The story of the Klondike Gold Rush is an exciting and important chapter in the development of the Canadian north. One aspect of this story is the ability of the newcomers to address and meet the special challenges they found in the Yukon. The adaptation of imported mining techniques and social structures, the development of specific legal and administrative forums, and the remarkable individual stories of success and failure are all a part of this story.
Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site is one of the National Historic Sites of Canada in the Klondike