Dawson City, Yukon

So for the last three days we have stepped back in time!! It has been absolutely amazing to have experienced the place where thousands were drawn to in search of wealth during the Klondike Gold Rush; a place where many men and women still come in hopes of striking it rich! 

With the discovery of gold on a Klondike River tributary in 1896, Dawson City

became the destination for the thousands of stampeders who came to stake their claim during the great gold rush the following year. Many young inexperienced men, the cheechakos as they were known locally, sacrificed everything in hopes of striking it rich only to discover that the sourdoughs (or oldtimers) were already in the North before the

Birthplace of the Klondike Gold Rush

big strike with all the claims staked. Some men moved on, however, many stayed and worked for the companies that eventually industrialized the gold mining process using equipment. 

Today this small town of about 1200 people is a

Looking for gold in Bonanza Creek

working town where only families in the community have claims. It is a town that has retained its historical charm with gravel roads, restored buildings and boardwalks. For the many tourists that come here in the summer months, there is wonderful entertainment and places to eat. We thoroughly enjoyed our time, browsing the hundred year old streets, reading the placards and taking in all of the entertainment we could. 

A 4.5 oz gold nugget found last year at Claim 33
We HAD to give it back!

We had lots of fun at Dawson! Steve made his acting debut at the Grand Palace Theatre and on our last night we visited Diamond Tooth Gertie's Gambling Hall and took in a couple of great shows!

Dawson City is a must stop for anyone travelling to the North!! especially when you get to take in the beauty of the Yukon River from atop "the Dome"!

Thanks for the memories, Dawson City!!