COVID-19 and your visit to S.S. Klondike National Historic Site
S.S. Klondike National Historic Site
Openings and services differ across the country. Please check the Parks Canada national information portal dedicated to COVID-19 for regular updates.
Important information about your visit to S.S. Klondike National Historic Site
Please respect all local travel restrictions for communities in or near Parks Canada places:
- Avoid entering vulnerable communities while travelling to and from the site. Follow travel advisories issued by First Nation governments and communities: https://cyfn.ca/covid-19/
- If a First Nations government or community has not issued an advisory, travel responsibly and follow the Safe 6 +1 : https://yukon.ca/en/practisesafe6/home
- Follow the advice and guidelines from public health experts—in Yukon this includes practising the Safe 6 + 1
- Be self-sufficient and come prepared with your own “COVID-kit” including hand sanitizer, masks for everyone in your group, water and snacks.
- 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, every day
- Gift shop
- Public washrooms open
- 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
- NFB documentary In the Days of the Riverboats will be shown throughout the day
What's open (updated May 20, 2022)
S.S. Klondike National Historic Site will be open daily from May 21 to September 5, 2022
Plan a visit to S.S. Klondike National Historic Site to hear fascinating stories of life along the river.
Access to the S.S. Klondike will be by guided tour or accompanied visit only. Self-guided visits of the S.S. Klondike vessel are temporarily not allowed. Due to ongoing heritage conservation work, on-board tours of the S.S. Klondike vessel will not be available until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Note: The upper decks of the S.S. Klondike remain closed due to structural concerns. Work to address these concerns is ongoing.
Reservations are strongly recommended – for questions or reservations email ssklondike@pc.gc.ca
Theatre
Thank you for respecting our temporary restrictions and the continuing need to physically distance!
What's closed (updated May 20, 2022)
Due to ongoing heritage conservation work, on-board tours of the S.S. Klondike vessel will not be available until further notice.
Your safety when visiting
Parks Canada continues to follow the advice and guidance of public health experts to limit the spread of COVID-19, and reduce the risks to residents, visitors and employees.
Stay informed
Parks Canada is working with its partners to keep visitors and residents informed and safe.
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