Dawson City, Gold rush town in Yukon, Canada
Located at the junction of Yukon and Klondike rivers, Dawson City features wooden buildings, gravel streets, and traditional northern architecture across its downtown district.
Following the 1896 gold discovery, the settlement transformed from a fishing camp into a center that drew more than 30,000 prospectors seeking fortune in the Klondike.
The Palace Grand Theatre presents performances that maintain the traditions of entertainment from the 1890s gold rush period in this northern Canadian community.
Winter temperatures in Dawson City regularly drop below minus 26 degrees Celsius, requiring visitors and residents to prepare with proper cold weather equipment.
Parks Canada maintains eight National Historic Sites in Dawson City, preserving structures and locations connected to the Klondike Gold Rush period.
Location: Yukon
Inception: 1896
Founders: Joseph Ladue
Elevation above the sea: 370 m
Shares border with: Arctic Ocean
Website: https://cityofdawson.ca
GPS coordinates: 64.06667,-139.42917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
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