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Destruction Bay

Situated along the western shore of Kluane Lake, the largest lake in the Yukon, is Destruction Bay. It is located in the Shakwak valley, on the perimeter of Kluane National Park and the Tachal Region. Destruction Bay is on the Alaska Highway about 276 kilometres from Whitehorse and 108 km northwest of Haines Junction.

Destruction Bay has a much shorter history. It was established as a centre for construction and maintenance on the Alaska Highway, and that remains its primary role today.

Source: Yukon Community Profiles

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Statistics available for Destruction Bay

• Population & Community Make-up
• • Population Characteristics
  • • Mobility Status Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Mother Tongue Census 2016; Census 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Ethnic Origin Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Visible Minority Group Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2001; Census 2006
    • Citizenship Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Immigration Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Language Census 2016; Census 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Marital Status and Census Family Structure Census 2016; Census 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Population by Sex and Age Group Census 2016; Census 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Vital Statistics
    • Population Estimates
    • Religion Census 2001
  • Dwellings Characteristics
  • • Housing and Shelter Costs Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Private Household Size and Type Census 2016; Census 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Housing Tenure, Condition, Period of Construction and Structural Type Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
  • Aboriginal Population
  • • Aboriginal Population 2016 Census; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
• Economics
• • Income
  • • Non-economic Family Income in 2015, Census 2016; in 2010, National Household Survey 2011; in 2005, Census 2006
    • Employment Income in 2015, Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Household Income in 2015,Census 2016; in 2010, National Household Survey 2011; in 2005, Census 2006; in 2000, Census 2001
    • Economic Family Total and After-tax Income Census 2016; in 2010, National Household Survey 2011; in 2005, Census 2006
    • Individual Income in 2015, Census 2016; in 2010, National Household Survey 2011; in 2005, Census 2006; in 2000, Census 2001
    • Census Family Income in 2000, Census 2001
    • Non-census Family Income in 2000, Census 2001
  • Labour Force Characteristics
  • • Employed Labour Force by Mode of Transportation Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Language Used at Work Census 2016; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Labour Force Participation Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Place of Employment Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Labour Force by Occupation Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Labour Force by Industry National Household Survey 2011; Census 2016; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Labour Force Class Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Labour Force Participation by Presence of Children Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Unpaid Work Census 2006; Census 2001
  • Price
  • • Motor Fuel Prices (cents per litre)
    • Residential Fuel Prices (cents per litre)
  • Economic Activity
  • • Businesses and Workers
    • Building Permits ($000)
• Education
• • Education, Elementary/Secondary
  • • Public School Enrolment
    • School Attendance Census 2001
  • Education, Post Secondary
  • • Post-secondary Qualifications by Major Field of Study Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006; Census 2001
    • Post-secondary Qualification by Location of Study Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006
    • Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree Census 2016; National Household Survey 2011; Census 2006
    • Highest Level of Schooling Census 2001