Location: on the North Klondike Highway, 328 miles (525 km) north of Whitehorse

Population (December 2007): 1,879

Founded in 1896 as the Gateway to the Klondike Gold Fields

The photo the the right shows one of the many historic buildings in Dawson, the home of poet Robert Service.

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History

Accommodations

RV Parks & Campgrounds

Hotels, Motels & Hostels

Bed & Breakfasts

Tours & Activities

Photo Albums

Shopping

More information about Dawson City

History

Biographies of Yukon Pioneers
A large percentage of these biographies have Dawson connections.

A Dawson Christmas, 1940
This beautiful card was mailed from Dawson City in December 1940, by Royal Canadian Mounted Police constable A. K. Bond.

History of Dawson City
An excellent, lengthy history of Dawson's short but exciting life, by Ken Spotswood. One of the Community History Project series.

Klondike Gold Rush
A comprehensive guide to all the best resources for exploring the history of the last great gold rush.

RV Parks & Campgrounds

Dawson City RV Park & Campground
Located 1 mile from downtown Dawson, with full services.

Hotels, Motels & Hostels

Bonanza Gold Motel & RV Park
Located at the south entrance to Dawson, with restaurant, laundry facilities, e-mail station and much more.

The Dawson City Bunkhouse
Affordable accommodation in the centre of Dawson City, overlooking the Yukon River.

The Dawson City River Hostel
The northernmost hostel in Canada has individual and group tent sites as well as private cabins.

Downtown Hotel
Located in downtown Dawson City, with a lounge and restaurant.

Eldorado Hotel
Located in downtown Dawson City.

Klondike Kate's Cabins & Restaurant
Located downtown, with 15 new, well-equipped log cabins and a restaurant.

Midnight Sun Hotel
Located downtown, with 3 buildings offering a variety of accommodations, as well as a lounge and restaurant.

Triple J Hotel
Located downtown across from Diamond Tooth Gerties's Casino, with a lounge and restaurant.

Westmark Hotels
Full-service hotels located in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Beaver Creek.

Whitehouse Motel
Rustic units in historic buildings located at the north end of Front Street, past the ferry dock.

Bed & Breakfasts

Aurora Inn
Located downtown - a "bright & warm atmosphere in a contemporary setting".

Bombay Peggy's
This newly-renovated pioneer brothel is located in the heart of Dawson City.

Dawson City Bed & Breakfast
Located in a beautiful quiet setting over-looking the Klondike & Yukon Rivers.

5th Avenue Bed & Breakfast
Clean and comfortable, located downtown, across from Victory Gardens and museum.

White Ram Manor Bed & Breakfast
Centrally located, with an all-you-can-eat breakfast, cable TV, laundry facilities and much, much more.

Tours & Activities

Diamond Tooth Gertie's
Dawson's famous casino and can-can show is a must-see.

Eureka Gold Panning Adventures
Recreational gold panning, tours of the goldfields, and accommodations in wall tents on the mining claim.

Goldbottom Mine Tours
Tour an operating gold mine or pan for gold on historic Gold Bottom or Hunker Creek. Cabins also available for rent.

Klondyke Fiddle School

The Robert Service Show
Tom Byrne, a professional actor, recited the 'Bards' famous Klondike poems in Dawson City for over 25 years - he is now retired.

Trek Over the Top
This annual snowmobile tour through the wilderness from Tok to Dawson City attracts hundreds of winter enthusiasts.

Photo Albums

Images of Dawson City
This large gallery by Murray Lundberg takes you to historic buildings, street scenes, current placer mining activities and much more.

My Dawson City
Local historian/photographer Jay Armitage has posted lots of excellent photos, and information on the area.

Shopping

Dancing Moose Gifts
Northern arts and crafts of all types, from paintings and pottery to gift baskets and custom clothing.

More information about Dawson City

Experience the Klondike in Dawson City
Whatever your reason for wanting to see the North, Dawson City should be on your 'must-see' list.

Klondike Visitors Association
A thorough guide to local attractions and services, and some historical notes.

Robert W. Service
Links to all the best resources and on-line texts from "The Bard of the Yukon."

Weather in Dawson
From Environment Canada, current conditions and the 5-day forecast.

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