 4 private rooms located on the grounds of historic Fort Seward. Full use of main floor, deck and yard.
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Chilkat Eagle B & B Year-Round 907-766-2763 Call collect | #67 Soap Suds Alley www.eagle-bb.com | [email protected] | Comfortable B & B located in historic Fort Seward. Walking distance to all local services. Courtesy van, self-serve breakfast.
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Clayton Place B & B Year-Round 907-766-2214 or 907-631-1020 | Downtown Haines on Willard. 2 rooms available with a shared bath; 1 room has a queen the other has a queen and twin. Dish TV, and daily muffins with coffee
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Cliffhanger B & B Year-Round 907-314-0099 | 2.2 Mile Haines Hwy www.cliffhangerbnb.com | Perched high on Mt. Ripinsky, featuring views of the Chilkat Valley. Hot tub, full breakfast, courtesy shuttle.
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Fort Seward B & B Seasonal (mid-Apr - mid-Oct) 907-766-2856 | 877-615-6676 House #1 Fort Seward Dr | www.fortsewardalaska.com | A Haines’ original with 7 rooms, historic hospitality and continental breakfast.
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Glacier View Lodge Seasonal 3 rooms with en-suite bath. Gourmet breakfast. Glacier views. Shuttle available. 1146 Mudbay Road |907-766-3658 x x
K.J. Tucker’s B & B Year-Round 907-767-5490 | 26 Mile Haines Hwywww.kjtuckers.com | [email protected] | Quiet, secluded location with views of the Chilkat Valley. Private rooms, cabin, house. Full breakfast.
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Sheltered Harbor B & B Seasonal (May - Sep) 907-766-2741 | 57 Beach Rd www.ashelteredharbor.com | [email protected] | Waterfront bed and breakfast, across from the cruise ship dock. Private entrance. Delicious breakfast.
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Summer Inn B & B Year-Round 907-766-2970 | 117-2nd Ave www.summerinnbnb.com | [email protected] | Centrally located historic house. 3 rooms. Shared living area and front porch. Big enough for privacy, small enough for conversation.
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The Attic Year-Round Vacation Rental | 800-572-8006 | Downtown on 2nd Ave www.reservationsbyranda.com/vacation-rentals/the-attic-in-haines | 2-bedroom second floor apartment with private deck. Queen bed in master bedroom, trundle bed in 2nd bedroom. Full kitchen and linens.
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Bear Den Suite Seasonal Vacation Rental (Apr - Oct) 520-289-6198 | 8 Main St www.alaskabearden.com | [email protected] | Downtown fully furnished apartment with roof patio overlooking marina. Full kitchen, laundry. Price reduced with extended stay.
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Bear Pause Vacation Rental 1-800-572-8006 | 1 mile from downtown www/reservationsbyranda.com/vacation-rentals/a-bear-s-pause-vacation-rentalApartment with private deck with mountain views, BBQ, weekly rates. Laundry and freezer.
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The Beach House 1-800-572-8006 www.reservationsbyranda.com/vacation-rentals/beach-house | One bedroom log cabin on the beach, located 1 mile from town. Full kitchen, private deck, claw-foot tub. Open year-round Rate
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The Cottage In Haines 1-800-572-8006 | [email protected]/vacation-rentals/the-cottage-in-haines 1-bedroom cottage 2 blocks from downtown. Water view. Fireplace. 2-night minimum.
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Cozy Cove Cottage Seasonal | 1-800-572-8006 | 10.5 Miles from downtown on Lutak Rd | www.reservationsbyranda.com/vacation-rentals/cozy-cove-cottage 2 bedroom cottage 2-night minimum.
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Dolphin Street Apartment Year-Round | 907-766-3713 or 512-789-31983.5 Mile Lutak Rd | www.lynnviewlodge.com/dolphin-street-apartment [email protected] | Three bedroom apartment, fully equipped and stocked kitchen. Scenic Lynn Canal view.
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Dolphin Street House Year- Round | 907-766-3713 or 512-789-3198 3.5 Mile Lutak Rd | www.lynnviewlodge.com/dolphin-street-apartment [email protected] | Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath house with an outside entertaining area with a gorgeous view.
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Fort Seward Condos Seasonal (Mar - Nov) | 907-766-2708 | #4 Fort Seward Dr www.fortsewardcondos.com | [email protected] | Fully furnished historic Fort Seward Officers’ Quarters. Vacation apartments. 2 night minimum. Weekly and monthly rates.
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Handlebar Inn Year-Round | 503-807-9357| 519 Dalton St [email protected] | 2 units right downtown, 2 night minimum. Wood fired hot tub and bikes available. Access to a heated garage to store gear.
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Hidden Cove Farm Year-Round | toll-free 1-800-572-8006 | 1406 Mud Bay Rdwww.hiddencovefarm.com | 2 miles from town. One bedroom private suite sleeps 5, or 3 bedroom main home sleeps 8, rent the entire house to sleep 13. Perched non hillside overlooking the Chilkat Inlet.
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Island View Vacation Rental Seasonal (May - Sept. 30) | 1-800-572-8006 1-mile Mud Bay Rd | Studio apartment above a detached garage on the shores of the Chilkat River. No children. www.reservationsbyranda.com/vacation-rentals/island-view-vacation-rental
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The Nest at Newton’s Cove Seasonal (May 1 - Sept. 15)toll-free 800-572-8006 | 2-mile Lutak Rd | www.thenestatnewtoncove.com | 2nd floor apartment, 2 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen. TV. View of Lynn Canal.
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Paradise Cove House Seasonal (May - Oct) | [email protected] | www.vrbo.com/424837 | 6 miles south of Haines. Secluded with views of Rainbow Glacier. Kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 7. TV.
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Paradise West Seasonal (May - Oct) | 1-800-572-8006 [email protected] | 6 miles south of Haines. Log cabin on the beach with open floor plan and master bedroom, sleeps up to 8. Direct TV. Sauna.
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Portage Cove Lookout Winter Only (Nov - April) | 241 Beach Rd 1-800-572-8006 | www.reservationsbyranda.com/vacation-rentals/portage-cove-lookout 3 bedroom, fully furnished house near waterfront and downtown. Freezer. Water views.
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Riley Ridge Retreat Year-round | 816-288-7438 | 5 Mile Mud Bay Road www.hainesvacation.com | [email protected] | 5 bedroom home can accommodate 8 people. Peaceful, quiet location. Views. Great for family and events.
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River House Year-round | 907-766-3849 | 84 River Rd | www.riverhousehaines.com [email protected] | Cottage on the Chilkat River with river and mountain views. Rent whole cottage or either of two units. Living, dining, kitchen area. Deck. Sauna.
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Su Casa Seasonal Vacation Rental (May - mid-Nov) | 907-766-3143 | 760-793-2669 www.reservationsbyranda.com/vacation-rentals/sucasa-vacation-rental | Studio apartment 6 miles south of town. Private deck , BBQ and garage. Weekly / monthly rates.
