Article Published: March 17th, 2005
On August 17th 1896 George & Kate Carmack, Tagish Charlie and Skookum Jim made the discovery of gold on Bonanza Creek near Dawson City and the Klondike gold rush began. Join us this summer as we travel through the Yukon exploring this wonderful region full of rich Canadian history. Our journey begins in Whitehorse “Land of the Midnight Sun”. Whitehorse is named after the historic rapids on the Yukon River, which resembled the flowing manes of charging white horses. Our first morning will be spent touring this beautiful area with stops at Miles Canyon, Beringia Centre, the Transportation Museum and the SS Klondike. We will enjoy a guided tour of The SS Klondike, an old Sternwheeler that plied the Yukon River for many years taking Stampeders and supplies to Dawson City. This evening we will have a welcome reception at the Yukon Mining Company and then it is off to be entertained at the Frantic Follies, a vaudeville revue of actors, dancers, and musicians that recapture the spirit and enthusiasm of the Klondike gold rush. Next we head north to Dawson City. A full day is planned in this city, a National Historical Site, as we visit an actual Gold Mining Dredge and try our luck panning for gold. There are so many unique sites to see. Perhaps you can tour the historic Commissioners Residence or enjoy a recital of a Robert Service poem at his cabin. Tonight try and strike it rich at Diamond Tooth Gerties Casino, the oldest casino in Canada. Our Journey continues into Alaska over the Top of the World Highway.
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