Jul 28, 2009 - day 29

Day 28 This has been a great day. We talked to one couple who had just canoed from Whitehorse to Dawson, a 500 km journey through mostly wilderness country. ... I was fascinated by Clair’s’ account of dog sledding from Iqualuit, 500 km, to Dawson with her father as a child. ... We eventually went back to town and went out for lamb souvlaki , which we had to take out as the Drunken Goat restaurant was full, and eat at the Pit, which they were happy enough to do so long as we bought a beer.Day 28 This has been a great day. We talked to one couple who had just canoed from Whitehorse to Dawson, a 500 km journey through mostly wilderness country. ... I was fascinated by Clair’s’ account of dog sledding from Iqualuit, 500 km, to Dawson with her father as a child. ... We eventually went back to town and went out for lamb souvlaki , which we had to take out as the Drunken Goat restaurant was full, and eat at the Pit, which they were happy enough to do so long as we bought a beer....

Jul 27, 2009 - day 28

DDay 27 Leaving Jimmy and Caths place was sweet sorrow. We made it to Dawson!!! It was definitely time for a celebration. ... We harassed the poor clerk at the desk at the hotel until she gave us a really good deal on a room, and then we went out on the town.DDay 27 Leaving Jimmy and Caths place was sweet sorrow. We made it to Dawson!!! It was definitely time for a celebration. ... We harassed the poor clerk at the desk at the hotel until she gave us a really good deal on a room, and then we went out on the town....

Jun 22, 2009 - last day in Dawson

I had three more things I wanted to do here. The first was narrated by Pierre Berton (another famous author up here) about growing up in Dawson. ... We got to see what Dawson looked like before they started renovating. ... The next film was called "40 Degrees Below" and showed what it was like to be in town during the winter.I had three more things I wanted to do here. The first was narrated by Pierre Berton (another famous author up here) about growing up in Dawson. ... We got to see what Dawson looked like before they started renovating. ... The next film was called "40 Degrees Below" and showed what it was like to be in town during the winter....

Jun 21, 2009 - summer solstice

I took the walking tour of downtown today. Had a great guide and got a better idea of life in Dawson. ... If you're in Dawson on the solstice, the thing to do is go to the top of the Dome (hill above town). ... I heard it gets really crowded up there on this night, and since it's hard for me to stay awake, we went up this afternoon.I took the walking tour of downtown today. Had a great guide and got a better idea of life in Dawson. ... If you're in Dawson on the solstice, the thing to do is go to the top of the Dome (hill above town). ... I heard it gets really crowded up there on this night, and since it's hard for me to stay awake, we went up this afternoon....

Jun 20, 2009 - seeing where it all started

We drove into town (maybe a couple of miles). Dawson City has a lot of old buildings and mostly dirt streets. ... They sit on permafrost here so 2 feet down it's always frozen.We drove into town (maybe a couple of miles). Dawson City has a lot of old buildings and mostly dirt streets. ... They sit on permafrost here so 2 feet down it's always frozen....

Jun 19, 2009 - Dawson City

Today we had about a 6 hour drive - trees, beautiful lakes, and hills.Today we had about a 6 hour drive - trees, beautiful lakes, and hills....

Jun 5, 2009 - Dawson City

They had encountered long stretches of road construction & a lot of break up, so we decided to head to Dawson City & the Top o The World Highway and save the other route for our return. ... We were hot (it was 84) and tired when we rolled into Dawson City (not to be confused with Dawson Creek) at 4:30 p. ... While we were relaxing in our campsite we saw a paddle wheel boat coming into Dawson City, struggling against the current. ...

Sep 5, 2008 - There's still gold in the Klondike!

Our afternoon arrival in Dawson City, YT, was to mostly sunny skies and a temperature of 65 degrees. ... Lurching onto the landing we arrived in the interesting looking town, Dawson City. ... The drive from Chicken to Dawson City is beautiful and well worth the effort in my opinion. ...

Aug 4, 2008 - Dawson City, Yukon

We have stayed two nights in Dawson. ... Yesterday was gold panning on Bonanza Creek with Charlie, Linda, Sandra, Dave, Jim and Linda.We have stayed two nights in Dawson. ... Yesterday was gold panning on Bonanza Creek with Charlie, Linda, Sandra, Dave, Jim and Linda....

Aug 1, 2008 - Dawson City, YT Goldrush Campground

This morning we left at 9 for Dawson City. ... About 20 or so miles out approaching Dawson, the road turned to gravel. ... god knows what some of the diesel folks had to pay!! Dawson City is a huge step back in time. ...

Jul 9, 2008 - Dawson City, YT - Yukon Goldrush area

Only 113 miles from Stewart to Dawson, but the road was almost half gravel due to construction/repairs. ... When we got to Dawson & unhooked the car, it sounded like a big rattle. ... Dawson is a cute little town with its main businesses being mining (gold, silver, etc. ...

Jul 6, 2008 - Klondike Hwy to Dawson City, YT

Leaving Whitehorse, we are one rv short; they had problems and we had to leave them at the shop. Our route, today, is 337 miles on the Klondike Hwy to Dawson City. ... We left at 8 O'clock this morning, along with our traveling buddies.Leaving Whitehorse, we are one rv short; they had problems and we had to leave them at the shop. Our route, today, is 337 miles on the Klondike Hwy to Dawson City. ... We left at 8 O'clock this morning, along with our traveling buddies....