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Parks Canada Parcs Canada Proudly Bringing You Canada At Its Best Land and culture are woven into the tapestry of Canada’s history and the Canadian spirit. The richness of our great country is celebrated in a network of protected places that allow us to understand the land, people and events that shaped Canada. Some things just can’t be replaced and, therefore, your support is vital in protecting the ecological and cultural integrity of these natural areas and symbols of our past, so they will persist, intact and vibrant, into the future. Discover for yourself the many wonders, adventures and learning experiences that await you in Canada’s national parks, national historic sites, historic canals and national marine conservation areas. Help us keep them healthy and whole—for their sake, for our sake.

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Our Mission 's mission is to ensure that Canada's national parks, national historic sites and related heritage areas are protected and presented for this and future generations. These nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage reflect Canadian values, identity, and pride. Contents Welcome ...... 2 Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site ...... 7 S.S. Klondike National Historic Site ...... 11 Kluane National Park and Reserve ...... 14 Yukon and Northern British Columbia National Parks and National Historic Sites Map ...... 20 Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site ...... 22 S.S. Keno National Historic Site ...... 27 Dredge No.4 National Historic Site ...... 29 * ...... 32 ...... 35 How To Contact Us ...... 38 Seasons, Hours, Camping and Fees ...... Insert

This logo is used to denote a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These sites are considered to be of outstanding universal value, and are to be protected for future generations by the world community.

* Designated as an international wetland having world importance by the Ramsar Convention.

Safeguarding Canada’s Family of Heritage Treasures The idea of a Canada-wide Parks Canada is proud of system of protected areas took its leadership role in preserving root in the Rockies more than a and presenting Canada’s century ago. Today, national natural and cultural resources. parks protect significant National parks and national landscapes that represent historic sites offer world-class Canada’s vastness and heritage experiences. diversity. National historic sites You can do your part – by commemorate Canada’s respecting the land and evolution as a country, past and celebrating our traditions. It’s present. Together, they are a up to all of us to make sure our family of special places which parks, our waterways, and our symbolize the important link past will always have a future. between stewardship of the land and respect for our human heritage.

1 Welcome

Come explore with us Scenic Touring Canada’s Yukon, the land of While travelling across the the midnight sun! From Yukon you will find one or vibrant and colourful Klondike more of our national historic gold rush history to First sites and national parks along Nations stories to pristine any major road. While Vuntut wilderness, national parks and and Ivvavik National Parks national historic sites in Yukon are remote and accessible by have it all! air only, Kluane National Park Regardless of the season, and Reserve (KNPR) offers whether you are looking for a spectacular roadside scenery, scenic drive, a challenging viewpoints, interpretive mountain hike or a walking exhibits and trails. tour through Dawson’s Plan to stop at one of our historic townsite, our parks national historic sites, and step and sites are bound to appeal back in time to discover the to you. This vacation planner people, places and events that will assist you in making the shaped our nation. most of your visit. Walking or Hiking Kluane National Park and Reserve offers hundreds of kilometers of trails that range from easy walks to some of the world’s most challenging backcountry hikes. Vuntut National Park has no designated trails. Visitors must be self reliant and experienced in backcountry travel. Chilkoot trail hikers are encouraged to make reservations by phoning 1-800-661-0486. Contact Parks Canada information centres for individual park trail conditions.

2 Mountaineering Wildlife Watching Kluane National Park and Yukon and northern British Reserve offers experienced Columbia abounds with mountaineers world class wildlife. Please give wildlife climbing opportunities. Be the respect and space they sure to pick up route deserve. descriptions, permits and information on local • Pick up your copy of You are conditions. in Bear Country at any Parks Canada office. Interpretive Programs • Never feed wildlife. Animals and Services may become aggressive or Want to learn more about the dependent. Too often a fed natural or cultural history of a animal becomes a dead park or site? Stop in at a Park’s animal. Wildlife attracted to Canada visitor center to pick roadsides are often killed by up the latest information on vehicles. guided walks, self-guiding • Never approach wildlife. trails, exhibits and special Remain in your vehicle. events, animated programs and walking tours. Some • Stay at least 100 meters programs and facilities are distant from bears. offered on a seasonal basis only.

3 • Further information on Boating wildlife viewing and birding Canoes, kayaks and rowboats opportunities is available are permitted on most lakes through territorial and rivers, while motor boats government programs. are allowed on a few select Wildlife Viewing Program park waters. Wilderness rivers (Telephone: 867-667-8291) present a variety of hazards and should only be attempted Camping by experienced boaters. Be Kathleen Lake campground sure to check for lake access near Haines Junction in KNPR and route information. is suitable for tents, trailers and motorhomes. No Rafting reservations are required. Rafters can enjoy awesome There are territorial wilderness on one of many government as well as private guided trips in Kluane and campgrounds throughout the Ivvavik National Parks. Yukon. Commercial outfitters offer Backcountry camping in multi-day trips, but private wilderness areas provides trips are also permitted. unique opportunities for Guides are recommended as solitude, physical challenges expert skill and preparation and adventure. Visitors are required for both the Alsek entering wilderness areas must and Firth rivers. Please contact purchase a wilderness pass for the park for information on overnight stays in the private and commercial rafting backcountry. Passes and pre- excursions. trip information are available at the respective park Fishing information centers. A variety of fish species Please note Vuntut National abound in Yukon lakes and Park has no designated rivers. Catch and release is campsites encouraged. Anglers must have a National Park Fishing Cycling License. Cycling is an increasingly Fishing is prohibited in popular activity on park roads Chilkoot Trail National and trails. Kluane offers a Historic Site. number of old mining roads that are ideal for mountain biking. Cycling is prohibited on the Chilkoot Trail.

