On the trail of Klondike’s gold rush
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora, Discovery.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté.
Petit Futé
Where to stay - Whitehorse ?
The map of your stay "On the trail of Klondike’s gold rush"
Detail of the stay : On the trail of Klondike’s gold rush
How to get there - Whitehorse
Flight to Whitehorse, capital of Yukon
Steps: Whitehorse
Walking tour of Whitehorse with a stop at Macbride Museum for those who wish to learn more about the history of Yukon. The day ends at the Yukon Brewery Company to discover its hoppy delights. Dinner and overnight in Whitehorse.
Places of interest : MACBRIDE MUSEUM YUKON BREWING
River activities in Whitehorse
Steps: Whitehorse
Cruise through the blue waters of Miles Canyon, where you can admire the world's largest salmon ladder, a sort of staircase enabling fish to swim upstream. The region's fluvial past continues with a visit to Whitehorse to see the S.S. Klondike sternwheeler, used to transport men and goods along the Yukon River during the gold rush. Afternoon drive to Kluane National Park. Overnight camping or lodge.
Places of interest : LIEU HISTORIQUE NATIONAL S.S. KLONDIKE YUKON RIVER, THE THIRTY MILE SECTION
Kluane National Park
Steps: Kluane National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Kluane National Park and Reserve offers spectacular landscapes such as the impressive Mount Logan (5,959 m high), in the Saint Elias Mountain Range, Canada's highest mountain. Stop at the Tourist Information Centre before going for the hiking trails or the abandoned streets. Overnight in the park.
Places of interest : MOUNT LOGAN
Historic site of Silver City
Steps: Kluane National Park
The hike of the previous day continues, stopping at the abandoned streets of the ghost city of Silver City, south of Kluane Lake.
Places of interest : KLUANE LAKE SILVER CITY
Departure to Alaska
Visit of the world's largest reserve of bald eagles (the American emblem) in Haines. Quiet rafting excursion on the Chilkat river to watch the fauna in its natural habitat. In the evening, you can watch the salmon fishing practiced by bears on the Chilkoot River.
Crossing the fjords to Juneau
Ferry crossing of Lynn Canal, the deepest fjord in North America towards the city of Juneau.
Hiking around Juneau
Visit of the city of Juneau, the Mendenhall glacier, hike around Mount Roberts, visit of the museum. Boarding a ferry to St Petersburg.
Arrival in St Petersburg
Downtown arrival, discovery and visit of this charming village and preparations for the excursion of the following day
Whale watching in St Petersburg
Departure for 8 hours of whale watching. An incredible day that you will remember for a long time.
Visit of Ketchikan
Discover the old town of Ketchikan and stroll along the harbour. Numerous choices of activities to do. Those who enjoy strong sensations will make zipline (Tyrolean) their priority.
Discovering Skagway
Ferry return to the border with Yukon. Visit of Skagway, the flagship city of Klondike's gold rush. Souvenir photos in the historic district, a true film set. Visit of one of the expedition shops to let yourself be tempted by a rafting descent, or hike to the ghost town of Dyea, starting point of the famous and perilous Chilkoot Trail taken by the gold seekers. End of the day in one of the saloons of the town.
Visit of White Pass
Steps: Dawson City
Excursion aboard the White Pass panoramic train. Then departure through the road to Klondike. Passage through White Pass, a famous mountain pass at the USA-Canada border on one of the two main roads used by gold prospectors to go to the Dawson City region. Overnight stop along the Klondike Highway.
Discovering Dawson City
Steps: Dawson City
A simple Amerindian encampment that became a true mushroom town within a few months during the gold rush, Dawson City deserves an exploration day. Visit of the Musée de la Ville, the replica of the Jack London hut as well as the famous saloon and casino Diamond Tooth Gertie. Search for gold nuggets in one of the concessions preserved near the city. Lively evening, year-1900's version at Palace Grand Theatre.
Places of interest : JACK LONDON MUSEUM DAWSON CITY MUSEUM
Tombstone Territorial Park
Steps: Tombstone Territorial Park
Day trip at Tombstone Territorial Park via Dempster Highway. Travel to the heart of the Arctic tundra, black granite-rock peaks and alpine lakes.
