Dawson CitySights

Architectural, Cultural sights in Dawson City

  1. A

    Commissioner's Residence

    Built in 1901 to house the territorial commissioner, the proud Commissioner's residence building was designed to give potential civic investors confidence in the city. The building is also noted for being the longtime home of Martha Black, who came to the Yukon in 1898, owned a lumberyard and was elected to the Canadian Parliament at age 70.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Robert Service Cabin

    Called the 'Bard of the Yukon', Robert W Service lived in the Robert Service Cabin, a typical gold rush cabin from 1909 to 1912. Don't miss the readings of Service's poems by a Parks Canada employee.

    reviewed