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Lisa Muldoon
S.S. Klondike National Historic Site in Whitehorse Yukon Canada
The S.S. Klondike in Whitehorse, Yukon, is one of Canada’s few remaining steam-powered paddlewheelers. The arrival of sternwheelers in the 1860s brought change to the territory, carrying newcomers and their ways of life. Until 1950, the...
The S.S. Klondike in Whitehorse, Yukon, is one of Canada’s few remaining steam-powered paddlewheelers. The arrival of sternwheelers in the 1860s brought change to the territory, carrying newcomers and their ways of life. Until 1950, the riverboats continued to serve as the main link between the Yukon and the outside world. The S.S. Klondike ran freight between Whitehorse and Dawson City, along the Yukon River from 1937 to 1950. The S.S. Klondike rests today on the traditional territories of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and Kwanlin Dün First Nation in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The S.S. Klondike National Historic Site offers guided tours, films, a visitor centre, and a gift shop.
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The S.S. Klondike Historic Site is a great little spot to stop and take a walk in Whitehorse, Yukon. Visitors have the option of taking a guided tour or reading the information panels found along the pathway.
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The ship was donated to Parks Canada and was restored until 1966. At that time the S.S. Klondike was moved to its present location in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
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As visitors walk along the bank of the river they are able to walk the entire length of the S.S. Klondike Historic Site in Whitehorse, Yukon. It is nice to get an up close side view of the decks.
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Steam powered sternwheelers were used on many river and lake systems in Canada. Sternwheelers like the S.S. Klondike, were the heart of the Yukon's transportation system for many years.
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An up close view of the paddlewheel really shows how big and powerful it needed to be to make its way up and down the Yukon River.
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A fantastic red chair view at the S.S. Klondike Historical Site in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. I really liked the addition of the little red chair to accompany the big ones!
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This is so cool, great photos! -
Rene Coatta Thanks! The S.S. Klondike was not on our original itinerary, but it was such an easy roadside stop, we couldn't resist.
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I'd love to go north again. I was in Whitehorse years ago. -
Diana Mohrsen So many neat places to explore, I would like to go back!
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That would be a great thing to do while visiting that area! -
Lori King It was a neat stop for sure. So much history in the area!
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Very cool!
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