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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
Dawson
City, YT
 Located
at the confluence of the Klondike and Yukon Rivers, Dawson
City was created by the discovery of gold on Bonanza Creek
in 1896, and the resulting gold rush of 1898-99 which brought
between 30,000 and 40,000 people to this remote spot. It was
Yukon Territory's first capital.
Today, Dawson City's dirt streets, boardwalks and historical
buildings recall those heady gold rush days for visitors.
A walking tour of town takes you past the Robert
Service Cabin, where he wrote his famous poems, including
"The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee."
Stories and poetry recitals by a local actor are offered daily
in summer.
Also visit the magnificently reconstructed Palace Grand Theatre, which opened in 1899. The Palace Grand is a national historic site: Parks Canada offers tours of the building daily in summer.
Live entertainment is also offered at another major attraction
in Dawson City-- Diamond Tooth Gertie's
Gambling Hall. Canada's only Northern casino, Diamond
Tooth Gertie's offers roulette wheels, blackjack tables and
other games of chance along with cancan girls and refreshments.
Just outside town, Bonanza Creek Road leads to Discovery
Claim and the historic Dredge No.
4, largest wooden hull dredge in North America.
Other highlights of a visit to Dawson City include the Dawson
City Museum, Yukon River tours, the SS Keno National Historic
Site, gold panning and various other special events and activities.
For more information visit the Klondike Visitors Association web site. |
