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Dawson City | Yukon
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Klondike Gold Rush
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Gold was discovered there by local miners in 1896. When news reached Seattle and San Francisco, 100,000 prospectors migrated to the Klondike. Some became wealthy, but the majority went in vain. Dawson City was established in 1896 as a result of the Klondike Gold Rush. That left a body of literature that has popularized and […]
Claim 33 Goldpanning
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Helping visitors to find Klondike Gold in the heart of the Klondike Gold fields is our summer fun! Claim 33 Goldpanning is a Klondyke Mining Museum that is family-owned and operated. Visitors are instructed on panning techniques and are then able to pan for gold. Claim 33 guarantees that everyone will be able to find […]
Jack London Museum
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Tucked in a quiet corner of Dawson City, this quaint museum is dedicated entirely to the life of White Fang author, one of the best-known American writers Jack London. The City of Dawson and the nearby ghost town of Forty Mile are featured prominently in the novels and short stories of London, including The Call […]
Klondike Spirit River Cruise
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May-September The Klondike Spirit River Cruise allows you to cruise the Yukon River on the only operational paddle wheeler in the Yukon. The Klondike Spirit has been in operation since 2007 and operates daily from May to September. The cruise gives visitors a history of the gold rush, describes the significance of Moosehide and provides […]
Dredge No 4
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Dredge No. 4 is commemorated because it represents the importance of dredging operations in the Yukon between 1899 and 1966. Dredges were brought to the Yukon in 1899 as a very efficient means of mining for Klondike gold. Corporate mining played a major role in the viability of the community of Dawson City and the Yukon […]
- Upper Bonanza Creek Road, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0
- 867-993-7200
- https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/yt/klondike/culture/lhn-nhs_dn4
Hilarious Historical Pub Tour
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The Hilarious Historical Pub Tour is hosted by long-time Yukoner Suitcase Sue. This 2-hour walking tour of Dawson City explores the oldest water holes while giving visitors a rundown on Klondike’s colourful history of bootlegging, brothels, and “back-alley bedlam”. The tour stops inside each establishment and gives visitors the opportunity to purchase location items. At […]
- Downtown Dawson City
- 867-993-3821
- https://www.klondikeexperience.com/summer-tours/hysterical-historical-pub-tour/
Dawson City Museum
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The Dawson City Museum is housed in the Old Territorial Administration Building National Historic Site. The museum’s exhibits provide an in-depth look at Dawson City’s rich social and mining history, the Hän First Nations People, pre-gold rush history, the colourful Gold Rush era, and the natural history of the Klondike. The museum also had three […]
Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre
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The Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre offers visitors the opportunity to discover the history and culture of the first people of Klondike. The cultural centre offers visitors guided tours, a variety of hands-on programs, films, and cultural events. The cultural centre also has a gift shop that carries the largest selection of hand-made beaded footwear in […]
Dawson City Firefighter Museum
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The Dawson City Fire Department has served the Dawson community since the Gold Rush and has been in operation for over 120 years; making it the oldest fire station in the Yukon. The Dawson City Fire Fighter’s Museum is a non-profit organization run by members of Dawson City’s Volunteer Fire Department. The museum’s mission is […]
Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall
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Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall is Canada’s oldest casino. It was established in 1971. The casino offers unique Klondike period styling, cancan entertainment, and a unique charm. Gerties has three different cancan-inspired showed, numerous casino games, and nostalgic music. Summer visitors may be hosted by Diamond Tooth Gertie herself, distinguished by her strong powerhouse vocals, […]
Dawson City Golf Course
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The Dawson City Golf Course is located across the Yukon River. It is known for its’ wildlife and offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities from the clubhouse patio. The course itself is a 9-hole wilderness course that is open from May to September annually. This northernmost golf course is hidden within the Sunnydale slopes. It offers […]