Tagish Bridge Recreation Site

The Tagish Bridge Recreation Site is a small boating, canoeing and fishing launch site located on the Tagish River in the community of Tagish, Yukon Territory, Canada.

The site is easily located on the east end of the 6 Mile River Bridge. The Tagish Bridge Recreation Site is most popular because of its gravel boat launch. The small river site provides an opportunity for picnics, good marine views, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing and boating activities.

The boat launch is used regularly for fishing and launching canoes. The Tagish Bridge Recreation Site provides easy and quick access to 6 Mile River, Tagish Lake and Marsh Lake.

There is a small sandy beach in the recreation site. From the shores one can set up chairs and enjoy some good birdwatching and marine activity opportunities. It is in the spring months when thousands of swans, ducks, geese and other waterfowl flock to the region when migrating.

How to Get to the Tagish Bridge Recreation Site

Travel west of Teslin on the Alaska Highway in the Yukon Territory to Jake's Corner. From Jake's Corner take the exit to Highway #8 (Tagish Road). Continue on Tagish Road ( Hwy #8) for 20 kilometres to the community of Tagish and 6 Mile River Bridge. On the east of the bridge is a small gravel road and a sign.

Travel the South Klondike Highway near the community of Carcross. From the South Klondike Highway near Carcross turn east on Highway #8 (Tagish Road). Continue east on Hwy #8 for 33 kilometres to the 6 Mile Bridge.