Watson Lake Attractions

The first community of any size in the Yukon Territory is Watson Lake, also known as the "Gateway to the Yukon". Founded in the 1890s, it developed into an economic and cultural centre during the building of the Alaska Highway, when up to 25,000 troops were stationed here. The information centre will provide the visitor with background information on the construction of this giant highway. The most famous landmarks in Watson Lake, the Watson Lake Signposts, are also linked to the building of the road; following the example set by a homesick worker, thousands of tourists have erected signs at the junction of the Alaska Highway and Campbell Highway showing the name of and distance to their own home town, producing a veritable "forest of signs" over the years.
This is where the Campbell Highway starts.