Population (March 31, 2025): 1,466
Watson Lake is located at Historic Milepost 635 (modern Km 980) of the Alaska Highway.
WatsonLake.ca
A community history and list of services.
The Signpost Forest
In 1942, a simple signpost was the start of what is now acres of signs pointing to people's home town - totalling over 84,000.
The Memorial cairn at Watson Lake, Yukon
This memorial located at the Watson Lake Airport honours three men who died in separate military plane crashes near Watson Lake while serving with the Winter Experimental Establishment between 1947 and 1951.
Posters of Watson Lake, Yukon, by Chris Caldwell
In 2016, artist Chris Caldwell created two posters for the Watson Lake Historical Society. One shows the Watson Lake airport during World War II, and the other the Signpost Forest.
Watson Lake is thriving, 1958
An article by local resident Don Taylor, from The Whitehorse Star of June 26, 1958.
Big Horn Hotel
Located across the highway from Wye Lake Park in downtown Watson Lake.
Cedar Lodge Motel
Located on the Alaska Highway in downtown Watson Lake
Cozy Nest Hideaway
Open year-round, this B&B is located on the shore of Watson lake.
A Guide to the Alaska Highway ("Alcan")
A guide to the history and current services, including an illustrated mile-by-mile guide.
The Memorial cairn at Watson Lake, Yukon
This memorial located at the Watson Lake Airport honours three men who died in separate military plane crashes near Watson Lake while serving with the Winter Experimental Establishment between 1947 and 1951.