4 Winter Activities Group Tours Winter in the north is an We offer special rates and unforgettable experience, services for commercial and whether you ski, snowboard other large groups. For details or snowshoe. Facilities and on specific services, contact the services are reduced during parks and sites directly. this season. Prior to departure contact Parks Canada. Weather and Road Conditions Even in summer, weather can Park and Site Fees change rapidly. Dress in Fees are charged for a variety layers, wear appropriate of activities. These include footwear, and take along interpretive guided walks and clothing suitable for all programs, back and front weather conditions. country camping and day use. The only two highways Please refer to fee insert for leading to the Yukon are the details. Alaska and Cassiar highways. Collected revenue is used Note: There are many long to preserve parks and sites, stretches of highway without and to maintain the quality of services. Ensure your vehicle visitor services and facilities. is in top running order before Every time you visit a park or heading up these highways. site you invest in its future and in a legacy for future generations.

5 For Your Convenience All national parks and sites Park and site regulations offer a range of services and are designed to protect facilities. Watch for these these special places and symbols to determine which ensure that you have a safe services and facilities are and memorable trip. available. · Please do not disturb or collect any natural objects or historical Legend artifacts. Information · Never feed, touch, disturb or hunt any Parking wildlife. Gift Shop · Keep pets on leash at all times. Picnic · Stay on established trails Camping to avoid trampling Hiking Trail vegetation. Each park and site has Exhibit specific hazards. Please Totally or partially consult on-site accessible. Services publications or park staff for visitors with for other important safety disabilities vary. messages. Please inquire.

6 Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site (867) 667-3910 CHILKOOT TRAIL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

In 1897 two ships, the follow the historic route Excelsior and the Portland, beginning from Dyea. arrived in San Francisco and Dyea is accessible by road Seattle laden with Yukon gold. from Skagway, Alaska. Bennett The Klondike Gold Rush was can be reached by boat from about to begin. Today the Carcross or by railway from Chilkoot Trail commemorates Skagway and Fraser, British Columbia. the mass movement of people to the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. The Chilkoot Trail extends from Dyea, Alaska to Bennett, British Columbia at the headwaters of the . Historically a first nation trade and travel route the Chilkoot connected the coastal Tlingit with Yukon First Nation groups. Designated in 1998 as an International Historic Park, the Chilkoot offers the visitor a unique combination of spectacular natural beauty steeped in history. Though primarily a superb hiking experience the Chilkoot does offer opportunities for the day user. Making the Most of Getting There Your Visit The Chilkoot Trail straddles Hiking the Chilkoot the American-Canadian border • The Chilkoot Trail offers a at the northern end of the challenging 3 to 5 day hike Alaskan panhandle. Hikers for the fit and adventurous. may access the trail from Be prepared! The trail can be either Dyea, Alaska or Bennett, rough and difficult for even British Columbia. Most hikers the most experienced hiker.

7 A total of 50 permits are Day trips. issued daily. To avoid • Bennett City is accessible by disappointment it is highly rail (White Pass Yukon Route recommended that Railway) or by boat from reservations be made in Carcross. Visitors may visit advance. for a few hours or camp • Permits can be paid for and overnight at Bennett. Permits picked up prior to hiking the are required. Chilkoot at the Trail Center located in Skagway. Activities • Consult the “Rates, Hours, Interpretation and Camping Information” • Interpretive tours are offered insert in this publication for at Bennett City to train details. passengers visiting the site. • Interpretive exhibits are Reservations and Information: located at Bennett City and • Call 1-800-661-0486 in Lindeman City. A roadside Canada or the United States exhibit is located at Log (U.S.). Local & overseas call Cabin. 1-867-667-3910. • When in Skagway visit the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center. Guided walks, exhibits, theater programs and special events are provided.

8 Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site (867) 667-3910 • Stop in “The Trail Center” Railway station. Extensive for information on other information is provided at hiking opportunities in the this tourism visitor centre. Skagway area. • While in tour the S.S. Klondike National Scenic Touring Historic Site. • From Whitehorse, drive the scenic South Klondike Circle Route Highway to Skagway • Visit Kluane National Park through the historic White and Reserve. Depart Pass. Stop at the Log Cabin Skagway via the Alaska interpretive exhibit as well as Marine ferry to Haines other historic points of Alaska and travel back interest on this scenic 200 km through Kluane to drive. Whitehorse via the Haines • Visit Carcross and the “Old and Klondike Highway. Train Depot” an historic White Pass & Yukon Route

