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Welcome to Dawson City

Step back in time where the Klondike Gold Rush began, a vibrant community where history, culture, and adventure meet on the banks of the Yukon River.

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Dawson City Guide

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Heart of the Klondike Gold Rush

Once the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City still hums with its adventurous past. Colourful buildings, wooden boardwalks, and rich Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in heritage make this riverside town one of the North’s most captivating stops. Explore historic attractions, local arts, and the endless Yukon wilderness right from your doorstep.

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation

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.

Getting Here

From Whitehorse

A comfortable six-to-seven-hour drive from Whitehorse via the North Klondike Highway brings you through scenic river valleys and rolling hills.

From Alaska

Reach Dawson via the Top of the World Highway to Tok. Allow at least seven hours, and check road conditions and border hours before travelling.

Road Log

Explore the North Klondike Highway Road Log, a complete guide to communities, viewpoints, and points of interest between Whitehorse and Dawson.

Maps

Downtown Dawson City Gold Fields & Overview North Klondike Highway Dempster Highway.

Essential Dawson City

Feel The Rush!

Gold Panning

Pan for free at Bonanza Creek! Borrow a gold pan from the Visitor Information Centre on Front Street.

Dredge No. 4

Drive through the goldfields along Bonanza Creek Road for 12.3 km to reach historic Dredge No 4.

Dawson City Museum

Check out exhibits featuring displays of early mining history in this historic building.

Explore Outdoors

Midnight Dome

Drive or hike to for sweeping views of the Yukon and Klondike rivers, midnight sun to aurora.

Trails

From riverside strolls to the 9th Ave and Dome trails, Dawson offers easy walks and viewpoints right from town.

Sternwheeler Graveyard

Take the free ferry across the Yukon River and walk among the remains of wooden riverboats.

Uniquely Dawson

Diamond Tooth Gerties Casino

Canada’s oldest casino blends gaming with vaudeville cancan shows, pure Dawson charm in a heritage hall.

Sourtoe Cocktail

At the Downtown Hotel, join Dawson’s quirkiest tradition!

Westminster Hotel

Step inside “The Pit” for the most authentic Dawson experience you can’t plan, only stumble into.

Things to do

Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre

Experience Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture through exhibits, stories, and guided programs on their traditional lands.

Explore Downtown

Stroll the boardwalks and admire the heritage façades. Pop into shops and Restaurants.

Parks Canada Walking tour

Guided strolls through historic district and behind-the-scenes Klondike context.

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Top of the World Highway

A ridge-top drive of big skies and bigger views—connects Dawson to Tok, Alaska.

Drive the Dempster

Begin the legendary route to Tombstone and beyond.

Tombstone Territorial Park

Jagged peaks and roadside views along the Dempster—trailheads, viewpoints, and wildlife watching.

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Dawson’s Best Fish & Chips

Enjoy a beer with friends on our Front Street patio and be sure to bring your appetite for our delicious homemade meals!

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Sourdough Joe's
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Dawson’s Best Fish & Chips

Enjoy a beer with friends on our Front Street patio and be sure to bring your appetite for our delicious homemade meals!

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Dempster Hwy

1-800-661-0750

www.yukoninfo.com

Parks Canada

1-800-661-0486

www.parkscanada.gc.ca

Dawson City History

Overland Trail

Once the lifeline between Whitehorse and Dawson, this historic winter route carried freight and mail long before highways linked the Yukon.

Dog Sled Mail

Before roads, dog teams braved the snow to deliver letters and supplies — explore the mushers’ courage and the North’s early communication lifeline.

KVA History

The Klondike Visitors Association helped turn Dawson’s rich past into a living story — from preservation efforts to legendary local events.

Gold Rush!

Step back to 1896 and the discovery that changed everything. Visit Bonanza Creek, see the claim sites, and relive the boom that built the Klondike.

Robert Service

Visit the cabin of the Yukon’s most beloved poet, whose verses captured the humour, hardship, and heart of the gold rush frontier.

Dawson City Events

Experience Dawson’s year-round lineup of festivals, music, and community celebrations — from gold rush parades to midnight sun concerts, there’s always something happening in the Klondike.
See Events Calendar

More Dawson information

Gold Panning

From ancient Rome, to the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1800s, to the modern day Discovery television show Gold Rush...

Bonanza Creek

This gold claim, No. 6 above Discovery on historic Bonanza Creek, is maintained by the Klondike Visitors Association...

The Tombstone Interpretive Centre

The Tombstone Interpretive Centre is a must-visit location for anyone visiting Tombstone Territorial Park or driving...

Practical Information

Emergency Numbers, General Information, Yukon Government Campgrounds, Dump Stations, Climate / Weather and more...

We are Gold Miners

WE ARE GOLD MINERS Our tradition is thousands of years old. We have mined in all the continents of the world. We have...