White Pass, AK, USA - Fraser, British Columbia, Canada along the WP & Y Railway
Posted by: 
neoc1
N 59° 37.469 W 135° 08.318
8V E 492180 N 6609599
An excursion on the scenic White Pass and Yukon Railway crosses briefly into Canada at White Pass before returning to Skagway, AK
Waymark Code: WMZ8XQ
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2018
Views: 10
The White Pass and Yukon Railway once took gold miners from Skagway, AK across the White Pass and onto Carcross, Yukon Territory. Today it takes visitors to Skagway on excursions from sea level across the White Pass, elevation 2888 feet.
The White Pass marks the boundary between Alaska and British Columbia. The border is marked by a stone obelisk set high on a hill adjacent to the railroad tracks. An American flag and a Canadian flag flanks the obelisk.
Type Of Crossing: Country
Where is the border located?: Railroad
Welcome Center/Facilities: No
|
Visit Instructions:-Your own picture of the signs or area. Discussing why it is you are crossing this border gets you bonus points.
-No one likes to read ‘TFTW’ and other unimaginitive visit logs.
-Armchair finds can be deleted by the owner or management group.