Frequently Asked Questions

Q.: How many people live in the Haines Borough?
A.: About 1800 in the winter and 2450 in the summer, except when a cruise ship is in port (then the population doubles for a short time)

Q.: Where can I read a brief profile of Haines?
A.: The Chamber of Commerce has a good community profile on their website.

Q.: Where can I find maps of Haines?
A.: Just look at our maps page!

Q.: What's the closest big city to Haines?
A.: Juneau, the state capital. You can get there by ferry or by air (there is no road to Juneau). Whitehorse, the capital of Canada's Yukon Territory, is about 250 miles way by road.

Q.: How do you get to Haines?
A.: By road, air, or water. Visit the Getting to Haines page at the Visitor Center Website.

Q.: What's the business climate in Haines?
A.: Answers to that can be gleaned from the Chamber of Commerce website, the Haines Business Resource Center website.

Q.: How do I advertise on this site?
A.: Simply contact the webmaster, or fill out the online advertisement request form.

Q.: What's weather like in Haines?
A.: Take a look at Current Conditions for the weather in Haines right now. Also read the community profile for a seasonal description.

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