Parks, Heritage Sites, Trails in Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada.

Parks : Trails : Heritage Sites
Dawson City, Yukon Territory
Klondike Region, Canada

An Adventure Guide & Activity Directory for Parks, Trails, Heritage Sites enjoyed in Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada including the areas of Rock Creek, Moose Creek and Eagle Plains.

	Dredge 4. The largest wooden hulled, bucket line dredge in North America. It is a sightseeing attraction, picnic site, history lesson and recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada [ more information ]
	Crocus Bluff Nature Trail.A 400 metre hiking trail leading to a viewing platform perched on a rocky bluff. From the lookout are views of the Klondike River, Yukon River and the community of Dawson City. [ more information ]
	Discovery Claim.The mining claim that started the Klondike Gold Rush. Today, the cliam is recognized as a Historic Site of Canada. There are picnic tables, a monumental plaque and a wooden mining shaft, drainage pipe and artifacts on display. [ more information ]
	Midnight Dome Lookout. A popular sightseeing destination with far reaching views of the Klondike Valley. One can see the Yukon River, Klondike River, Bonanza Creek, Top of the World Highway, Dawson City and the Ogilvie Mountains. [ more information ]
	Dike Walkway. Walkway exploring along the Yukon River. Activities enjoyed include hiking, walking, sightseeing, picnicking, shopping, canoeing, flight seeing, attractions, entertainment and heritage tours. All can be enjoyed when exploring along the walkway. [ more information ]
	Jack London Cabin. Historic cabin, food cache and interpretive centre. Jack London was a famous American writer who visited the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush and, later in life, published some of the most famous novels about the region. [ more information ]
	Montague Roadhouse. A staging post on the Overland Trail during the gold rush days. Today the site is a sightseeing destination located on the North Klondike Highway south of Dawson City. [ more information ]
	Robert Service Cabin. A heritage site which was once the home of Robert Service from 1909 to 1912. He was the famous poet and writer who wrote, "The Cremation of Sam McGee", "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and the "Ballad of Blasphemous Bill." [ more information ]
	Ridge Road Heritage Trail. A 33 kilometre recreation route from the Klondike Gold Rush. The route is the first road built by the Yukon Government. The route is a long day ride or a 2-3 day backpacking adventure with wilderness camping. [ more information ]
	SS Keno. A Historic Site of Canada. During the summer months there are interpretive tours by costumed actors. The riverboat once traveled between Whitehorse and Dawson City transporting silver ore from Mayo via the Stewart and Yukon River. [ more information ]
	Tombstone Park. A wilderness park located north of Dawson City on the Dempster Highway. Park popular for wildlife sightings, First Nation history, hiking, camping, backpacking and fishing. [ more information ]