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10 S.S. Klondike National Historic Site (867) 667-3910 S.S. KLONDIKE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Steam powered river time when boat building on transportation on the Yukon the Yukon River waterfront River opened up the territory was booming. and connected the Yukon to the outside world. Getting There Commemorating inland water The S.S. Klondike is located in transportation, the downtown Whitehorse and is S.S. Klondike is representative dry-docked on the west bank of the steamers and other of the Yukon River. vessels that traveled the Yukon River since 1866. Making the most of Fully restored to its 1937- your visit 1940 appearance, the S.S. Klondike along with the • Allow one hour for a tour of 4000 artifacts that furnish this the vessel and to view the great vessel provide visitors a video “In the Days of the unique interpretive experience. River Boats”. Over the next seven years • The upper decks of the extensive restoration will S.S. Klondike are not begin on site. Visitors will be wheelchair accessible. able to experience shipbuilding reminiscent of a

11 Attractions Scenic Touring • Take a walk along the Yukon • Driving to ? Riverfront Trail located on Stop at Lake Laberge or Five site and enjoy the Finger Rapids. Both these interpretive exhibits. natural features presented • Visit Miles Canyon, walk challenges to sternwheeler across the suspension bridge, navigation. hike to Canyon City and see • In Dawson City visit the the remains of this gold rush S.S. Keno National Historic transfer point. Site. This vessel worked in • Visit the Yukon Tourism tandem with the Visitor Center located in S.S. Klondike on the Stewart downtown Whitehorse. River transporting silver • Stop at the Beringia Center, lead ore to Whitehorse. Yukon Transportation Museum, Mac Bride Museum or take in one of the historic walking tours of Whitehorse offered by the Yukon Historical and Museum Association. • King salmon/coho can be seen during July and August at the Yukon River Fish Ladder.

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13 KLUANE NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE

A gem in the family of Parks Wrangell-St Elias and Glacier Canada’s national treasures, Bay National Parks in Alaska Kluane National Park and and the Tatshenshini-Alsek Reserve, an area of Park in British Columbia form 22,015 sq km/8,550 sq mi, the largest international protects the unique wilderness protected area in the world. of the North Coast Mountains These parklands are natural region. It is a land of recognized and protected as a precipitous, high mountains, world heritage site under the immense icefields and lush UNESCO World Heritage valleys that yield a diverse Conventions. array of plant and wildlife These parklands are also species and provides the homeland of the opportunities for a host of Champagne and Aishihik First outdoor activities. Nations and the Kluane First The Park is home to Nation. The name “Kluane” is Mt. Logan (5959m/19,545ft), a Southern Tutchone word Canada’s highest peak. It meaning “big lake”. First contains one of the world’s Nations continue to have largest non-polar icefields and access to the park to carry out numerous surging glaciers. their traditional activities such The contiguous protected as hunting and trapping. regions of Kluane National Kluane is co-managed with Park and Reserve in Yukon, the Champagne and Aishihik

14 Kluane National Park and Reserve (867) 634-7250 First Nations. The Kluane First •The peak season for enjoying Nation will be included in the the wilderness is mid-June to management board when their mid-August. Earlier or later land claims have been settled. in the season can bring chilly nights but the reward of Getting There solitude is well worth it. Visitors can reach the Haines •Plan on camping at beautiful Junction Visitor Reception Kathleen Lake campground. Centre, on the eastern •Kluane’s summers, with boundary of Kluane, by generally warm weather and driving west from Whitehorse long hours of daylight, offer on the Alaska Highway you the chance to extend (160km/100mi) or north from your hiking day and enjoy Haines, Alaska on the Haines wildlife viewing Road (249km/159mi). Another opportunities. Frost or snow 72km/45mi west along the may occur at any time of Alaska Highway is Parks year at higher elevations. Canada’s Sheep Mountain •There are many sights and Visitor Reception Centre. activities to be enjoyed for those planning shorter stays. Making The Most of Kathleen Lake campground Your Visit offers a lovely day use area •For information regarding including a kitchen shelter programs, guided events, and boat ramp. fees, reservations and much more, stop in at one of the Activities Visitor Centres. Scenic touring •The length of visitation varies depending on the Both the Haines Road and the activity. Allow several hours Alaska Highway skirt the to tour the Visitor Centres; a boundary of the park, offering half day to utilize one of viewpoints and exhibits with Kluane’s interpretive trails; a spectacular mountain vistas. day to enjoy one of the day In the vicinity of the Donjek hiking trails or partake in a River bridge, km 1822 Alaska flightseeing tour; a week to Hwy, look for Mt. Steele, experience the backcountry; Mt. Wood and Mt. Walsh. or longer to enjoy route At a viewpoint 29 km south on finding, mountaineering or the Haines Road you can rafting. overlook Kathleen Lake and also see the plaque commemorating the World Heritage Site.

15 Walking and Hiking Plants and Wildlife One of the best ways to enjoy Kluane’s vegetation ranges the rugged beauty of Kluane is from boreal forest to the on foot. Kluane offers over 200 treeless tundra. The tundra is km of trails and hundreds of most spectacular in summer kilometers of route finding when 200 species of alpine possibilities covering all flowers bloom in a flourish of degrees of difficulty. Licensed color. guides are available for day or This wilderness area is overnight trips. Activities can home to grizzly and black include interpretive walks or bears, Dall sheep, mountain strenuous hikes. goats, moose, caribou and a Bear proof food canisters wide array of smaller animals. are mandatory on some trails. Please stop in at one of Birdwatching Kluane’s visitor centres for Observers have identified 150 more information or to register species of birds in the park, if you are planning an 118 of which are known to nest overnight trip. within its boundaries. Birdwatching has Mountaineering increased in popularity over Kluane is known for its many the past few years, with June challenging climbs, attracting being the best month to enjoy mountaineers from all over the the sounds of birdsong in the world. All climbers must forest just outside your tent, apply several months in motorhome, hotel window or advance and are required to beside the rest area where you register with the Warden have stopped for lunch. Service.

