Klondike National Historic Sites of Canada

Visitor Information

Experiences to discover...

The Spell of the Yukon

Dawson City
© Parks Canada / Yukon Government

Stroll the wooden boardwalks of Dawson City. Gaze into windows of long-abandoned buildings. Hear Klondike stories of hardship, glory and heroism. You’ll soon fall under the powerful spell of history. A costumed interpreter will guide you through this fabled town. Enjoy the lively poetry of Robert Service at his hillside Klondike cabin or choose other programs and exhibits portraying the wild history and charm of Dawson City.

Mighty Gold-Digging Machines and Paddle Wheelers

Dredge No. 4
© Parks Canada / Yukon Government

Board the S.S. Keno and learn the challenges of running paddle-wheelers and barges loaded with ore on wild northern rivers. Then follow the Bonanza Creek Road towards Discovery Claim, the actual spot where Klondike gold was first found and gold-miners still work today! At Dredge No. 4, examine the inner workings of this amazing machine capable of separating 800 ounces of gold daily from tons of soil and rock.