Otter Falls, Yukon is located on the Aishihik River

Aishihik River

The Aishihik River, also known as Canyon Creek, is a river in the Yukon Territory of Canada. Originating in Aishihik Lake, it flows south into the Dezadeash River, part of the Alsek River watershed....

 in the southwestern Yukon

Yukon

Yukon is the westernmost and smallest of Canada's three federal territories. It was named after the Yukon River. The word Yukon means "Great River" in Gwich’in....

 Territory of Canada.

Accessible via the Aishihik Road (see Yukon roads, miscellaneous

Yukon roads, miscellaneous

In addition to numbered highways, the Yukon has several other roads that are maintained by the territorial government.The Aishihik Road is an 84 mile road from the Alaska Highway at Canyon Creek to the former airfield of Aishihik at the north end of Aishihik Lake. The airfield was part of the...

), the site of the falls has long been visited by lovers of the outdoors due to its picturesque nature, bird life (American Dipper

American Dipper

The American Dipper , also known as a Water Ouzel, is a stocky dark grey bird with a head sometimes tinged with brown, and white feathers on the eyelids cause the eyes to flash white as the bird blinks. It is 16.5 cm long and weighs on average 46 g...

 and Harlequin Duck

Harlequin Duck

The Harlequin Duck is a small sea duck. It takes its name from Arlecchino, Harlequin in French, a colourfully dressed character in Commedia dell'arte. The species name comes from the Latin word "histrio", "actor". In North America it is also known as Lords and ladies...

 amongst others) and sport fishing opportunities. The falls were depicted on the reverse side of the Canadian 1954 series five dollar bill.

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