yukoninfo

yukoninfo

Bombay Peggy's

Then…

One ton of goods and a hard grind up the Chilkoot Trail got you into the Klondike. Gold seekers heading to the Klondike in 1898 were required to pack and carry their goods over the Chilkoot Pass. The list of supplies required for each man included 400 pounds of flour, 100 pounds of beans, and 100 pounds of sugar, to name just a few. The average man took about 40 trips to haul his ton of supplies 33 miles to Bennett. That’s 2,600 exhausting miles over the icy trail, up the golden stairs at the summit, through blizzards, and sub-zero conditions. Most gold-seekers took at least three months to complete the task.

Now…

Air North, Yukon’s Airline is the simple, comfortable and affordable way to reach the Yukon with scheduled jet service from Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary,  Edmonton, Ottawa & Yellowknife – as well as frequent jet and turboprop flights between Whitehorse and Dawson City. Get the gold without the rush!

Take the scenic drive…

A comfortable six to seven hour drive from Whitehorse along the North Klondike Highway. You’ll enjoy rolling hills and river valleys. If you’re heading to Alaska, include Dawson in your itinerary by driving the Top of the World Highway, which connects to Tok.

Restaurants in Dawson

Expect the unexpected while looking for a place to eat in Dawson City. The Klondike boasts some of Yukon’s greatest diversity in restaurants choices. All under the midnight sun. Dawson City Restaurants…

Dawson City Trivia

  • Gold is 19 times heavier than water.
  • In 1904 the Klondike was the largest gold producer in Canada and the fourth largest in the world.
  • The engines that turned the massive paddle wheels on Yukon’s riverboats burned a cord of wood per hour. The 500 mile journey from Whitehorse to Dawson City took only 40 hours while it took as much as 4 days the other way.
  • More than 250 sternwheelers plied Yukon waters from 1896 to the mid 1950’s. At one time, there were up to 70 of the majestic riverboats on the Yukon River alone. The 500 mile journey from Whitehorse to Dawson City took only 40 hours while it took as much as 4 days the other way
  • A Dawson City team set two Stanley Cup records. In 1905, the Yukon team played the Ottawa Silver Sevens in Ottawa and established the worst goals against record with a 23-3 loss. Ottawa’s one-eyed Frank McGee scored the most goals by one player in the playoffs – 14.
  • The Yukon River is 2200 miles (3520 km) long, the 4th longest in the world.
  • A gold nugget was unearthed in the Klondike that weighed over 72 oz. It was nearly 6″ long. In 1898, the nugget was valued at $1,158. Today, it would be worth well over $30,000.
  • The Klondike got its name from the Indian word “Thron Diuck” meaning “Hammer Water”. Early settlers had difficulty with the pronunciation and thus it became KLON-DIKE.
  • Dawson City was the largest city north of Seattle and west of Winnipeg.

Quaker Oats
Gold Rush Land Giveaway

Are you one of millions holding a land deed to some prime real estate near Dawson City? Read the full story behind one of the most successful cereal promotions ever. More…

Klondike Fever

One million people, it is said, laid plans to go to the Klondike.
One hundred thousand actually set off and about thirty thousand made it. What was moose pasture and a fish camp to the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in for many generations was transformed into a metropolis in 2 years.

Dawson grew slowly throughout the winter of 1897, but once the Yukon River thawed in May of 1898, boats arrived in the hundreds and pulled to shore at all hours of the day and night.

The Klondike Gold Rush was touched off by the August 16, 1896 discovery of placer gold on Rabbit (later Bonanza) Creek, a tributary of the Klondike River. Miners already on the scene staked every creek (or “pup”) in the Klondike River and Indian River watersheds, including the fabulously rich Eldorado.

Not until the middle of July, 1897 did the outside world learn of the strike, when some of the newly rich pioneers arrived by steamboat on the West Coast. The description
of “a ton of gold” in Seattle’s Post-Intelligencer triggered
a veritable stampede.

VICTORIAN ELEGANCE IN THE HEART OF DAWSON CITY

Bombay Peggy's

Our lovingly restored Gold Rush inn features nine rooms, each unique in its blend of Victorian décor, antique furnishings, contemporary art and modern amenities.

