Welcome to Dawson

Once the epicenter of the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City retains its frontier spirit with wooden boardwalks, historic buildings, and lively cultural festivals. The town thrives as both a living museum and a vibrant community, blending its gold rush legacy with modern art, music, and tourism. Its unique character makes it one of Yukon’s most iconic destinations.

A wooden bench on a dirt ground overlooking a valley with a river, trees, and mountains during sunset with a partly cloudy sky.

A large red wooden building labeled Downtown Hotel with multiple windows and a white balcony, set against a backdrop of mountains and a partly cloudy sky.

A multi-story building with signs for Midnight Sun Hotel, The Francis, and Penguin Club, under a colorful sunset sky, with parked cars and a dirt road in front.

Exterior view of the Eldorado Hotel, a multi-story building with a gray facade, red trim, and white railings. The hotel has a large sign with its name on the upper front and flags flying above. Flower baskets hang from the balcony, and a person is wa