Aishihik Yukon Map

About Aishihik, Yukon

Aishihik is a locality in Yukon, Canada. It is classified as a town. Aishihik is located at 61.5978°N, 137.5064°W.

Aishihik rests within a landscape sculpted by glacial forces, where vast, open tundra stretches towards the jagged embrace of distant mountains. It lies 83.9 km south-west of Carmacks, YT (from Carmacks, YT: bearing 230°T), and is situated 93.9 km north of Haines Junction. The air here carries a keen, crisp edge, even in the height of summer, a constant reminder of the northern latitudes. Rolling hills, carpeted in a resilient tapestry of low-lying shrubs and hardy grasses, give way to the shimmering expanse of Aishihik Lake, its waters reflecting the immense, ever-changing sky in shades of steely grey and piercing sapphire. The land breathes a quiet, enduring strength, a place where the silence is broken only by the wind's low murmur and the distant call of a bird. The story of Aishihik is deeply entwined with the ancient traditions of the Southern Tutchone people, who have long called this region home, their presence a silent echo in the land’s deep history. For generations, the bounty of the lake and the surrounding wilderness provided sustenance, a delicate balance maintained with profound respect. More recently, the discovery and operation of placer gold mines have woven a thread of rugged industry into the fabric of Aishihik, a pursuit that speaks of a persistent hope and a willingness to work the earth for its hidden riches. The rhythm of life in Aishihik is one of measured perseverance, where the harsh beauty of the Yukon dictates a pace that is both demanding and deeply rewarding, a place where the light at the end of the long summer day lingers, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender.

About This Aishihik Map Page

Explore Aishihik, Yukon, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 61.597778, -137.506389. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Aishihik includes the postal code (Y1A), telephone area code (867). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Aishihik is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.