16 Kluane National Park and Reserve (867) 634-7250 Park staff can give you a Camping better idea of viewing Camping is available at possibilities. Kathleen Lake, 20 minutes drive from Haines Junction. Facilities include 41 sites, a kitchen shelter, pump water, firewood, washroom, boat launch, a short boardwalk and picnic facilities. Two campsites, the kitchen shelter and washrooms are wheelchair accessible. Self-registration is in effect. Please check in at one of the visitor centres to register for backcountry camping. Permits and fees are required. Interpretive Services Haines Junction is the site of Cycling the main park visitor reception A number of old mining roads centre, offering displays, in the Kluane area, as well as information and an audio abandoned sections of the visual show. The centre is Alaska Highway in the open year round, with limited adjacent Kluane Wildlife hours in the winter. Sanctuary are ideal for The Sheep Mountain mountain biking. Centre focuses on Kluane’s The Haines Highway is a most abundant large mammal popular long distance route, Dall sheep. Sheep are usually hosting an annual bike relay seen from the viewing deck or race. the highway from September to mid-May. The centre is open Water Activities for summer only. Non-motorized watercraft are Park interpreters are welcome on all bodies of water available to help you discover in Kluane. Motorized boats are Kluane and its rich diversity of restricted to Kathleen and cultural and natural heritage, Mush Lakes. including First Nations’ Boat users should use traditional use of the area. caution on all lakes due to the Activities include programs, extremely cold water guided walks and special temperatures and strong events. winds that arise without warning.

17 Rafting Winter Activities Rafting down the Alsek, a Winter has much to offer in Canadian Heritage River, Kluane. Cross-country skiing continues to be one of the is particularly popular in the more popular activities in areas around and to the south Kluane. Both commercial of Haines Junction. Some trails outfitters, offering 3 to 14 day are track set and information is trips, and private parties must available on trail difficulty, have a permit. A quota system length and condition. exists and longer trips may Telemarking, ski touring, need to be booked a year in ice fishing, snowshoeing , dog advance. sledding and winter camping are other popular activities. Fishing Snowmobiling is only allowed Lake and rainbow trout, arctic on the surface of Kathleen grayling and kokanee are a Lake. few of the species that attract anglers. For Your Convenience Catch and release is encouraged. Anglers must A range of food, have a national park fishing accommodations and services license. are available in Haines Junction and the surrounding area. Horseback Riding Guided trail riding is available Nearby Attractions in the Kluane area. • Kwaday Dan Kenji (km 1,562 Alaska Hwy) Flight Seeing and Landing • Burwash Museum Commercial guides offering (Burwash Landing) fixed wing or helicopter tours • Village Square over the icy heart of Kluane (Haines Junction) and its majestic peaks provide an experience few people ever forget. Aircraft are permitted to land in designated areas in support of mountaineers or backcountry expeditions. A landing permit must be obtained in advance.

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21 DAWSON HISTORICAL COMPLEX NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Within three years a handful had won fortunes from the muck. The last great gold rush in Canada’s history is kept alive in Dawson City, a complex of heritage buildings where past and present mingle.

Getting There By road: From Whitehorse the Klondike Highway takes the visitor on a 550 km journey through the heart of the Yukon. The Yukon River Valley provides the visitor with both incredible scenery and history. .. home of the Great Klondike Commercial carriers Gold Rush of 1898 provide bus service to Dawson from Whitehorse. The Taylor In 1896, gold was accidentally and Top of the World discovered on a tributary of highways provide access to the Klondike River that Dawson from Alaska. Check became known as Bonanza with Canada or U.S. Customs Creek. A staking rush ensued for hours of operation. as prospectors from the shores of the Yukon River stampeded By air: to the banks of the creek. Regular air service to Dawson News of the strike hit a gold is provided from Whitehorse hungry world. An estimated and other points in Alaska. 100,000 gold seekers left their families and homes for the By water: Klondike. What was for most, The truly adventurous can the greatest adventure of their navigate the stampeders route lives, took over a year to on the Yukon River from complete with an estimated Whitehorse to Dawson. Allow 40,000 lucky enough to arrive 10 to 14 days for the historic in boom town Dawson City. and scenic voyage.

