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 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Captnslow - North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Our tour guide was quite knowledgeable about the park and it's environment. We started out with a walk to Grizzle Creek. Along the way we learned about the various berries that the bears eat. We even sampled a few. Continuing on we viewed various places within the park and settled into one of the camp sites for a quick lunch. On to the park visitor center where information was available about the park, its wildlife geography. Next we were out to the Tundra and a walk on the permafrost ground. So much to learn about this area in such a small amount of time.
2. Dawson City Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By diamondsprings - Diamond Springs, California
We visited Dawson City at the end of the season. The Visitor Center was helpful in giving us a list of restaurants that were still open and of course they have all kinds of pamphlets for Dawson and the surrounding area. They also have wonderful tours.
3. Dawson City Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
This museum documents the history of Dawson City, with an emphasis on the Gold Rush era.
Reviewed By toadsoup - Chicago, Illinois
A very nice museum with wonderful displays and films depicting life during the gold rush. There were several rooms to roam around and we really enjoyed this beautiful museum.
4. Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 422 reviews
Dawson City’s world famous non-profit gambling hall is named after bona fide dance hall queen Diamond Tooth Gertie. During the Gold Rush of 1898, in order to distinguish herself from numerous Klondike kings and queens, Gertie Lovejoy wedged a sparkling diamond between her two front teeth. Any discomfort this caused paid dividends. Instead of working the creeks for her riches, Diamond Tooth Gertie made her fortune by mining the lonely prospectors who readily opened their gold pokes in return for her affections. In Dawson City today, Gertrude Lovejoy’s moniker lives on at the town-run Diamond Tooth Gertie's Casino.Replete with cancan dancers and a singing master of ceremonies named Gertie, Canada’s oldest gambling hall gives you a chance to re-live the heady days of Dawson’s Gold Rush era. With three nightly shows by Gertie and her Gertie Girls, Diamond Tooth Gertie's is today a fixture of fun-filled entertainment where patrons can enjoy a beverage while playing blackjack, roulette, Texas Hold'em poker and an array of glittering slot machines.
Reviewed By artina183 - British Columbia, Canada
I was born and raised in Dawson City, Yukon. This building (now named "Diamond Tooth Gerties" was our community hall when I was growing up. Christmas Concerts were held on the beautiful stage,a huge Christmas tree was always in the hall at Christmas and the children enjoyed a visit with Santa Claus. As a teenager, I started to attend the dances, with a real live band (our local parents playing sax, piano etc.--modern tunes.old tunes, lots of jiving by the young couples! Eventually, the building was made into a gambling casino (1992) if I remember correctly. I have returned MANY times to my scenic Northern town of Dawson City--yhe city where Robert Service penned many of his poems. Incidentally, I also played house in his empty cabin when I was a child--
5. Dredge No. 4
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By Cindy P - Red Deer, Canada
I highly recommend a tour of the facility to be able to appreciate the workings of the gold rush. To drive by or wander into the interior by yourself would keep you ignorant on the topic.
6. George Black Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By sylvia N - Steinbach, Manitoba
This is a government service running to and from Dawson City and The Top of the World Hwy. Service is continual 24 hr. per day. It takes about 5 minutes to cross the river but you may have to wait in line is traffic is heavy. Staff are conscientious and travel is safe.
7. Robert Service Cabin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Edward W - Toronto, Canada
As much of a must-see as there is in Dawson City, this provides a glimpse into the life of Robert Service, one of two writers most closely associated with the Yukon. Although there is not a whole lot to see inside the house (it is two rooms) it helps the visitor connect better with the olden times compared to most other stuff in town. It is also very close to the Jack London Museum, and so makes a pretty good combination of the two.
8. Klondike National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 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.
9. Danoja Zho Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By LesPicker - Havre de Grace, Maryland
When in Dawson, you owe it to yourself to visit here in order to learn about First Nation culture and history. Nicely laid out in an attractive building on the shores of the historic Yukon River.
10. Claim 33 Gold Panning
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
We are a combination gold panning & antique mining museum located in the heart of the Klondike Gold fields. Come learn how to pan. Current cost is $15.75/Pan including tax. Gold is guaranteed! There is no charge to visit our informal Museum and take photos if you wish. We are open mid May to mid September. We also feature gold nugget and mammoth ivory jewelry, northern books in several languages , souvenirs , and cold drinks and snacks. We rent pans and shovels for use at Claim #6 for a cost of $2.10/Each incl tax.(Visitors who pan at Claim 33 are not charged a rental fee for a pan and/or shovel to use at Claim 6) Lots of on site parking. Types of payment accepted: Cash, cheque, travelers' cheque, invoice, Debit, Visa ,and Mastercard.
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