THE GUESTHOUSE

THE PUB

OUR ROOMS

Your best choice for Motel & RV Park accommodations while visiting the Klondike!

Bonanza Gold

The Place to stay while visiting Dawson City, Yukon!

We have the most amenities in Dawson City, with a knowledgeable, friendly staff to help you have a delightful visit. Whether you’re looking for super-clean rooms and facilities, a guest laundry, full services at your campsite, or more, we have it.

Eldorado
Hotel

We are Northern Hospitality!

    • Open Year-Round
    • Luxurious Suites
    • Kitchenettes
    • Laundry
    • In-Room Coffee
    • Complimentary Wireless
    • Phones
    • Voice Mail
    • All Major Credit Cards Accepted
    • Winter Plug-Ins
    • Complimentary Airport Transfers

Where History and Hospitality Meet.

Klondike kate's Cabins

After a busy day exploring and adventuring, step into the luxury of your own private log cabin — where rustic elegance meets modern comfort. The only thing missing is…. you!
Kate’s is a seasonal business located in the heart of Dawson City, Yukon, home of the famous Klondike Gold Rush. After a long journey, check into one of our cozy, rustic cabins then relax on the deck and enjoy the moment. We speak English and French, and look forward to making your stay a truly northern experience.
We are closed for the season 2020 and are accepting reservations for the 2021 season.

After a busy day exploring and adventuring, step into the luxury of your own private log cabin — where rustic elegance meets modern comfort. The only thing missing is…. you!
We are closed for the season 2020 and are accepting reservations for the 2021 season.

Gold Rush Campground - Dawson's Downtown RV Park!

Our campground features 83 sites along with all the amenities you expect from a campground combined with our convenient downtown Dawson location that gives you easy walking access to all of Dawson's attractions, restaurants and shops.

Free Wifi
Dump-Station

Potable Water Fill-up
Showers & Laundry

Pet Friendly (leashed)
Full & Partial Hookups (15 & 30 AMP)

Triple J Hotel

Hospitality, Fine Food & Comfort!

Conveniently located hotel in downtown Dawson City, Yukon, home of the famous Klondike Gold Rush. Directly across the street from Diamond Tooth Gerties’s Casino, two blocks from The Palace Grand Theatre, walking distance to all Dawson City has to offer and a 10-minute drive from the airport.

Dawson City R.V. Park & Campground

Welcome To The Dawson City R.V. Park & ​​Campground

We are a full service R.V. Park & Campground located 1 mile south of Dawson City, Yukon, Canada. Famous Bonanza Creek runs right through our park.
In addition, we offer tire repairs/sales, gas, diesel, propane, groceries, car/RV wash and so much more. Please go to our Services page for a complete list.

WE OFFER OUR GUESTS 4 cents / liter DISCOUNT OFF GAS & DIESEL

Inspirational

Dawson may be a small town, but its arts scene thrives with the help of Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC), the Dawson City Arts Society (DCAS), the Dawson City Music Festival (DCMF), and the northernmost art school in North America, the Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA).

First Nations

The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in is a Yukon First Nation based in Dawson City. The citizenship of roughly 1,100 includes descendants of the Hän-speaking people, who have lived along the Yukon River for millennia, and a diverse mix of families descended from Gwich’in, Northern Tutchone and other language groups.

Fishwheel Charters

Travel in comfort with your experienced guide, Tommy Taylor. Fishwheel Charters is owned and operated by Tommy, the only Yukon First Nation tour guide in Dawson City. He’s spent his entire life on and around the Yukon River and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and culture with you.

CABINS RENTALS

SUMMER ADVENTURES

WINTER ADVENTURES

Cruise the Yukon River in nostalgic paddlewheeler style

Klondike Spirit

Enjoy a nostalgic journey aboard the only operating paddlewheeler in the Yukon. Enjoy a nostalgic journey aboard the only operating paddlewheeler in the Yukon. Sit back and relax while we take you through the beautiful landscape along the Yukon River. Learn about the story of Dawson City, the historical site of Moosehide and the Klondike Gold Rush from our narrated tour. Welcome the opportunity to witness the Yukon's remarkable wildlife.