22 Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site (867) 993-7221 Making the Most of around the town core Your Visit highlighting some of the • Be sure to stop by the Visitor history and characters of Reception Centre where Dawson City. An audio tape attendants in period costume is available in English, will assist you in planning French and German. your stay in Dawson, • Palace Grand Theatre Tour providing you with up to (30 - 45 min) date information on This replica of Arizona programs, local activities, Charlie’s 1899 frontier opera events and attractions. View house was once a magnet the exhibits and audio-visual that drew the lonely miners presentations and talk with from the creeks. View all 3 our friendly staff about all floors and the leading that the Klondike has to actress’ apartment. offer. • Robert Service Cabin Activities This two-room log cabin, set amidst the willows and the Interpretation alders has long been a visitor • The Commissioner’s attraction. Here Robert W. Residence Tour (30-45 min) Service, bard of the This tour allows you to Klondike, lived from 1909 to experience the restored 1912. The cabin is open for grandeur of the viewing and a presentation Commissioner’s Residence. and reading are offered From 1900 to 1916, this twice daily. mansion was the official • “Afternoon Tea” at the residence of the Yukon’s Commissioner’s Residence federal government Two hours of entertainment representative, the that start by joining “Martha Commissioner of the Yukon. Black” and her guests for tea The mansion was re-opened on the veranda and ends in 1996 and is a restoration with a private tour of the masterpiece! residence. • Town Walking Tours (1.5 hrs) Venture into 100 years of Dawson City history: from mining camp to boom town and beyond! Knowledgeable guides entertain and inform. It’s an hour and half walk

23 General • The “Gaslight Follies” • Dawson City and the Live theater is performed Klondike Area nightly in the Palace Grand Visit the many museums, the Theater. Reservations are Tr’ondek Hwech’in First highly recommended. Nation cultural center and • Diamond Tooth Gerties camp. Enjoy live theatre, A place where visitors and gold panning,gambling, locals alike gather to try their hiking, camping, fishing, luck at the gambling tables canoeing, and golfing. and enjoy the nightly • The Dawson City Museum entertainment. Early mining history and Most attractions and facilities portraits of early Dawson are open by the second week life are presented through of May with the peak season exhibits including a steam from mid-June to mid - locomotive. Track down August. It is easier to get your ancestors; a register of accommodations during May gold seekers is available to and September but the public. reservations are still recommended.

Scenic Touring • Klondike Highway From Whitehorse travel through the scenic Yukon Valley which crosses the Pelly and Stewart Rivers. Stop at Montague House, an early day roadhouse, “Five Fingers Rapids” and the “Tintina Trench”. • Circle Route Dawson City is part of a touring loop which takes you through many miles of scenic highways including the “Top of the World Highway”.

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• Midnight Dome Walking and Hiking Drive to the summit of the • Take a stroll down 8th Ave.’s Midnight Dome for a “Writers Row”, past the panoramic view of Dawson homes of Robert Service, City and of the Klondike and Pierre Berton, and Jack Yukon River Valleys. You London. haven’t seen Dawson unless • There are trails in and you drive to the Dome. around Dawson. Check at • Retracing the Gold Rush the Visitor Reception Centre Stampede for details. Hike the Chilkoot Trail and canoe the headwaters of the Yukon River from Bennett, British Columbia to Dawson City. Only experienced canoeists and hikers should attempt this adventure.

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26 S.S. Keno National Historic Site (867) 993-7221 S.S. KENO NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

The S.S. Keno survives as one Getting There of the many sternwheelers (See section on Dawson which plied the lakes and Historical Complex N.H.S.) rivers of the Yukon. Prior to air or road service, the Making the most of sternwheelers were the very your visit lifeblood of the Yukon’s economic and social life. They • Be sure to take in the Town brought everything from news Walking Tour, which covers and people to groceries and the story of the waterfront mining equipment from the and the history of the outside to the territory. S.S. Keno. The S.S. Keno is dry docked in downtown Dawson Activities City, harkening back to the • Town Walking Tours days when the Dawson waterfront played a vital role (1.5 hours) in the development of the Venture into 100 years of Yukon, Dawson City and the Dawson City history: From Klondike gold fields. Fully mining camp to boom town stabilized, the sternwheeler is with bustling waterfront and a unique feature of the historic streetscape.

27 beyond! Knowledgeable • “The Last Voyage of the guides entertain and inform. Keno” An hour and a half walk Take time out to view the around the town core CBC film “The Last Voyage highlights some of the of the Keno.” In 1962, the history and character of S.S. Keno was refurbished Dawson City. An audio tape and sailed down river to its is available in English, final resting spot in Dawson French and German. City. This film tracks the • S.S. Keno Grand Opening journey down the Yukon. Celebrations Check in at the Visitor The final phase of the Reception Centre in Dawson structural stabilization will for current show times. be completed in the summer For more information on of 2001. Join us in a things to see and do while in celebration of the S. S. Keno. the Klondike district, see the Check in at the Visitor Dawson Historical Complex Reception Centre for a and Dredge No.4 National schedule of special activities Historic Sites portion of this and events. vacation planner.

Attractions Scenic Touring • Sternwheeler Kiosk • Driving to Whitehorse? Stop Located near the S.S. Keno, at Lake Laberge or Five this panel display illustrates Finger Rapids. Both these the history of river natural features presented transportation in the Yukon challenges to sternwheeler through photographs and navigation. In Whitehorse, text. make sure you take a tour aboard the big sister of the • Sternwheeler Exhibit - Keno, the S.S. Klondike. This Dawson City Visitor fully furnished sternwheeler Reception Centre was the largest of a fleet that This exhibit offers a glimpse once numbered over one into daily life on the hundred vessels. sternwheelers through anecdotes, artifacts and photographs.