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Viking Cove Guest Houses Seasonal | 8 mile Mud Bay Rd | 1-800-572-8006 www.reservationsbyranda.com/vacation-rentals/viking-cove-guest-houses/ Five luxury cabins located on a 12 acre private peninsula south of Haines. 2 night minimum.
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33 Mile Roadhouse Seasonal (May - Oct) | 33 miles Haines Highway RV sites, Tent sites. No electric. Laundry, showers. See listing above in lodging.
Chilkat State Park Seasonal | Dirt road with 14% grade. 32 pull-through sites, 3 beachfront tent sites, fire rings, toilet, water pump, picnic tables, fishing, boat launch, hiking trails. State Park log cabin interpretive center. 7 miles south of Haines on Mud Bay Rd | 907-766-2292 | dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/haines
Chilkoot Lake Recreation Area Seasonal | 32 spaces, some with lake view. Fire rings, toilets, water pump, picnic tables, fishing, boat launch. 10 miles north of Haines, off of Lutak Rd907-766-2292 | dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/haines
The Gathering Place Seasonal (May - Sep) | 6-RV sites with water/electric, 2-RV primative sites, and 4 tent sites. Pet friendly Kitchen available for use. See listing above in Lodges. 8-mile Lutak Rd, toward Chilkoot Lake | 352-406-3759 | lodge 907-766-3324 | www.analaskagatheringplace.com |[email protected]
Haines Hitch-up RV Park, Inc. Seasonal (mid-May - mid-Sep)92-spacious full hookup grass sites. Cable TV and 50 amp sites available. Full service Good Sam park with free guest Wi-Fi, gift shop, tour info and ticket sales. Showers/laundry. 907-766-2882|www.hitchuprv.com
Mosquito Lake State Recreation Site Seasonal | 5 spaces, fire rings, fishing, boat launch. No toilets available. 27 mile on the Haines Hwy, turn onto Mosquito Lake Rd 907-766-2292 dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/haines.htm
Oceanside RV Park Year-round | Full service Good Sam Park. “On the water,” restrooms and shower, laundry, cable, Wi-Fi available, ice. Open year-round, 23 oceanfront sites. Tour booking. Downtown. 14 Front St, | 907-766-2437 | www.oceansiderv.com | [email protected]
Port Chilkoot Camper Park Seasonal (May - Oct) | adjacent to Fort Seward, overlooking Lynn Canal. Full and partial hookups. Showers and laundry facilities. Walk to town. 123 Mud Bay Rd | 907-766-2000 toll-free 800-542-6363 | www.hotelhalsingland.com | [email protected]
Portage Cove State Recreation Site Seasonal | Scenic, tent camping for backpackers and bicyclists only. No overnight parking. Fire rings. Water pump, toilets, picnic tables. On the water 3/4 mile south of downtown Haines on Beach Rd | dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/haines
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33 Mile Roadhouse CafeBreakfast, lunch and dinner. Best burgers in Southeast Alaska! Homemade soups and desserts. Open daily all year. 33 Mile Haines Hwy, 907-767-5510 www.33mileroadhouse.com
Bamboo Room Restaurant & Pioneer BarFull service sports bar and restaurant open 7 am year-round. Breakfast, lunch and dinner for all. Famous halibut fish and chips, featuring local seafood and freshly ground burgers. Pool table. Friendly, local hangout. Live music. Family owned for 60 years. 2nd Ave & Main St. 907-766-2800 www.bamboopioneer.net
Bear-Rittos Eatery & BakerySeasonal (Mar-Oct)Speciality burritos & breakfasts with homemade sauces & breads. Great burgers and croissant sandwiches. Main St., near harbor | 907-766-2117
Big Al’s Salmon ShackSeasonal (May - Sep). Fresh from the sea, locally caught, wild Alaskan fish-n-chips and smoked salmon. Walk up cart with outside seating. Mon - Sat, 11am - 7pm. Haines Hwy, across from Post Office, | 907-766-2883
Chilkat Restaurant & BakerySeasonal (Feb - Nov) . American and Thai menu. Breakfast, lunch and dinner with daily specials. Salads, hamburgers, pastries, donuts, coffee, smoothies. 5th and Dalton, 907-766-3653 [email protected]
Commander’s Room Restaurant & Officers’ Club LoungeSeasonal (May - Sep) Located in the Hotel Halsingland in historic Fort Seward. Restaurant serving new American cuisine, utilizing fresh local ingredients, classically prepared. Lounge offers a bar menu, comfortable atmosphere and great views. Full bar and extensive wine list. 907-766-2000 www.hotelhalsingland.com
Fireweed RestaurantSeasonal (Mar - Sep) Freshly baked pizza and desserts. Soup. Salads. Local seafood. Pastas and deserts. Serving Haines local beer and wine list. Lunch and dinner (Tuesday - Saturday). Blacksmith Rd in historic Fort Seward, 907-766-3838 | and on Facebook
Fogcutter BarLight food. Beers on tap including Haines Brewing and Alaskan Brewing companies. 2 pool tables, darts, foosball, big screen TVs. Open year-round. 122 Main St, | 907-766-2555 | on Facebook
Fort Seward Restaurant & SaloonSeasonal (May - Sep) Historical and colorful. Saloon hours Wed - Sun 5 pm to 2 am. Restaurant hours of operation are seasonal and for special occasions. Mud Bay Rd in Ft. Seward 907-766-2009 | toll-free 877-617-3418 fortsewardlodge.com | [email protected]
The KlondikeSeasonal Wood fired pizza, salads, and calzones. Dine in or take out. Local Haines beer and wines. Located in the old WhiteFang movie set at the SE Alaska State Fairgrounds, | 907-766-3700
Lighthouse Restaurant & Harbor BarHistoric 1886 back bar. Sports always available. Great seafood. Harbor view. World Tavern Poker Tournaments and Karaoke nights. Serving lunch and dinner daily. ATM available. 1 Front St at the Harbor. 907-766-2442 [email protected]
Mountain Market & Cafe / Ripinsky Roasters Deli and full espresso bar featuring organic fair trade coffee roasted on the premises; baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads and more. Grocery & liquor. Open daily year-round. Third Ave and Haines Hwy, | 907-766-3340 www.mountain-market.com
The Pilotlight Bakery & Restaurant Serving Alaskan cuisine, boat/farm to table, and rustic comfort food. Brunch, lunch & dinner. Gluten free options, beer & wine. Ocean view & front porch dining. 1 Soap suds alley, 1 block up from cruise ship dock. 907-766-2962
