Community profile

Pelly Crossing

Pelly Crossing is situated on the Traditional Territory of the Selkirk First Nation. 

On the North Klondike Highway near the banks of the Pelly River, the community of Pelly Crossing is home to the Selkirk First Nation.

The community offers several amenities including gas, grocery, hotel accommodation, camping and a local heritage museum. The community also has a recreation centre, K-12 school, and health centre. The historic town site of Fort Selkirk is nearby, accessibly by river.

Quick facts

Population: 382

Distance to Whitehorse: 284 km

Did you know? Each year, Pelly Crossing hosts a checkpoint for the long distance Yukon Quest sled dog race.