Dawson City Essentials

Dawson City preserves the architecture and atmosphere of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. This selection highlights the town’s heritage through its literary cabins, indigenous cultural centers, and preserved sternwheelers. Key sites include the Midnight Dome lookout for views of the Yukon and Klondike river confluence, alongside historic gambling halls and hotels that have operated since the late 19th century. These locations document the transition from the frantic search for gold to the establishment of a permanent subarctic community.

Midnight Dome

High-altitude lookout offering 360-degree views of the Yukon River, the Klondike Valley, and the Ogilvie Mountains.

Diamond Tooth Gertie's Gambling Hall

Canada's oldest gambling hall, featuring 19th-century style vaudeville shows and classic casino games.

Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre

Heritage site focused on the history and culture of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in people, featuring traditional beadwork and historical exhibits.

Jack London Interpretive Centre

Museum featuring the author's original log cabin and archives documenting his experiences during the 1897 Gold Rush.

Robert Service's Cabin

Restored log cabin where the "Bard of the Yukon" lived and composed poetry between 1908 and 1912.

Dawson City Museum

Located in the historic 1901 Territorial Administration Building, this museum houses the Yukon's largest collection of gold rush artifacts.

S.S. Keno

A 1922 British Yukon Navigation Company sternwheeler, now a National Historic Site preserved on the riverbank.

Westminster Hotel

Established in 1898, this historic hotel features original architecture and two distinct bars known for live local music.

Paddlewheel Graveyard

Ruins of several early 20th-century sternwheelers abandoned on the west bank of the Yukon River.

Bombay Peggy's

A restored 1900 Victorian-style former brothel that now functions as a boutique inn and pub.