Rusty Compass CoffeehouseSeasonal (May - Sep & Nov - Dec)Espresso drinks, specialty teas, exquisite baked goods, lunch specials and gifts. Main St across from bank, | 907-766-3941
Sarah j’s ShoppeSeasonal (May - Sep) Eat, Drink, Grow. Espresso, specialty drinks, handcrafted treats, light breakfasts, sandwiches, soups, salads and treasures. 2nd Ave across from the Visitor Center907-766-2829 and on Facebook
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Haines Brewing CompanyMicro-brewery and tasting room with a view. Established in 1999 with handcrafted brews by the growler to go, tasting and by the glass on premise. Also locally brewed on tap, vintage ales & root beer. New brewery building on Main St. 907-766-3823www.hainesbrewing.com | [email protected]
Port Chilkoot DistilleryMicro distillery and tasting room. Local harvested herbs, fruits, and wild plants go into the handcrafting of small batches of whiskey, vodka, gin, and other spirits reflecting the unique flavor of Southeast Alaska. Tours, tastings, gourmet cocktails with local ingredients and gifts. Blacksmith Dr, Ft. Seward 907-314-0838 www.portchilkootdistillery.com
Alaska Indian ArtsTotem carving, silverwork, printmaking, historic display. Active for more than 50 years in the revival and perpetuation of Northwest Coast art forms. Historic #13 Fort Seward Dr, 907-766-2160www.alaskaindianarts.com | [email protected]
Art on MainLocal Arts Confluence supporting and promoting local artist in Haines. Rotating small gallery and ongoing information about art happenings in Haines, 1st Fridays, and walking sculpture tours. On Main St. downtown 907-303-0220. www.alaskaartsconfluence.org
Catotti & Goldberg Art StudioAward-winning artists Donna Catotti and Rob Goldberg create paintings in oil, watercolor and pastel as well as hand-printed serigraphs. Goldberg also makes custom guitars, violins and cellos. Mud Bay Rd, 907-766-2707 www.artstudioalaska.com | [email protected]
Extreme Dreams Fine Arts & CraftsGallery of unique arts and crafts. Watercolor, bronze, glass beads and mosaic, cast silver, Damascus steel and much more. 6.5 Mile Mud Bay Rd, |907-766-2097 www.extremedreams.com |[email protected]
Forget-Me-Not GalleryLocated in historic Fort Seward, 3 blocks from cruise ship dock up Soap Suds Alley. Look for the sky blue house with murals. Featuring “Art from the Heart” by local artist Debi Knight Kennedy. Unique sterling silver jewelry, block prints, sculptures, art t-shirts, pewter ornaments and much more. www.debiknightkennedy.com [email protected]
Ron Horn PhotographyWildlife and scenic photography. 907-766-2797www.eaglevalleyphoto.com [email protected]
Sea Wolf GallerySeasonal Mixed-media artist Tresham Gregg’s studio located in the log cabin on the parade grounds of Fort Seward. Featuring woodcarving, prints, jewelry and more. Fort Seward Parade Grounds | 907-766-2558 www.tresham.com | [email protected]
Whale Rider GallerySeasonalTresham Gregg’s unique art and handmade jackets by Annette Smith. 16 Portage St | 907-766-2540 www.tresham.com
The Wild IrisEntrance located on Portage Street just up from the cruise ship dock. Art shop with beautiful Alaskan garden. Local jewelry, Northwest Coast and Eskimo art, silkscreen prints, amber and local Gold Rush Alaska gold. Jewelry and eye glasses repairs. 22 Tower Rd, 907-766-2300 [email protected]
Uniquely Alaskan ArtsSeasonalMost unique collection of Alaskan treasures in all materials, including whale bone, baleen and ivory. Unique jewelry featuring all of Alaska’s gems. 201 Willard St, 907-766-3525 [email protected]
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Shopping
Art Galleries
Extreme Dreams Fine Arts & Crafts
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Haines is an incredible place, in a large part due to the amazing people that live here using creative ideas, working the land and sea, and using local products to make a living. Be it harvesting fish from the sea, birch syrup, trees and plants from the rainforest, or just harvesting raw talent; Haines entrepreneurs will inspire and satisfy by turning these harvests into edibles, art, furniture, instruments and more.
Forest & Sea to Table...
Spruce, Juniper and Hops!
The spirit of Haines is alive in Fort Seward with locally distilled, small batch
spirts produced with a taste of Haines including
spruce tip and wormwood. Award winning Port Chilkoot Distillery, owners, Heather Shade and Sean Copeland, can be found distilling or pouring gourmet cocktails in the cozy tasting room in a restored building on Ft. Seward.
Haines Brewing Co. in a brand new building on Main St. Pouring handcrafted beers in a spacious tasting room. Venture in to sample brew master,
Paul Wheeler’s seasonal beers, including Sprucetip
Ale. Also find these brews on tap in bars and restaurants around Haines.
Forest to Table Combine the ultimate backcountry skiing with woodworking and you find Fairweather Ski Works Handcrafted skis
and snowboards. Using local Sitka Spruce, Birch
wood and often topped with local art work.
You may not see Zen Bathworks on Main St. Haines but you will find their beautifully hand crafted hot tubs
and Japanese ofuro tubs, made from local
woods shipped all over the world. www.zenbathworks.com
Keep your eyes open for other local wood products, like Rob Goldberg Guitars, handcrafted furniture, birch turned bowls and kitchen wares.
Sea to TableFishing is a way of life in Haines,with local fisherman bringing salmon in the summer seasons, halibut year round, cod, crab and shrimp. You will find the freshest catch on local menus, grocery stores and gift stores. Family owned smokery, Dejon Delights, further enhances the flavors of the sea by smoking fish with local birch and alder; oc-casionally featuring special flavors like stout from the local brewery. Look out in the waters for the local fleet heading out for the salmon opener and don’t leave Haines without experiencing fish straight from the sea to your plate.
