Self guided visits

Indigenous peoples have lived and travelled on Chū Nii Kwän or Tágà Shäw, two of many Indigenous names for the Yukon River, since time immemorial, hunting, fishing, visiting, sharing knowledge and resources, and connecting their communities. Learn about this rich history on the river through stories that come alive in audio exhibits, photographs, and beautiful visual designs. Reflect on the many changes that came to the Yukon in the riverboat era, and on how Indigenous communities dealt with the changes, making the riverboats a part of their lives.

Outdoor Exhibits

Developed in partnership with Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and Kwanlin Dün First Nation, and with contributions from First Nations along the river, a series of new interpretive panels deepens and renews the perspectives and stories commemorated at this national historic site. For many years, riverboat history in the Yukon has largely been told from the white settler point of view. Thanks to collaboration with Yukon First Nations, S.S. Klondike National Historic Site is now sharing other perspectives.

Learn more about the renewed historical interpretation at the S.S. Klondike.

Parks Canada Guided Tour App

Explore the S.S. Klondike with the Parks Canada Guided Tour App!

Enhance your visit to the S.S. Klondike with the Parks Canada Guided Tour App and discover the stories behind one of Canada’s last steam powered paddlewheelers. As you walk around the vessel, you’ll be invited to virtually step aboard and explore its remarkable history.

Scan the seven QR codes located around the outside of the boat to unlock audio stories, videos, and historic images from inside the vessel. Along the way, learn about life aboard the S.S. Klondike and the people who lived and worked on this iconic vessel—all at your own pace.

The Guided Tour App can also be accessed from home, making it a great option for visitors who are unable to visit the site in person. Wherever you are, the stories of the S.S. Klondike are just a scan away.