Husky Bus

The Yukon’s best choice for public ground transportation between Whitehorse and Dawson City!

Husky Bus offers Yukoners and tourists regular, reliable passenger transportation and parcel service between Dawson City and Whitehorse, and everywhere along the Klondike Highway.
We specialize in the transportation of canoes, kayaks, and world adventurers!

We’ve got an activity for that

Visitors are always stunned by the variety of activities available in Dawson City. For a small, northern town, Dawson has something to see and do for everybody. However long you’ve planned on coming, we assure you, it’s not long enough. In fact, we bet you can’t find a place in the Yukon that has as much to do in such a small area as our perfect, little town!
We have everything you expect to do in a northern town and more! Don’t believe us? Take a look at the listings below or better yet, stop by our visitor centre. As a guest in our town you’ll have a hard time packing it all in. We guarantee you’ll leave here wanting to visit again!

We’ve got an activity for that

Visitors are always stunned by the variety of activities available in Dawson City. For a small, northern town, Dawson has something to see and do for everybody. However long you’ve planned on coming, we assure you, it’s not long enough. 

View By:

A Ray Of Sunshine Variety Store Ltd.
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Advance North Mechanical
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Aurora Inn
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Aurora Inn Restaurant
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Bonanza Market
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Dancing Moose, The
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Dawson City General Store
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Dawson City River Hostel/Tenting & Cabins
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Dawson City’s Klondike Spirit
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Fortymile Gold Workshop/Studio
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Gold Trail Jewellers
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Great River Air
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Hair Cabaret
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Husky Bus
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Klondike Nugget & Ivory Shop Ltd.
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Klondike Visitors Association
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Klondyke Cream & Candy
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Raven’s Nook, The
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Red Mammoth Bistro
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Robert Service Cabin/Cabane Robert Service
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Rockpile Remedies
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Ruby Range Adventure Ltd.
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Sandy McClintock, RMT
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

TJ’S Dining Room & Lounge
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Westmark Inn Dawson
DAWSON CITY, YUKON

Advance North Mechanical

(867) 993-5710

show map location

B.Y.N. Co. Ticket Office/Guichet de la B.Y.N. Co.

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

Billy Bigg’s Blacksmith Shop/Forge Billy Biggs

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

Black’s Residence/Résidence Black

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

C.O.’s Quarters/Quartiers des-officiers

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

Canada Post Corporation – Dawson

WHITEHORSE map location

Claim 33 Goldpanning & Jerry Bryde Klondyke Mining Museum

(867) 993-6626

[email protected]

www.claim33.vpweb.ca/

DAWSON CITY map location

Commissioner’s Residence/Résidence du Commissaire

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

Confluence Art Gallery, The

(867) 993-5005

DAWSON CITY map location

Dawson Christian Fellowship

(867) 993-5009

DAWSON CITY map location

Dawson Daily News/Le Quotidien de Dawson

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

Dr. Brown’s Residence/Résidence du Dr Brown

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

Endurance Automotive & Small Engine Repairs & Maintenance

(867) 993-5360

DAWSON map location

Harrington’s Store/Magasin Harrington

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

K.T.M. Co. Building/Immeuble K.T.M

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

KLONDIKE INSTITUTE OF ART & CULTURE

993-5005

www.kiac.ca

show map location

Lowe’s Mortuary/Salon mortuaire Lowe

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

Macaulay’s Residence/Résidence Macaulay

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

Madame Tremblay’s Store/Magasin de Madame Tremblay

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

N.C. Co. Warehouse/Entrepôt N.C. Co.

www.parkscanada.ca

DAWSON CITY map location

NAPA auto parts – Northern Superior

(867) 993-5710

[email protected]

show map location

Gold Rush Campground - Dawson's Downtown RV Park!

Our campground features 83 sites along with all the amenities you expect from a campground combined with our convenient downtown Dawson location that gives you easy walking access to all of Dawson's attractions, restaurants and shops.

Free Wifi
Dump-Station

Potable Water Fill-up
Showers & Laundry

Pet Friendly (leashed)
Full & Partial Hookups (15 & 30 AMP)