John Norton Birch Bowl
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Alaska Backcountry OutfitterQuality adventure gear. Hiking, camping, climbing, paddling gear, clothing, and gifts. Skateboard, ski, snowboard and snowshoe sales, service and rentals. Winter preparedness and safety assistance. Gear maintenance and repair tech. 111 2nd Ave,907-766-2876 |www.alaskanaturetours.net
Alaska Sport ShopCamping, fishing and hunting supplies. Alaska, Yukon and B.C. fishing licenses. Helly Hansen, Xtra Tuff boots, Oakley, Hodgman, Carhartt and more. 420 Main St, [email protected]
Caroline’s ClosetContemporary apparel for men and women including the Hanes brand, gifts and accessories. Shoes, brands include Nike and Sierra Designs. Music, Burt’s Bees, Alaskan souvenirs and clothing. 204 Main St, 907-766-3223
Fairweather Ski Works Locally hand crafted skis and snowboards Local wood from the Chilkat Valley is the core of all Fairweather Ski Works skis. Dalron City at the SE Alaska St. Fairgrounds. 907-766-3540 [email protected] | www.fairweatherskiworks.com
Lost Coast Surf Shop Locally made t-shirts and clothing, Patagonia and Prana outdoor apparel and accessories. 2nd and Main St, | 907-766-3472
Mike’s Bikes & BoardsQuality bicycle sales, service and rentals. Also, skateboards, longboards, snowboards, Indo Boards, eye wear, protective gear, disc golf, snow/skate apparel, Neff, RVCA, Seedless, Grassroots, GoPro. Facebook. Summer hours: 9 am - 6 pm daily.Located with Outfitter Sporting Goods on Haines Hwy, 907-766-3232
Outfitter Sporting GoodsFishing, hunting, camping and hiking products; bait licenses. Outdoor clothing including Nike, Helly Hansen, Kelty, Sierra Designs, Bogs, Alps, Xtra Tuff, Cascade Design and Thermostat products. Near Fort Seward, located with Haines Quick Shop. 907-766-3221 [email protected]
ShtumpaSeasonal (May - Sep) Eco-friendly organic t-shirts printed in Haines and showcasing the talents of local artists. See the whole collection at our website. SE Alaska Fairgrounds, | 907-766-2961 www.shtumpa.com | [email protected]
Shyine Designs (Artic Wild Wear)Women’s and Children’s clothing store. Designed one-of-a-kind and made in Haines. SE Alaska Fairgroundswww.shyine.com | 907-314-0890
Sockeye Cycle Co.Bike sales, service, tours and rentals. 24 Portage St, 907-766-2869 www.cyclealaska.com | [email protected]
Valley of the Eagles Golf Links Pro ShopSeasonalOne-stop shopping for all your golf needs. 1.5 Mile Haines Hwy, 907-766-2401 | 907-314-0760 www.hainesgolf.com | [email protected]
Alaska Rod’sHigh quality Alaskan handmade products. Custom knives, natural healing salves from local plants, Devil’s Club beads and walking sticks. Local photography, art, jewelry, carved ivory and jade, baskets, leather products and Tlingit art. Drums, silver, cedar carvings, t-shirts, snowshoes and outdoor gear. Fudge. Main and 2nd St, 907-766-2352 | www.alaskarods.com
Babbling BookWide selection of books, toys, cards, maps, journals and gifts. Open year-round. 223 Main St,907-766-3356 [email protected]
Bear Den GiftsSeasonal (Apr - Oct) Alaskan gifts, carvings, hats, “Life-is-Good” items. Big shop, Large selection. 8 Main St, 520-289-6198www.alaskabearden.com | [email protected]
Bell’s StoreThe finest in Alaskan seafood: King crab, salmon, shrimp, halibut, and more. Alaskan gifts, fresh flowers, clothing. We pack and ship. 22-2nd Ave N, 907-766-2950, toll-free 800-446-2950
Cottage Arts Seasonal (Arpil - Dec) Specializing in locally made as well as Alaskan-made fine arts, crafts, jewelry, foods & condiments. Portage St. in historic Ft. Seward, 907-766-2031
Dalton City Yarn EmporiumFor all your knitting/crocheting needs; yarn, accessories and classes. Open year-round Mon - Fri 1-6 pm and Sat 10 am-2 pm. SE Alaska Fairgrounds, 907-766-2779daltoncityyarn.com | [email protected]
Dejon Delights Alaska Smokery & Gourmet GiftsSalmon, halibut and black cod-smoked and fresh. Custom processing available. Alaskan-made
gifts. Shipping year-round. Portage St, just up from the cruise ship dock
907-766-2505| 800-539-3608 www.dejondelights.com | [email protected]
Clothing & Outdoor Gear
Gifts & Local Products
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Gillnetter Gear ShedSeasonal (May - Sep)Featuring Alaskan artists, nautical gifts, Ray Troll T-shirts. 4 Main St, | [email protected]
Gold SpotSeasonal (May - Sep) Locally made nugget jewelry, ivory, natural nuggets, and colored stones. Clothing for all ages. Alaskan gifts. Est. 1984. 8 2nd Ave. N, 907-766-2772
Great Alaska Soap CompanyA small home-based business, located in Haines, Alaska. We offer all natural soap, lip balm and deet-free insect repellent. All products are chemical free and made in small quantities to insure freshness. 907-314-0801| www.aksoap.com | [email protected] Haines Packing Co.Seasonal (May - Sep) Custom products – smoked salmon, caviar, fresh/frozen sockeye salmon fillets, salmon jerky and halibut. 5.5 Mile Mud Bay Rd, 907-766-2883 www.hainespacking.com
The House of BeadsBooks, beading supplies, beaded jewelry, array of colorful beads and gifts. Next to the Hair Shop on 404 Main St, 907-766-3351 [email protected]
King’s StoreDigital downloading and printing, copy center, scanning and file downloads. Film and camera supplies, nautical charts, frames. Office and art supplies, gifts, notary and fax service. 204 Main St, 907-766-2336 | [email protected]
Mile’s Furniture Candles, toys, gift ideas, furniture and household items. 502 Main | 907-766-2855
Northwest Pewter Co.Tlingit and Tsimshian Indian designed pewter tableware. Corporate gifts and wholesale. Open by appointment. 121 Chestnut St, [email protected] | www.northwestpewter.com
Orca Arts & CraftsSeasonal (May - Sep) Located across from the cruise ship dock. Unique gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, handcrafted items, snacks, soda and more. 57 Beach Rd, 907-766-2741 | www.sheltered-harbor.com
Portage COve Art ShopSelling Alaskan artists’ photography, hand-knit ware, crafts, jewelry and many more products. On Beach Rd. across from the cruise ship dock.
Second NatureFun Guy Foraged Products, LLC, “The store that helps people enjoy nature’s bounty.” Items for the outdoors person, the gourmet cook, the vintage collector and home brewer. Chilkat Valley mushroom products, field guides and foraging tools, berry products, raw honey, beeswax candles, home brewing supplies, 121 2nd Ave N | 907-766-2992 www.kingporcini.com | [email protected]
Sheldon Museum Gift ShopSupporting Haines’ artists and writers with locally made high quality gifts and jewelry, wide variety of books about local area. Main St, | 907-766-2366 [email protected]
Some Things Fishy One-of-kind gifts for the “fisher” people in our life plus handmade placemats, table runner, quilts, aprons and napkins with a seaside theme. Featuring serveral artists that us natural shells and driftwood in mobiles and other rustic creations for home decor. Located 5.5 mile Mud Bay Rd, with Haines Packing Co.907-766-2840
Skipping Stone Studios, LCCAlaskan and local art, pottery, jewelry and accessories. Unique U.S. Made gifts. 221 Main St, | 907-314-0020
Talia’s Treasures Consignment shop, clothing, household goods, tools, and gear. Open W-F 11 am - 3 pm, Sat 10 am - 3 pm. On the corner of 3rd and Main St.