28 Dredge No.4 National Historic Site (867) 993-7221 DREDGE NO.4 NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

After 1898, the influx of processed large quantities of miners into the Klondike ore and had a 90 percent subsided and mining recovery rate for gold. At its corporations began to buy up peak it produced 22.7 kg (800 individual claims. The oz) per day. consolidated claims were worked with large equipment Getting There such as gold dredges. Dredge By road: No.4, which mined the Dredge No.4 is located 12.3 Klondike Valley and later km (7.8 miles) up Bonanza Bonanza Creek, was the Creek Road just outside largest dredge of its kind in Dawson City. North America. Dredge No.4 represents the culmination of Making the Most of decades of adapting Your Visit technology to meet the needs of mining in permafrost • Gold mining still thrives in conditions. For many mining The Klondike Gold Fields. companies, dredge technology Drive the Bonanza Creek was the preferred means of Road and take in the many gold extraction. Dredges points of interests.

Dredge No.4 National Historic Site

29 • Some working gold mines • Bear Creek Gold Room and offer tours and gold Compound Tour (1 hr.) panning. Tour this mining support • Pan for gold at Claim No.6, camp and see historic located on the Bonanza buildings and mining Creek road past Dredge No.4 machinery from 1905 to and . 1966. Learn about the Panning is restricted to hand evolution of the gold mining tools only. Bring your own industry from the Klondike gold pan or rent from one of Gold Rush to the present. the local businesses. Walking and Hiking Activities • Take a hike along the Ridge Interpretation Road Heritage trail (31 km) • Dredge No.4 Tour (1 hr.) The Ridge Road follows the A tour which allows you to abandoned Klondike Mines explore the massive Railway line. Built in 1899 it machine, the largest wooden was the first government hulled, bucket line gold built road in the Yukon and dredge in North America. was a major supply route to The tour includes an audio - the mines on Dominion and visual presentation on the Sulphur Creeks. restoration of this significant historic site. • Hands-On Demonstration of Early Mining Techniques (0.5 hr.) Visit Discovery Claim, the site of the first strike, and join in on a half hour hands- on demonstration on the use of a rocker box.

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31 Vuntut National Park

Vuntut National Park, the park may include grizzly established in 1995, protects bears, wolves, wolverine, 4345 km2 of land including marten, mink, foxes, caribou, portions of the moose, muskox, lynx, ground and surrounding foothills and squirrels, songbirds and mountains. In 1982 the Old raptors. Crow Flats were designated The park area has been under the Ramsar Convention part of the traditional territory as a wetland of international of the Vuntut Gwitchin for importance. Vuntut National centuries. Although no Park along with Ivvavik communities or year-round National Park in the Yukon homes are found within the and the Arctic National park boundary, the land and Wildlife Refuge in Alaska its resources are continuously represent international efforts used during the seasonal to protect the homeland of the pursuit of traditional activities Porcupine Caribou Herd. by the Vuntut Gwitchin. They Half a million birds use the still depend on the area and its Old Crow Flats each year to resources to provide a breed, molt or stage. Muskrats subsistence lifestyle. are also plentiful, inhabiting The entire park was part of the numerous shallow lakes Beringia, a non-glaciated and ponds throughout the refugium for plants and flats. Other wildlife found in animals during the Pleistocene

32 Vuntut National Park (867) 966-3622 ice age. Nearly the entire span Activities of Pleistocene time is The park offers pristine represented in the fossil wilderness for seasoned self- records and includes fossils of sufficient travelers. Back mammals such as horse, country opportunities range wooly mammoth, bison, from canoeing and hiking to camel, giant beaver and winter ski-touring. The park is scimitar cat. situated north of the Arctic Circle. Visitors can experience Getting There: 24 hours of sunlight during Vuntut National Park is parts of the summer. located north of the remote Although there are no community of Old Crow, developed hiking trails in the Yukon. Old Crow is situated park, hiking opportunities are 95 km north of the Arctic limitless. You can travel almost Circle. There is no road access anywhere along the mountains to the community. The closest and ridges. Hiking through the road is the Dempster highway tussocks in the valley bottoms which is about 175 km from however, can be challenging. Old Crow. There is scheduled Park use permits are air service between Old Crow, required for overnight visits to Whitehorse, Dawson City and the park. As well, all aircraft Inuvik, Northwest Territories. landing in the park are The park is located 60 km by required to have an aircraft air or 190 km by river north of landing permit. Both of these the community of Old Crow. permits can be obtained in the Vuntut National Park office in Making the Most of Old Crow. Your Visit Careful planning is the key to Safety Considerations an enjoyable visit. Contact the Visitors must be self- Vuntut National Park office in sufficient and able to handle Old Crow for important pre- any medical or wildlife related trip planning information. emergencies on their own. April through September Search and rescue operations are the best times to visit the are basic and there can be park. Note: the bugs can be lengthy delays due to weather extremely plentiful in late June and availability of aircraft. and July. Many natural hazards There are no facilities or exist. These may include services of any kind in the inclement weather, dense park. concentrations of biting insects and wildlife encounters.

