What are the best things to do in Dawson City?
Top picks in Dawson City include Historic Klondike Gold Rush Town, ODD Gallery, Dawson City Fire Fighters Museum, Dawson City Museum. See the full list and itinerary on this Dawson City travel guide.
Why visit Dawson City
Travel guide for Dawson City, Canada — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Dawson City is a stop in Canada, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 2 days. If time is short, prioritise Historic Klondike Gold Rush Town, ODD Gallery, Dawson City Fire Fighters Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 110–240 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Dawson City
1
Historic Klondike Gold Rush Town
2
ODD Gallery
3
Dawson City Fire Fighters Museum
4
Dawson City Museum
5
Tombstone Territorial Park
Plan your trip
Dawson City itinerary (2 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Historic Klondike Gold Rush Town
- Visit ODD Gallery
- Visit Dawson City Fire Fighters Museum
- Eat at Drunken Goat Taverna
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Dawson City Museum
- Visit Tombstone Territorial Park
- Eat at Aurora Inn
Budget
Dawson City trip cost
Budget
USD 50–85
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 110–240
per person / day
Luxury
USD 275–455+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Dawson City, Canada. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Dawson City
Estimated total (USD)
$3,090
≈ $1,545 per person · $441 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $180/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Dawson City mid-range ground costs (budget 50–85 · mid 110–240 · luxury 275–455+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Drunken Goat Taverna
Aurora Inn
Bonton & Company
Riverwest Bistro
Belinda's Dining Room
Sourdough Joe's Restaurant
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Aurora Inn
Westmark Inn Dawson City
Westmark Hotel Gertie's Wing
The Downtown, a Coast Hotel
Eldorado, a Coast Hotel
Shopping
- Dawson Trading Post
- Dawson City General Store
- The Raven's Nook
- Bonanza Market
- Anglican Church Thrift Shop
- Cheechakos Bakeshop
Nightlife
- Sourdough Saloon
- The Pit
- The Sluice Box Lounge - No Minors
- The Drunken Goat Taverna
Museums & culture
- ODD Gallery
- Dawson City Fire Fighters Museum
- Dawson City Museum
In pictures
Dawson City gallery
Photos: Dawsonesque at English Wikipedia, Eric A. Hegg, Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided, Timkal — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Dawson City travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Dawson City?
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures.
How many days do I need in Dawson City?
Plan at least 2 days in Dawson City for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Dawson City?
Popular stays in Dawson City include Aurora Inn, Westmark Inn Dawson City, Westmark Hotel Gertie's Wing. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Dawson City cost?
On the ground in Dawson City (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 50–85 per person per day, mid-range about 110–240, and luxury about 275–455+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Dawson City, Canada. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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