Trading PostSeasonal (May - Sep) Native made moccasins and gifts, Alaska T-shirts and fleece items, natural gold nuggets. 128 2nd Ave, | 907-766-3195
Alaska Backcountry Outfitter
Skipping Stones Studio
Alaskan Liquor StoreSpecialty liquors, micro brews and fine wine headquarters of Haines. Cigarettes and local information. 208 Main St, | [email protected]
Haines Quick ShopConvenience store, ATM and movie rentals. Great selection of grocery items. Ice, cold soda, ice cream, wide variety of snack items. Mile 0 Haines Hwy, [email protected]
Howsers IGA SupermarketShopping Center. Fast, friendly service. Full service grocery store. Self-service meat department. Check out the produce, dairy, grocery and general merchandise departments. Cubed and block ice, ATM.209 Main St, 907-766-2040 [email protected]
Mountain Market & Cafe / Mountain Spirits Natural and Organic food market and deli. Bulk, produce, and home gifts. Full liquor store with premium spirits, wines and micro brews. Open daily year-round. Third Ave and Haines Hwy, 907-766-3340 | www.mountain-market.com
Olerud’s Market CenterFull service grocery. Best meat in town. Large selection of produce and dairy products. Family owned and operated. 420 Main St| 907-766-2441 | www.oleruds.com
Outfitter Liquor StoreWidest variety and best selection in Haines. Coldest beer and best deals. Local information. Near Fort Seward, located with Haines Quick Shop. Mile 0 Haines Hwy, 907-766-3220 [email protected]
Haines Borough Public Swimming PoolSwim times available for children, adults and seniors. Water aerobic classes and swimming lessons offered. Shower only rates available. Haines Highway, Haines, AK 99827 | 907-766-2666
Haines Brewing CompanyEst. 1999 Handcrafted brews by the growler to go or by the glass on premise. Also locally brewed on tap, vintage ales & root beer | 907-766-3823www.hainesbrewing.com | [email protected]
Haines Borough Public LibraryBooks, movies, CDs, public space. Free internet access. Used books for sale. Photo-copying and printing services. Kids area and storytime for children. Programs for all ages. 111 3rd Ave, 907-766-2545 www.haineslibrary.com
Haines Packing Co.Seasonal (May - Sep) Bring your camera to one of the oldest cannery sites. State-of-the-art equipment processes all 5 species of wild Alaska salmon delivered by local fleet. Custom products: smoked salmon, caviar, fresh/frozen sockeye salmon fillets, salmon jerky and halibut. 5.5 Mile Mud Bay Rd, Letnikof Cove, 907-766-2883 | www.hainespacking.com
Port Chilkoot DistilleryLocal harvested herbs, fruits, and wild plants go into the handcrafting of small batches of whiskey, vodka, gin, and other spirits that reflect the unique flavor of Southeast Alaska. Tours, tasting and gifts. 34 Blacksmith Dr, 907-314-0838 portchilkootdistillery.com
American Bald Eagle FoundationInterpretive wildlife displays featuring a diorama that represents the 48,000-acre Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Live eagle and raptor presentations in our new raptor center. 115 Haines Hwy, www.baldeagles.org | [email protected]
Hammer MuseumSeasonal (May - Sep)The world’s first museum dedicated to preserving the history of the hammer, mankind’s first tool. Over 1,700 hammers on display. 108 Main St, | 907-766-2374www.hammermuseum.org [email protected]
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Museums & Cultural
Attractions
Haines Brewing Co. (Spruce Tip Ale)
Things To DoThe Hammer Museum
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Jilkaat Kwaan Cultural Tours, LLCSeasonal (May - Sep)Experience the tradition, dance and culture of the Chilkat Tlingit people on a visit to Klukwan, the last remaining village of the Chilkat Tlingit. Visit the new Heritage Center housing traditional art and treasured artifacts. For more information and to schedule a tour. (see section on pg. 10)[email protected] | www.jilkaatkwaanheritagecenter.org
Sheldon Museum & Cultural CenterGet oriented to Haines and the Chilkat Valley. Native Tlingit art and culture, Haines history (Presbyterian Mission, Eldred Rock Lighthouse, Shipwrecks, Army Fort, Fishing, Logging, Mining) and the work of local artists. Research archives. Gift shop. 11 Main St, 907-766-2366www.sheldonmuseum.org [email protected]
Alaska FjordlinesSeasonal (May - Sep)Fjord Express to Juneau. Wildlife and day cruise package with guaranteed whale watching. See the Mendenhall Glacier, state capital, governor’s mansion and downtown Juneau. 4 Main St, 907-766-3395 toll-free 800-320-0146www.alaskafjordlines.com | [email protected]
Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School, Inc.Daily sea kayaking trips and rentals, whitewater rafting, hiking, glacier trekking, rock and ice climbing and mountaineering courses. 907-766-3366www.alaskamountainguides.comclimb@alaskamountainguides.com International Wilderness Leadership School 800-985-495 | www.iwls.com
Alaska Nature ToursProfessional naturalists provide guided nature tours, hiking adventures, bird watching and wildlife photography expeditions in Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve and Chilkoot Lake. Brown bear and eagle viewing. Kayak and canoe rentals. 109 2nd Ave, PO Box 491, Haines, AK 99827 907-766-2876 | 907-766-2868 www.alaskanaturetours.net | [email protected]
Alaska River OutfittersSeasonal (Jun - Sep)Specializing in outfitting private river runners on the Tatshenshini and Alsek Rivers. Raft rentals, put-in transportation and food packing service, Jun 1-Sep 1. 907-766-3307 | 801-733-4669 [email protected]
Chilkat River AdventuresSeasonal (May - Sep)Where the road ends, your adventure begins. Enjoy a comfortable, scenic jet boat tour in the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. PO Box 556, Haines, AK 99827907-766-2050 | toll-free 800-478-9827 www.jetboatalaska.com | [email protected]
Chilkoot Lake ToursSeasonal (May - Sep)Freshwater fishing and wildlife viewing. Spacious 28’ twin pontoon boats, all gear provided. Salmon, char, bears and eagles. No experience necessary Come experience Wild Alaska. 907-314-3179www.chilkootlake.com | [email protected]
Eagle Preserve Floats (Chilkat Guides)Seasonal (May - Sep)Daily guided float trips through the Chilkat Valley Bald Eagle Preserve with Chilkat Guides. Tatshenshini, Alsek and Kongakut multiple day river expeditions. 907-766-2491www.raftalaska.com | [email protected]
FlyDrake (Earth Center Adventures)Glacier Bay scenic flights of quality and value with owner/operator Drake. Custom and photography flights. Family rates. Featured in National Geographic and ski films. Glacier and beach landings with year round service. Drake’s hangar at the airport. 907-303-0675 | 907-314-0675 www.flydrake.com
Haines Borough Town TourSeasonal (May - Sep) Enjoy seeing Haines through the eyes and experienced longtime resident, Duck Hess. Living in Haines 50 plus years he has seen many changes over his tenure. Enjoy hearing of how Haines used to be and how it has adapted to all the changes throughout those 50 plus years. Tour is approximately 1 hour. 907-766-2050 | 800-478-9827
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Tours & Excursions
What do you do with 8000 hammers? You start a Hammer Mu-seum. Dave Pahl’s col-lection, albeit quirky, spans from hammer art to his prized arti-
fact, the 19th century Tlingit Warrior Pick. With
stories to match each ham-mer, visitors will be fascinated with this Haines landmark on Main St. Just look for the 20 foot hammer right across from the Sheldon Museum!
