Interpretive program schedule

Klondike National Historic Sites

Free admission and discounted overnight stays

Parks Canada is offering free admission and discounted overnight stays at participating locations, from June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive.


Visit Parks Canada staff at the Dawson Visitor Information Centre (corner of Front and King) to learn more about and book programs.

 Fees


May 18 - May 31, 2025

IN TOWN

Historic Town Walking Tour
Explore historic downtown, including buildings closed to the public with a costumed guide.
Tickets available at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: Daily at 9:30 am and 3:00 pm (90 min)
Location: Meet at the Visitor Information Centre


S.S. Keno Tour
Climb aboard and explore this steam-powered stern wheeler, and learn how life here has always been connected to the Yukon River.
Tickets available at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: Daily at 1:00 pm (1 hour)
Location: Meet at the Visitor Information Centre


Palace Grand Theatre - Guided tour
Join a guide and explore the biggest little theatre in the north.
Inquire at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: 3:30 pm (45 min)
Location: Meet at the Palace Grand Theatre

GOLD FIELDS

Dredge No. 4 - Guided tour
Take a guided tour through the interior of Dredge No. 4 and discover the evolution of placer mining.
Inquire at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: Daily at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm (1 hour)
Location: Dredge No. 4 National Historic Site in the Klondike goldfields (20 km SE of Dawson City)

June 1 - 11, 2025

IN TOWN

Historic Town Walking Tour
Explore historic downtown, including buildings closed to the public with a costumed guide.
Tickets available at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: Daily at 9:30 am and 3:00 pm (90 min)
Location: Meet at the Visitor Information Centre


S.S. Keno Tour
Climb aboard and explore this steam-powered stern wheeler, and learn how life here has always been connected to the Yukon River.
Tickets available at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: Daily at 1:00 pm (1 hour)
Location: Meet at the Visitor Information Centre


The Adventurous Life of Robert Service - Interpretive program
Discover the life and works of the Bard of the Yukon and take a look inside his cabin.
Pre-book at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: 1:30 pm (1 hour)
Location: Robert Service cabin


Palace Grand Theatre - Guided tour
Join a guide and explore the biggest little theatre in the north.
Inquire at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: 3:30 pm (45 min)
Location: Meet at the Palace Grand Theatre

GOLD FIELDS

Dredge No. 4 - Guided tour
Take a guided tour through the interior of Dredge No. 4 and discover the evolution of placer mining.
Inquire at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: Daily at 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm (1 hour)
Location: Dredge No. 4 National Historic Site in the Klondike goldfields (20 km SE of Dawson City)

June 12 - September 2, 2025

IN TOWN

Historic Town Walking Tour
Explore historic downtown, including buildings closed to the public with a costumed guide.
Tickets available at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: Daily at 9:30 am, 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm (15 h en français) (90 min)
Location: Meet at the Visitor Information Centre


S.S. Keno Tour
Climb aboard and explore this steam-powered stern wheeler, and learn how life here has always been connected to the Yukon River.
Tickets available at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: Daily at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm (1 hour)
Location: Meet at the Visitor Information Centre


Red Serge, Red Tape - Interpretive program
Red Serge, Red Tape takes a critical look at the impacts of a colonial government on the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, and encourages participants to consider their individual responsibility to reconciliation and building a better future.
Tickets available at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: Daily at 12:30 pm (1 hour)
Location: Commissioner’s Residence


Palace Grand Theatre - Guided tour
Join a guide and explore the biggest little theatre in the north.
Inquire at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: 2:00 pm (45 min)
Location: Meet at the Palace Grand Theatre


The Adventurous Life of Robert Service - Interpretive program
Discover the life and works of the Bard of the Yukon and take a look inside his cabin.
Inquire at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: 3:30 pm (1 hour) *Everyday except Sunday
Location: Robert Service cabin

GOLD FIELDS

Dredge No. 4 - Guided tour
Take a guided tour through the interior of Dredge No. 4 and discover the evolution of placer mining.
Inquire at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: Daily at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30pm (1 hour)
Location: Dredge No. 4 National Historic Site in the Klondike goldfields (20 km SE of Dawson City)


Bear Creek: After the Gold Rush - Guided tour
Explore the deserted industrial mining town site of Bear Creek that served as the service centre for the dredging operations in the Klondike.
Inquire at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: Sundays at 2:30 pm (2 hours)
Location: Bear Creek Compound (10 km east of Dawson City)

ESCAPE ROOMS

Catching the Klondike Killers
Follow the clues, solve the puzzles and “escape” from the room!
Pre-book at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: 10:30 am and 1:00 pm
Location: Commissioner’s Residence


Memento Mori
Solve clues to find a stash of gold and a sternwheeler ticket out of Dawson before time runs out and you’re stuck in the mortuary for good.
Pre-book at the Visitor Information Centre
Time: 10:30 am and 1:00 pm
Location: Lowe's Mortuary

On occasion, some program times are subject to change to accommodate training and special events. Please inquire at the Visitor’s Centre for the most up to date information.

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