33 Ivvavik and Vuntut National Parks Map Legend Designated Air Access

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34 Ivvavik National Park (867) 777-3248 Ivvavik National Park

Ivvavik National Park was Making the Most of established in 1984 to protect Your Visit the calving and feeding • It is recommended that your grounds of the Porcupine visit take place in the caribou herd. summer months. The Park encompasses a variety of arctic and sub-arctic • There are no visitor facilities, ecosystems in the northern services, or campgrounds in Yukon. Its terrain ranges from the park. mountains, foothills, and river • Contact the Government of valleys, to the coastal plain the Northwest Territories and the Beaufort Sea. Parks and Tourism branch at Ivvavik is also a traditional (867) 777-7237 for homeland for the Inuvialuit of information on attractions the region, who have relied on and services in Inuvik. the caribou for sustenance for thousands of years. Today, the Activities Inuvialuit play an important part in cooperative Rafting & Kayaking management of the park, Whitewater rafting on the ensuring ongoing maintenance Firth River is the most popular of their harvesting traditions. recreational activity in Ivvavik. Kayaking is also Possible, Getting There although more difficult. There are 130 kilometres of navigable Access to Ivvavik National river, from Margaret Lake, to Park is by air charter from the Beaufort Sea. Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Because the difficulty located 200 kilometres away. levels range from class 1 to Designated landing sites must class 4, only highly be used, and a park use permit experienced whitewater is required. Inuvik has daily enthusiasts should attempt air service from southern these trips. Guided trips are Canada and may also be available for less experienced reached via the Dempster river adventurers. Contact the Highway. park office for a list of licensed river outfitters. Please note that reservations are required for Firth River trips. Contact the park office for details.

35 Camping The lakes and deltas of the Low-impact backcountry coastal plain are a bird camping is part of the Ivvavik watchers delight with their experience. Campers should rich diversity of both resident bring a camp-stove and fuel, and migratory bird species. as fires are not permitted. A park use permit is required. Safety Considerations Individuals or groups with little Hiking or no whitewater or remote There are no developed trails wilderness river experience in Ivvavik, but overland should not attempt a trip on the excursions can be made. Firth River without a licensed Contact the park office for guide or outfitter. route descriptions. Many Natural hazards exist. These may include Wildlife Watching inclement weather, possibility Ivvavik is the summer home of flash floods, varying water of the 160,000+ Porcupine levels, cold water temperatures, caribou herd. The spring and bear encounters. migration, which peaks at the Visitors traveling in the end of May and early June, is park must carry appropriate truly one of the great wildlife gear and be self-reliant and able wonders of the world. to handle medical or wildlife Muskox range in the open related emergencies on their tundra of the coastal plain, own. It is unlikely that other while grizzlies and wolves people will be encountered on a favor the mountain valleys. trip to Ivvavik. Ivvavik National Park

36 Ivvavik National Park (867) 777-3248 Search and rescue operations are very basic, and there can be lengthy delays due to weather and availability of aircraft. The carrying of a licensed personal locator device is recommended.

37 How to Contact Us

Parks Canada Dawson Historical Complex 205 - 300 Main Street National Historic Site Whitehorse, Yukon PO Box 390 Canada Dawson City, Yukon Y1A 2B5 Canada Ph. (867)667-3910 Y0B 1G0 Fax. (867)393-6701 Ph. (867)993-7221 Email [email protected] Fax. (867)993-7299 http://www.harbour.com/parkscan/khs Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site S.S. Keno National Historic Site Chilkoot Trail Reservations Same as Above Local Number (867)667-3910 No Charge Dial 1-800-661-0486 Dredge No.4 National Canada & US (except Hawaii) Historic Site http://www.harbour.com/parkscan/ct Same as Above http://parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/parks/yukon S.S. Klondike National /dredge_no4 Historic Site 205 - 300 Main Street Vuntut National Park Whitehorse, Yukon PO BOX 19 Canada Old Crow, Yukon Y1A 2B2 Canada Ph. (867)667-3910 Y0B 1N0 Fax. (867)393-6701 Ph. (867)966 3622 Email [email protected] Fax. (867)966 3432 http://www.harbour.com/parkscan/ssk http://www.harbour.com/parkscan/vuntut

Kluane National Park and Ivvavik National Park Reserve PO Box 1840 PO Box 5495 Inuvik, Northwest Territories Haines Junction, Yukon Canada Canada X0E 0Y0 Y0B 1L0 Ph. (867) 777-3248 Ph. (867)634-7250 Fax. (867) 777-4491 Fax. (867)634-7208 Email [email protected] http://parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/parks/yukon Visitor Reception Centre (867)634-7207 /ivvavik http://www.harbour.com/parkscan/kluane

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40 Parks Partners Package Includes all tours as in the Parks Canada Package, Gold Panning demonstration at Discovery Claim and entry into the Dawson City Museum. Offered Mid-June to Mid-Aug. Adult...... $25.00 Youth...... $12.50 Child...... Free Family...... $62.50 (Seasonal packages are also available) Robert Service Cabin Recitals (daily) Season & Hours of Operation May 15 – May 31...... 1pm – 5:00pm June 1 – Aug. 31 ...... 9am – 5:00pm Sept 1 – Sept. 15 ...... 1pm – 5:00pm Admission Adult ...... $ 6.00 Children 12 and under ...... Free General Information Robert Service Cabin • The above fees are not gazetted Parks Canada fees. The interpretive services are provided by private business. • All prices include applicable taxes and are subject to change • For more information or to arrange reservation telephone or fax Charlie Davis @ (506) 433 -2138, or contact the site directly during the summer season @ (506) 993-7200. Commercial and Large Groups $5.00 per person, minimum group size is 20.