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Haines Rafting CompanySpecializing in private and small groups raft trips through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Trips depart daily May through September. Private van tours, Glacier Flight Seeing & Fjord Cruise combos are also available.907-314-0340 | Seasonal (May - Sep) www.hainesrafting.com | [email protected]
Kroschel Wildlife CenterSeasonal (May - Sep) Live animal wildlife center, all indigenous to the region: Bears, moose, lynx, wolves, wolverines, eagles and much more. Great photo opportunities and close encounters of the wild kind. www.kroschelfilms.com | [email protected]
Mountain Flying Service Flying since 1992. Glacier flightseeing, Air Taxi, Glacier Bay National Park. DeHavilland Beaver aircraft. Remote beach and glacier landings. 132 2nd Ave, 907-766-3007
www.mountainflyingservice.com | [email protected] Glacier Adventures, LLCCustom and exclusive tours in Haines. Brown bear and eagle viewing. Bald Eagle Preserve raft trips and Chilkoot Lake Kayaking tours. Private tours with naturalist/photographer Joe Ordonez, author of Where Eagles Gather, the Story of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. | 907-766-3576www.tourhaines.com | [email protected]
Sockeye CycleSeasonal (May - Oct) Bicycle tours, rentals, sales and service. Guided tours from 3 hours to 10 days for all levels of cyclists. 24 Portage St, 907-766-2869 www.cyclealaska.com | [email protected]
Takshanuk Mountain TrailSeasonal Ride a 4x4 Kawasaki ‘Mule’ on a guided wilderness adventure to see panoramic views of Lutak Inlet and enjoy a halibut lunch in our rustic lodge set at 1100-ft elevation. Perfect for families of all ages and abilities. 907-766-3179www.takshanuktrail.com | [email protected]
Valley of the Eagles Golf Links & Driving Range Seasonal (Apr - Oct) Golf course and driving range. Par 36 nine-hole links course. Pro shop, club rentals, pull and electric carts. PGA Pro on staff for group or individual lessons. Custom fitting for Ping, TaylorMade and Wilson clubs. 1.5 Mile Haines Hwy, 907-766-2401 907-314-0760 www.hainesgolf.com | [email protected]
1st Choice ChartersSeasonal (mid-May - mid-Sep) 4 and 6-hour fishing charters. 2 hour sightseeing charters. Electric downriggers and bait and tackle supplied. 27 ft vessel with heated cabin, “flush” head, and semi-covered deck. More than 20 years’ experience based out of Haines. 907-314-0681 |320-224-7646 fish1stchoice.com | [email protected]
Alaska Fair Chase GuidingSeasonal (Apr - Jun & Sep - Dec) Hunting for brown bears, black bears and mountain goats. Spring and fall hunts. | 907-767-5775 [email protected]
Chilkoot Lake ToursSeasonal (May - Sep) Fresh water fishing and wildlife viewing. Spacious 28’ twin pontoon boats, all gear provided. Salmon, Char, Bears and Eagles. 907-314-3179www.chilkootlake.com | [email protected]
Fly GuidesFully outfitted guided fly fishing tours. Includes Simms waders, fly rods, hand-tied flies and instruction. Beginners welcome. [email protected]
I Fish Haines AlaskaSeasonal sport fishing for halibut and salmon with a local guide aboard the 42’ “Peggy Sue”. Sightseeing and custom tours. Group excursions from cruise ships 518-634-6170 | [email protected] | ifishhainesalaska.com
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33-mile Roadhouse and recreationSnowmachine rentals available. Cabins with kitchenettes. Restaurant. Open year-round. 33-mile Haines Hwy, 907-767-5756 www.33mileroadhouse.com
Alaska Backcountry Outfitter Ski, snowboard and snowshoe rentals and sales. Winter preparedness and safety assistance. Sales, service and rentals. Gear maintenance and repair tech.111-2nd Ave S, 907-766-2876www.alaskanaturetours.net | [email protected]
Alaska Heliskiing & Alaska Guide School Custom winter helicopter adventures for people of all abilities. Big terrain and first descents are the rule with many runs over 4,000 vertical feet. Learn to be a heli-ski guide. 907-767-5745 | www.alaskaheliskiing.com [email protected]
Alaska Mountain Guides Custom heli-ski and backcountry adventure as well as, glacier trekking, rock and ice climbing and mountaineering courses. 907-766-3366www.alaskamountainguides.comclimb@alaskamountainguides.com
Alaska Nature ToursGuided wildlife viewing, photography, birding and nature tours focusing on the world’s largest concentration of bald eagles, November through January in the Bald Eagle Preserve. Day tours and multiple day complete packages. 109 2nd Ave, 907-766-2876/2868www.alaskanaturetours.net | [email protected]
Fly drake (Earth Center Adventures)Complete ski plane services, 2 ski planes supporting the local Haines area, Glacier Bay and beyond. Owner/operator. Ski, mountaineering and backcountry services are at the heart of the operation. At the Haines Airport | 907-303-0675 | 907-314-0675 www.flydrake.com
Rainbow Glacier Adventures, LLCCustom and exclusive tours in Haines. Eagle viewing, wildlife and nature photography tours with naturalist/photographer, and author, Joe Ordonez. 907-766-3576 www.tourhaines.com | [email protected]
Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures, LLC (SEABA)Seasonal (Feb - Oct, season shift closure May & Sep)Premier winter heliskiing and snowcat skiing. 907-766-2009www.skiseaba.com | [email protected]
Alaska SeaplanesYear-round scheduled flights and charter service available. Connecting Haines with Skagway, Juneau, Gustavus, Sitka, Hoonah, Kake, Angoon, Tenakee, Pelican, Elfin Cove and Excursion Inlet. Office at Haines Airport, Haines Hwy, 907-766-3800, Juneau 907-789-3331 | www.flyalaskaseaplanes.com [email protected]
FlyDrake (Earth Center Adventures)Year-round Cessna 206 service, 5 seats, efficient/affordable charter flights connecting Haines, Skagway, Juneau, Gustavus and beyond. Super Cub charters. Owner operated. Drake’s hangar at the Haines Airport 907-303-0675 | 907-314-0675 www.flydrake.com
Harris Aircraft ServicesOperating scheduled flight services year-round throughout Southeast. Fleet consists of two Piper Chieftains operating under Instrument Flight Rules. Ask about shipping freight. 877-966-3050 | [email protected] | www.harrisaircraftservices.com
Mountain Flying Service Flying since 1992. | Glacier flightseeing, Air Taxi, Glacier Bay National Park. DeHavilland Beaver aircraft. Remote beach and glacier landings. 132-2nd Ave, 907-766-3007www.mountainflyingservice.com | [email protected]
