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Dawson City is as much of a paradox as it is a community today. Once the biggest Canadian city west of Winnipeg, with a population of 30,000, it withered to practically a ghost town after the stampeders stopped stampeding. In 1953 the seat of territorial government was shifted to Whitehorse, which might've spelled the end of Dawson—but didn't. For now, every summer the influx of tourists more than matches the stream of gold rushers in its heyday. The reason for this is the remarkable preservation and restoration work done by Parks Canada. Dawson today is the nearest thing to an authentic gold-rush town the world has to offer.
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AttractionsBonanza Creek
Head west on Bonanza Creek Rd., about 2km (1 1/4 miles) south of Dawson City
Dawson, Yukon Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center) Description: The original Yukon gold strike and some of the richest pay dirt in the world were found on... Read More Dawson City Museum
Fifth Ave. at Minto Park
Dawson, Yukon Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center) Description: In the grand old Territorial Administration building, this excellent museum should be your first... Read More Jack London's Cabin and Interpretive Centre
Eighth Ave
Dawson, Yukon Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center) Description: American adventure writer Jack London lived in the Yukon less than a year—he left in June... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Dawson
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