Dawson City
CanadaCA
Town in Yukon, Canada
Dawson City is a town in the Canadian territory of Yukon. It is inseparably linked to the Klondike Gold Rush (1896–1899). Its population was 1,577 as of the 2021 census, making it the second-largest municipality in Yukon.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,327
- Coordinates
- 64.060, -139.433
- Timezone
- America/Dawson
- Elevation
- 370 m
Overview of Dawson City
Part of Canada, Dawson City is a village. With 1,327 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature, culture and adventure.
Things to do in Dawson City
Nature in Dawson City
(7)Looking for nature? Dawson City has Countryside, Desert, Mountains, Natural Places and Nature. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Dawson City's own activity tags.
Culture in Dawson City
(3)Dawson City records Ancient Ruins, Historical Sites and Museums under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Dawson City. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Dawson City
(1)On the adventure side, Dawson City offers Adventure. All of it is drawn from Dawson City's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Dawson City
(1)Dawson City records Casinos under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Dawson City's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Dawson City
(1)Under sports, Dawson City is tagged with Hunting. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Dawson City's own activity tags.
More to do in Dawson City
(1)Our data lists Secret as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Dawson City's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Dawson City
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Canada first, then drive or cycle into Dawson City. The local time zone is America/Dawson.
Similar destinations
Places near Dawson City that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dawson City known for?
- Dawson City is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in Canada with around 1,327 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Dawson City?
- You can plan around Countryside, Desert, Mountains, Natural Places and Nature in Dawson City. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Dawson City?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Dawson City located?
- Administratively, Dawson City sits in Canada — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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