Fjord Flying (Formerly Wings of Alaska)Scheduled flights to Skagway, Juneau, Hoonah, and Gustavus. Charters and tours available. Freight service daily. Office at Haines Airport 907-766-2030 | 800-789-9464www.fjordflying.com | [email protected]
AVIS Car Rental (Hotel Halsingland)Seasonal (May - mid-Oct) Unlimited mileage. AWD vehicles available 13 Fort Seward Dr, In Fort Seward. 907-766-2000 | toll-free 800-542-6363 [email protected]
Captain’s Choice Car RentalsCars, SUVs, and truck rentals. 108-2nd Ave, 907-766-3111 | toll-free 800-478-2345www.capchoice.com | [email protected]
Lynn View Lodge Car RentalRecent model AWD SUVs for hourly, daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Open year-round. Complimentary airport and ferry transportation. 3.5 Mile Lutak Rd, 907-766-3713 | 512-789-3198 www.lynnviewlodge.com/haines-alaska-car-rentals [email protected]
Tour de Scooter50cc engine scooter rental located between Haines Quick Shop and Post Office, close to cruise ship dock. 41 Haines Highway, 1-832-264-6068 [email protected] www.tourdescooter.com
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Alaska FjordlinesSeasonal (May - Sep)Fjord Express to Juneau. Wildlife and day cruise package with guaranteed whale watching. See the Mendenhall Glacier, state capital, governor’s mansion and downtown Juneau. 4 Main St, 907-766-3395toll-free 800-320-0146www.alaskafjordlines.com | [email protected]
Alaska Marine HighwayState ferry system connecting the Lower 48 and Canada with Inside Passage communities and Alaska’s road system. toll-free 800-642-0066Haines 907-766-2111 | Recording 907-766-2113www.dot.state.ak.us | [email protected]
Haines-Skagway Fast FerrySeasonal (May - Sep) A 15-mile, 45-minute scenic trip. Reliable service, centrally located docks and convenient schedule. White Pass railroad packages available. 39 Beach Rd, 907-766-2100www.hainesskagwayfastferry.comreservations@hainesskagwayfastferry.com
Auto, Marine and RVBigfoot Auto ServiceNapa auto parts. Complete service department. RV and marine repairs, tire sales, 24-hour towing and used parts. 1 Mile Haines Hwy, | 907-766-2458 Towing 907-303-0130 | toll-free 800-766-5406
Haines Tire and AutomotiveAutomotive and engine repair. ATVs and snow-machines. Welding and fabrication of fittings for fishing boats. Open Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm.Large red building on Sawmill Rd, 907-766-2990
McKinley’s Tire & Auto RepairRepair all types of computerized, electronic auto systems, engines, transmissions, brakes, tune-ups, oil changes and tire service center. Towing service. 308 Dalton St, 907-766-2250
Canal Marine CompanyMarine and small engine parts and repairs. Auto repair, welding, Stihl dealer, lawn and garden equipment and snowmachine repairs. Mechanic on duty. SCUBA diver. Open all year. 10 Front St, 907-766-2437 [email protected]
Duck In Car & RV Wash SeasonalLarge bays and a coin-operated self-serve wash. Duck in and fly away sparkling clean! 842 Main St,907-766-2050
The Parts PlaceAuto, RV and marine parts. “If we don’t have it and you need it, we will get it!” 104 3rd Ave S, 907-766-2940
Hair & Beauty Salons The Hair ShopFull service family salon. Wide variety of hair and natural nail services. OPI, Goldwell Color, PureOlogy, ISO, Wolff Tanning Systems. 404 Main St, 907-766-3550 | [email protected]
Lori’s Hair SalonProfessional hair design for everyone. Open all year. Mon - Thu, 10am - 5pm. 842 Main St, 907-303-3003
Medical & Health Services Body IQ Physical TherapyProfessional physical therapy services. No doctor’s referral required. Insurance billing, including Medicare and Medicaid. 19 Fort Seward Dr, 907-766-2600 www.bodyiqpt.com
Chilkat Valley Acupuncture & Oriental MedicineAcupuncture & Oriental Medicine care. 210 Main St, 907-766-3335
Klondike ChiropracticChiropractic, Massage and Acupuncture care.225 Main St, 907-766-3555
SEARHC Medical & Dental Full medical and dental clinic. Emergency Care. Pharmacy by appointment only.131-1st Ave, 907-766-6300
Bodywork & Wellness Haines Borough Swimming PoolBorough facility providing adult and kids swim time and exercise classes, shower rates. Located on Haines Hwy by the school, 907-766-2666
Klondike ChiropracticChiropractic, Massage and Acupuncture care.225 Main St, 907-766-3555
Krystal Norberg, CMT MassageCertified Massage Therapist. Practicing Swedish, Deep Tissue and Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique. Call for an appointment. 907-314-0997
Soul Hands Therapeutic Massage & BodyworkMandy Ramsey, certified massage practitioner. House calls also available. 907-766-3697
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Bodywork & Wellness , cont Stillpoint TherapiesCynthia Allen, CMT. Nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. 890 Oslund Dr907-766-2724 | [email protected]
Thors Fitness Center527 Main St. Fitness Center, weights, workout equipment, monthly rates. 907-766-3331
Laundry & ShowersMoose Horn LaundryLaundry facilities and public showers. Wash and fold services. 1 Mile Haines Hwy, 99827 | 907-766-3939
Oceanside RV Park Laundry & ShowerYear-round laundry and public shower. 14 Front St, 907-766-2437
PetsI Do PawsLocal animal lover Ivanca Jones provides professional dog grooming and pet day care. 907-314-0412
Haines Animal Rescue Kennel (hark) Local humane dog and cat rescue and care.1 mile Small Tracts Rd, 907-766-3334
Printing, Computer, ServicesGot a ByteComputer services, virus protection, software installation, upgrades, data recovery, network setup, theater setup, and help in other areas. [email protected]
King’s StoreDigital downloading and printing, copy center, scanning and file downloads. Film and camera supplies, nautical charts, frames. Office and art supplies, gifts, notary and fax service. 204 Main St, 907-766-2336 | [email protected]
Radio Shack, DealerCable TV, prepaid cell phone services and accessories. Electronics and photo supplies. Stitch ‘Em Up Designs Embroidery. Toys, fax service, copies. 715 Main St, 907-766-2337 | [email protected]
Travel and InformationColdwell Banker Race Realty Real estate and homes for sale in Haines, Alaska coldwellbanker.com/real_estate/home_search/ak/Haines | [email protected]
