Events Calendar
Kluane National Park and Reserve
Experience Kluane with a Parks Canada Interpreter!
Regular Programs
Kluane Evenings
June 18 - August 28
Dive into the heart of the park through engaging speakers, films, and traditional stories.
Time: Wednesday from 7pm – 8 pm
Location: Kluane National Park and Reserve Visitor Centre in Haines Junction
Special movie night
July 22, 2026 at 7pm
Rooted-Indigenous Screening Series
This screening is a collaboration between CBC and Parks Canada, bringing Indigenous led stories to parks and sites across the country.
Discover the Kluane region through archival footage, followed by a powerful compilation of Indigenous stories from the CBC Creator Network.
This family-friendly event is free and open to everyone!
Campfire Talks
June 18 – August 28
Gather around the fire and hear about Kluane’s history, wildlife, and shifting ecosystems.
Time: Thursday-Friday from 7 pm - 8 pm
Location: Mät’àtäna Män (Kathleen Lake) Campground
Storytelling with John Fingland
Saturday May 16 | June 6 & 27 | July 11 | Aug 1, 8 & 29 | Sept 5
Join storyteller John Fingland on the beautiful shore of Mät’àtäna Män as he shares the rich history and living culture of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations.
Time: 7 pm - 8 pm
Location: Mät’àtäna Män (Kathleen Lake) Day-Use Area
All programs are free. Please bring your own mug for fireside tea and hot chocolate!
Special Events
Saturday May 23
Sheep Appreciation Day
Thechàl Dhâl' Visitor Centre
Drop-in activities at the Thechàl Dhâl Visitor Centre
10 am - 4 pm
- Enjoy a warm cup of tea
- Learn fascinating facts about Dall sheep and their springtime lambs
- Join in workshops with Kluane First Nation citizens
Sheep Creek Trail Guided Hike
11am to 2pm
- Meet at Ä’äy Chù West parking lot
- Please bring water, snacks,and sturdy footwear
Saturday June 13
Yukon Geological Survey Guided Walk
Thechàl Dhâl' Visitor Centre
Sunday June 21
National Indigenous Peoples Day with Kluane First Nation
Thechàl Dhâl' Visitor Centre (Ä’äy Chù West parking lot)
Saturday July 18
Parks Day Guided Hike
Sheep Creek trail
July 21 to August 4, 2026
Artist in residence public programs
Meet artist in residence Helen O'Connor and find out about the Artist in Residence program.
Artist Talk: Invasive plants, art, and Helen O’Connor walk into a park…
July 24th, 2026, 7:00 - 8:00pm, Mät’àtäna Män - Kathleen Lake Campground Interpretive Circle
Join us around the campfire as Helen shares her artist journey. Discover invasive plants in the park and how they’ve influenced her process and shaped her work. Learn how she transforms these plants into handmade paper and the unique art they inspire.
Art workshop: From plants to paper!
July 25th, 1:00 - 3:00pm, Mät’àtäna Män - Kathleen Lake Day-Use Area
Create a unique nature journal with a cover made from sweet clover - an invasive species! Enjoy a bit of hands-on learning, then spend time creating in your journal. All materials provided. Hope to see you there!
Art workshop: Meet a Critter and make some paper!
August 1st, 2:00 - 4:00pm, Kluane Lake Research Station
What on earth is the Critter? It’s a special machine that turns plants into paper! See it in action and learn how invasive species can find new life as handmade paper. Join the process and maybe create something to take home. All materials provided.
September 10 to 24, 2026
Artist in residence public programs
Meet artist in residence Christine Dunbar and find out about the Artist in Residence program.
Artist Talk: Show and Tell for all ages!
September 12th, 2026, 7:00 - 8:00pm, Parks Canada Theatre at the Da Kų Cultural Centre
Join Christine for an evening of exploring how art, culture, and science connect in her world! She will share her artwork and the story of how she became an artist. Tea and hot chocolate will be served.
Caribou tufting drop-in and KLRS open house!
September 13th, 2:00 - 3:00pm, Kluane Lake Research Station
Try your hand at caribou tufting, a respected and cherished traditional art with Christine (all materials provided). Then explore the KLRS and meet some of the researchers and crew and discover the fascinating projects they are working on.
Artist Workshop: Stitch the stars (registration required)
September 19th, 1:00 - 3:00pm, Mät’àtäna Män – Kathleen Lake Day-Use Shelter
Celebrate Northern Nights, Kluane’s Dark Sky Festival, by creating your own night-sky-inspired piece using embroidery and beadwork. All materials provided.
To register: email or call 867-634-5235 (weekdays before 5 pm).
September 18–19
Mät’àtäna Män (Kathleen Lake)
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