Nares Lake is a 107.15 km² lake in the southern Yukon, Canada, located between Bennett Lake and Tagish Lake. It is actually an arm of Tagish Lake, connected by a narrow channel known as Nares Narrows. The community of Carcross is situated on these narrows, along the Klondike Highway.  

Key information about Nares Lake:

• Location: Southern Yukon, Canada 
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  Area: 107.15 km² (41.37 sq mi)

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  Connection: Arm of Tagish Lake

• Community: Carcross is located on Nares Narrows
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• Inflow/Outflow: The Nares River is the primary inflow and outflow.  
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• Named after: Admiral George Nares
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Additional details:

• Nares Mountain: The lake is situated below Nares Mountain.
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  Nares River: The river flows through the lake and is named after Admiral George Nares.  

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• Bird Area: Nares Lake is designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International.
  1. IBA Site Listing – Nares Lake Carcross, Yukon – Important Bird Area

  Hiking: The area around Nares Lake offers hiking opportunities, with trails leading to Nares Mountain and other scenic viewpoints.