Expedition BrokerBooking Agency for premier guiding companies. Twitter: ExBroker; Facebook; Blog: Expedition Journal 1Haines, 907-766-3977 | 877-406-1320 expeditionbroker.com | [email protected]
Haines Chamber of CommerceHaines area business and community promotion and support. 219 Main St, Ste 14, | 907-766-2202www.haineschamber.org | [email protected]
Haines Borough Public LibraryFree internet access. Used books for sale. Photo-copying and printing services. Storytime for children. Programs for all ages. Public phone for local calls. 111-3rd Ave, 907-766-2545 | www.haineslibrary.com
Haines Visitor Center & CVB Information on local accommodations, tours, stores, food, art and more. Also, information on communities in Alaska and Canada, convention facilities, tours, and more. 122-2nd Ave S, | 907-766-2234 | 800-458-3579 visithaines.com | [email protected]
Haines Real Estate Real estate and homes for sale in Haines, 115 Second Ave. S, 907-766-2240 www.hainesrealestate.com [email protected]
Travel Connection & Reservations By RandaReservations office for vacation rentals in Haines. Reservations agent for local sightseeing tours and major airlines. Serving Haines and beyond since 1986. Eco-Friendly/Green Lodging 907-314-0466 toll-free 800-572-8006 www.alaska4you.com | [email protected]
Facilities Chilkat Center for the ArtsA year-round, multi-purpose cultural facility for drama, dance, music performances, workshops, film showings, conferences and special meetings. 907-766-2020 | www.chilkatcenter.org
The Cove at LetnikofA scenic outdoor venue perfect for family reunions, weddings, events, parties. Covered 30’ X 60’ pavilion, fire pit and private beach. Special packages available. 5.5 Mud Bay Rd, Letnikof Cove, 1-800-572-8006 www.renthecove.com
Haines Friends of RecyclingOpen 24/7 to drop off aluminum, tin, #1 and #2 plastic, and all paper products. No glass. Donations appreciated. 2.5 mille Small Tracts Rd, 907-766-3000 www.hainesrecycle.org
Harriett HallYear-round banquet and conference center. 6,000 sq. ft. hall with kitchen and adjoining room available for rent. Southeast Alaska State Fair, 907-766-2476 [email protected] J and D StorageInside storage available in 4 sizes. Outside storage for vehicles and campers. 607 6th and Union, 850-559-0198 | [email protected]
Storage and WarehouseInterior and exterior storage. Interior storage available for boats, bus, cars and RVs; also interior units available for all your storage needs. 907-766-2130
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Baha’is of Haines | 907-766-2664
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 417 Mud Bay Rd, 907-766-2379
Chilkat Valley Baptist Church6th Ave & Main St, 907-314-0672
Haines Christian Center/Assembly of God2nd Ave and Union St, 907-766-2126
Haines Presbyterian Church1st Ave S, 907-766-2377
Klukwan Assembly of God22 Mile Haines Hwy, Village of Klukwan, 907-767-5544
New Hope 31.5 Mile Haines Hwy, 907-767-5449
Port Chilkoot Bible ChurchCorner of Fort Seward Dr and Portage, 907-766-2629
Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchCorner of 3rd Ave and Dalton St, 907-766-2241
Saint Michael and All Angels EpiscopalChilkat Center, Theater Dr, Fort Seward, 907-766-3041
Salvation Army5th and Union St, 907-766-2470
Juneau Convention & Visitors BureauAlaska’s capital city is located in the panhandle of Southeast Alaska, 900 air miles north of Seattle and 90 miles by ferry or small plane from Haines. 800 Glacier Ave, Ste 201, Juneau, AK | 888-581-2201 traveljuneau.com | [email protected]
Visit AnchorageAnchorage is the state’s most populous city and lies on a strip of coastal lowland in Southcentral Alaska that extends up the lower alpine slopes of the Chugach Mountains, 772 road miles from Haines and a 2-hour flight from Juneau. 524 W Fourth, Anchorage, AK (907) 257-2363 | anchorage.net | [email protected]
Ketchikan Visitors BureauKetchikan is situated along the shores of the Inside Passage within the heart of the 16-million acre Tongass National Forest, 90 minutes by air from Seattle and 48 hours from Haines by ferry. 50 Front St., Suite 203 Ketchikan, AK | 800-770-3300www.visit-ketchikan.com | [email protected]
Valdez Convention & Visitors BureauValdez is located at the head of a deep, still water fjord in the northeast section of Prince William Sound, 699 road miles from Haines and a 2 to 4 day ferry ride from Juneau. 309 Fairbanks Dr. Valdez, 907-835-INFO www.valdezalaska.org | [email protected]
Explore FairbanksFairbanks is the “Golden Heart of Alaska” located approximately 200 miles north of Denali, 640 road miles from Haines and a 4-hour flight from Seattle. 101 Dunkel St, Ste 111, Fairbanks, AK907-456-5774 | www.explorefairbanks.com [email protected]
Southeast Alaska Tourism CouncilPlanning a vacation to Southeast Alaska can be somewhat daunting since many of the communities are only accessible by ferry and plane. This website represents all the communities in Southeast and provides comprehensive information that helps you create an itinerary for your Alaska adventures.www.alaskasinsidepassage.com
Tok Chamber of CommerceTok lies on the Tanana Valley between the Tanana River and the Alaska Range, 438 miles from Haines. Intersection of the Alaska Highway and the Tok Cutoff 907-883-5775 | www.tokalaskainfo.com Kenai Chamber of Commerce &
Visitors’ CenterKenai is known for its fishing and bear viewing and is centrally located on the western Kenai Peninsula in Southcentral Alaska, about 160 miles southwest of Anchorage. 402 Overland, Kenai, AK, 907-283-1991www.kenaichamber.org | [email protected]
Unalaska, Port of Dutch Harbor Convention & Visitors BureauSail on the Alaska Marine Highway System from Homer or fly from Anchorage to the gateway of the Aleutian Islands. | 877-581-2612 www.unalaskainfo.info | [email protected]
Mat-Su Convention & Visitors BureauConvenient to Anchorage and Denali National Park, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley sprawls across 23,000 square miles of pure Alaska wilderness. The Visitor Center is located in Palmer, which lies on the north shore of the Matanuska River on the Glenn Highway, 45 miles north of Anchorage, 700 miles northwest of Haines. 7744 E Visitors View Ct, 907-746-5000www.alaskavisit.com | [email protected]
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