City: Dawson City
Top Things to do in Dawson City
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The Town of the City of Dawson, commonly known as Dawson City or Dawson, is a town in Yukon, Canada. It is inseparably linked to the Klondike Gold Rush (1896–99). Its population was 1,375 as of the 2016 census.
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1. Tombstone Territorial Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By KJElmer - Vancouver, Canada
Was only there for a short day trip and there was cloud cover, but you can’t hide the beauty! A nice easy hike, a picnic in an enclosed space with a nice fire and views in any direction. I’d like to make it back some day in August or September. If you’re as far north as Dawson City, it’d be a shame to miss this. The Dempster Highway is also an impressive feat. We crossed the continental divide and went as far as Two Moose Lake - the Arctic Circle was so close and yet so far.
2. Mt. Dome
3. NWT Dempster Highway Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Visit the NWT Dempster Highway Visitor Centre to learn about the Dempster Highway and Western Arctic Region of the Northwest Territories. We are open seasonally from late May to early September. Enjoy our displays, or talk with one of our knowledgeable staff about the authentic experiences to be had in the Western Arctic.
Reviewed By AlaskaRoadTrip2019
This is a must visit if you are doing the Dempster highway all the way, Be sure to get the very comprehensive guide they have and be sure to have all the prep they suggest on your vehicle. Great information, film and exhibits.
4. Midnight Dome
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By davidwm55 - West Vancouver, Canada
Must do in Dawson. Spectacular view of Dawson and beyond. We will be back to see the Northern lights (if we get a clear night).
5. Dawson City Museum
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4.5 based on 217 reviews
This museum documents the history of Dawson City, with an emphasis on the Gold Rush era.
Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States
The museum is housed in the Old Territorial Administration Building so your history lesson begins even before entering. The exhibits take you from prehistory through the Gold Rush. You learn how the lives of the First Nations people were changed by the fur trade then by the Gold Rush. The story of the Gold Rush is told through the stampeders, the entrepreneurs, and the soiled doves. The history of Dawson City from tent town to the Paris of the North is portrayed through exhibits. The use of the many mannequins dressed in the clothing of the time being part of the exhibits instead of just using the furniture really brings the era to life. Take your time to read the descriptions to really get a feel for the times. As a newly minted senior, I found I was really interested in the "artifacts" as I had used several of them myself. Don't miss the court room upstairs. Enjoy!
6. Palace Grand Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
The Palace Grand Theatre is part of the Klondike National Historic Sites in Dawson City, run by Parks Canada. For programs check the website or drop by the Visitor Information Centre on Front Street.
Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States
I admit it, my husband and I have fallen under the spell of the Yukon. We've driven the Alaska Highway and visited Dawson over twenty times. For the past two years the theater has been closed for repairs but I have great memories. Parks Canada has done some very good tours with the guides dressed in Gold Rush attire. The inside of the theater is opulent with a painting of Arizona Charlie (who built the original in 1899) on the wall and a bar on the opposing wall. The theater itself is opulent with red curtains. We saw Parks Canada guides impersonate famous characters of the Gold Rush era on the stage. We saw the balcony with its private boxes and the red dressing room. What an experience. Another year we saw the display of the gowns worn by the present residents to a gala. A beautiful venue. Looking forward to our next visit.
7. Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall
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4.5 based on 543 reviews
Welcome to Canada’s First Casino, Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall! Since 1971, Diamond Tooth Gerties has been wowing visitors with its unique Klondike period style, cancan entertainment and friendly charm. One visit and you’ll know why we’re a casino like no other! Gerties is operated by the Klondike Visitors Association (KVA) and all proceeds are re-invested in the community. Complete with casino games, nostalgic tunes, and three different cancan-inspired shows, it will be a night on the town that you won’t soon forget! Lucky summer visitors will be hosted by Diamond Tooth Gertie herself, who will blow you away with her powerhouse vocals and cheeky conversation. If that’s not enough, the high-kicking antics of her “Gold Rush Girls” will have you dancing in your seats. Open 7-days a week, from May to September and selected weekends throughout the year. You must be nineteen years of age to enter and have valid ID.
Reviewed By 248dickc - Battle, United Kingdom
Very lively place didn’t gamble had a few beers and watched the show the can can girls were spot on we had a good night out
8. Robert Service Cabin
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4.5 based on 112 reviews
The Robert Service Cabin is part of the Klondike National Historic Sites in Dawson City, run by Parks Canada.
Reviewed By margarett545 - Melbourne, Australia
We visited as part of a group tour and were met by Sarah, dressed in period costume. There is a small amphitheater built in the grounds of the cottage where you can sit under cover. Sarah recited the Cremation of Sam McGee and two other poems and chatted about Robert Service’s life. She was excellent!
9. Bonanza Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By bartco2020 - Covington, United States
very interesting historical past. A must see on your Yukon Tour. Dawson Creek a gateway to the Alaska Highway, the only major road that connects Northern BC, the Yukon, and Alaska to southern Canada and the lower 48° states of the United States.
10. Klondike National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
The Klondike National Historic Sites of Canada commemorate the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush, the role of large corporation gold mining in the Klondike and river transportation in the Yukon. Dawson City, conveniently located at the junction of the Yukon and Klondike Rivers, quickly became the heart of the gold fields during this time.
Reviewed By hypersomniac
My friends and I signed up for the walking tour called “Strange Things Under The Midnight Sun” at the information Centre that was a real fun 2 hours. Led by someone from parks Canada, we got a chance to hear an oral history of Dawson City and the madness that came with the Klondike Gold Rush. Very cool that the tour allows you an inside view of some of the preserved buildings, namely the saloon, the post office and the bank. Would definitely recommend this fun activity!
