Ever since the gritty gold rush days, Dawson City has been a good-time town. While there’s far less gold dust in the floors now, the entertainment goes on with fun for the whole family.
Freshen up and check-in at one of the many hotels open Fill up or get a quick bite at one of these restaurants. Some are open for dine-in, and most offer takeout (try taking your order to-go and eat by the river at Dawson City’s Waterfront Park). Stop in at the VIC where friendly staff will help you make your trip even more memorable. The Visitor Information Centre has the latest on what’s going on in and around Dawson City.
2
Download the app to do a self-guided tour outside Dredge No. 4 & Bonanza Creek Rd.
Head to Free Claim No. 6 for gold panning. Equipment is not supplied, so grab your own at the Dawson City Hardware Store or the Trading Post. See Gold Panning Made Easy for tips to strike it rich!
Get the personal guided touch by contacting Goldbottom Mine Tours to get an authentic placer gold mine tour and try your luck at panning for gold
3
Visit the Writers’ Block: walk outside these historic places, including Robert Service Cabin, Jack London Cabin, Pierre Berton House. Maps available at the Dawson City VIC.
Dawson City Cemeteries Walking Tours: Visit graves of Klondikers who contributed to life in Dawson City during the early 20th Century. Maps available at the Dawson City VIC.
4
Take an air tour with Great River Air. The Yukon has some of the wildest and remote landscapes in the world, and the experienced pilots of Great River Air know where to take you for the most spectacular vistas around Dawson. Keep your eyes open, you may even see some wildlife!
5
Golf under the midnight sun with more hours to perfect your game. Open daily, visit Dawson City Golf Course for details
Take a hike on 9th Ave Trail, Midnight Dome Trail, Crocus Bluff, Discovery Claim or Orchid Acres. Maps available at the Dawson City VIC.
6
See Dawson City’s most recognizable landmark, complete with its rock-face scar known as the Moosehide Slide. Drive or hike to the top to enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Yukon River Valley. Don’t forget to snap a photo and tag it with #visitdawsoncity.
