Dawson City Historic District

About this place

The epicentre of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City retains a remarkable collection of heritage buildings from the boom years. A National Historic Site with Parks Canada programs, the Diamond Tooth Gerties casino, and gold dredges. --- Hours: Open daily (seasonal closures) Price range: Free (attractions extra) Image sources: Parks Canada; Tourism Yukon; Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA

Why locals love it

"Dawson City residents cherish their unique identity as a living gold rush town — the midnight sun, the dirt streets, and the can-can dancers at Gerties are beloved community traditions."