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Whitehorse Fishway

Whitehorse Fishway

NISUTLIN DR., Whitehorse, Yukon Territory

The Whitehorse Fishway includes a fish ladder and hydro dam. The Whitehorse Fish Ladder is the longest wooden Fish Ladder in the world. A fish ladder is a structure that allows migrating fish passage over or around an obstacle on a river. Spot Chinook Salmon on their way to their spawning grounds as they pass through this observation site. Glass windows in a viewing area allow you to see salmon, grayling and trout all at one time.

The hydro dam was created in 1958 to meet a growing demand in the capital city. It began with two hydro turbines. A third turbine was added in 1969 and a fourth one was installed in 1985. Kayakers and canoeists are often seen at play in the waters below the Dam.

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    guestBook Guestbook/ autokahht/ Aug 26, 2017

    I missed getting to see the salmon, but there was lots of information inside. I had no idea this kind of thing existed.

  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ LDUPRE/ Jul 14, 2015
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In 2014 a total of how many fish passed through the ladder?

1601 4600 1204 1155
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Whitehorse Fishway

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In 2014 a total of how many fish passed through the ladder?

1601 4600 1204 1155
NEWS FEED
  • Really Neat
    guestBook Guestbook/ autokahht/ Aug 26, 2017

    I missed getting to see the salmon, but there was lots of information inside. I had no idea this kind of thing existed.

  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ LDUPRE/ Jul 14, 2015

The Whitehorse Fishway includes a fish ladder and hydro dam. The Whitehorse Fish Ladder is the longest wooden Fish Ladder in the world. A fish ladder is a structure that allows migrating fish passage over or around an obstacle on a river. Spot Chinook Salmon on their way to their spawning grounds as they pass through this observation site. Glass windows in a viewing area allow you to see salmon, grayling and trout all at one time.

The hydro dam was created in 1958 to meet a growing demand in the capital city. It began with two hydro turbines. A third turbine was added in 1969 and a fourth one was installed in 1985. Kayakers and canoeists are often seen at play in the waters below the Dam.

NISUTLIN DR., Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
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