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Chilkoot Trail National General Information Historic Site All rates are per person Operating Season • Children 15 and under are defined as youth Hiking from May to September. • Maximum group size is 12, Trail Center Hours with one large group permitted per day. (Skagway Alaska) • A maximum of 50 trip May 29 – Sept 4...... 8 am - 4:00 pm permits are issued per day. Note: all hours are Alaska time • All prices include applicable taxes. Backcountry Permit Fees • All information is subject to Adult...... $35.00 change Youth...... $17.50 • Proposed 2001 fees will Seasonal ...... $105.00 increase, as follows: Reservation fee ...... $10.00 Adult $40.00, Youth $20.00, Adult Day Pass ...... $5.00 Reservation $11.00. Youth Day Pass ...... $2.50 Trip Permits S.S. Klondike National • Reservations are available for Historic Site hiking the Chilkoot Trail and are Season & Hours of Operation highly recommended. Call 1-800-661-0486, or May 15 – June 11 ...... 9am – 6:00pm 1-867-667-3910 for local & June 12 – Aug. 21 ....9am – 7:30pm overseas Monday through Aug. 22 – Sept. 8 ...... 9am – 6:00pm Friday. Sept.9 – Sept.15 ...... 9am – 3:00pm Camping Permits Admission (daily) (Bennett City Only) Adults...... $4.00 Per tent per night ...... $ 10.00 Senior ...... $3.50 Student ...... $2.50 Payment Family...... $10.00 Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Commercial and Large Groups and travelers cheques. $2.25 per person, minimum group size is 12.

Parks Canada Parcs Canada Payment Interpretive Events: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Guided walk: and travelers cheques. Adult ...... $5.00 Youth ...... $2.00 General Information Family ...... $12.00 • The above S.S. Klondike fees Guided hike: are not gazetted Parks Adult ...... $10.00 Canada fees. The interpretive Youth ...... $3.00 services are provided by Family ...... $25.00 private business. • Students are defined as under Camping: 18 years or with student $10.00 per night cards $12.00 with firewood • All prices include applicable taxes and are subject to Fishing Licenses: change Daily • For more information or to Resident...... $4.00 arrange reservation Non-resident...... $5.00 telephone or fax Mike’s Weekly North @ ( 867) 667-7039, or Resident...... $6.00 contact the site directly Non-resident...... $20.00 during the summer season Annual @ (867) 667-4511. Resident...... $15.00 Non-resident...... $35.00 Kluane National Park Dawson Historical and Reserve Complex National Historic Site Operating Season: Operating Season Open year round with full services May to September Open year-round with full services available last week of Visitor Centre Hours: May to Mid-Sept. Visitor Reception Center Hours Haines Junction Visitor Centre Mid-May – Sept.....8am - 8:00pm Mid-May – mid-Sept. 8am – 8pm Mid-Sept.– mid-May 10am - 4pm Interpretive Tours & Activities Sheep Mountain Visitor Centre (individual fees) Mid-May – mid-Sept. 9am – 5pm Fees are per activity for the Backcountry Permits: following interpretive offerings; Guided Town Walking tours, $5.00 per night ($50 annual) - Audio Tours, Commissioner’s adult Residence and Palace Grand Theatre.

2 Admission • Family is defined as 2 adults with dependent children Adult...... $5.00 • All prices include applicable Youth ...... $2.50 taxes. Child...... Free • All information is subject to Family...... $12.50 change Commissioner’s Residence Fees Commissioner’s Tea “Afternoon Tea” • Seating is limited so you must (Available Mid-June to Mid-Aug) pre-book in advance at the Admission Visitor Reception Center or call (867 ) 993-5566 Adult...... $20.00 Youth...... $10.00 Child...... Free Commercial Tour Rate for Family...... $50.00 interpretive events per activity $3.00 per person, minimum Dredge No.4 National group size is 10 (driver & guide Historic Site and other complimentary) attractions Payment Cash, Visa, MasterCard, and Operating Season travelers cheques. Open last week of May – Mid-Sept. Tours & Activities Special Interpretive Fees are per activity for the Admission Package following interpretive offerings; Dredge No.4, Bear Creek and Parks Canada Package Discovery Claim. Include one time admission to the Admission following interpretive programs: Dredge No.4, Bear Creek Adult...... $5.00 Complex, Palace Grand Theatre, Youth...... $2.50 Town Walking Tour, Child...... Free Commissioner’s Residence, Family...... $12.50 Recital at Robert Service Cabin General Information Offered Mid-May to Mid-Sept. For Dawson Historical Complex Adult...... $20.00 and Dredge No.4 National Youth...... $10.00 Historic Sites and other Child...... Free attractions. Family...... $50.00 • Children 6 to 16 are defined as youth • Children 5 and under are defined as child

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Front Cover: Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site/Parks Canada Back Cover (top to bottom): Kluane National Park and Reserve/Parks Canada Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site/Parks Canada Dredge No.4 National Historic Site/Parks Canada S.S. Klondike National Historic Site/Parks Canada Background image: Vuntut National Park/Parks Canada Be sure to visit all of Canada’s national parks and national historic sites in Yukon and northern British Columbia:

• Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site • S.S. Klondike National Historic Site • Kluane National Park and Reserve • Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site • S.S. Keno National Historic Site • Dredge No.4 National Historic Site • Vuntut National Park • Ivvavik National Park