Dawson City on the Yukon

We’re in northern Yukon , a restored gold mining town on the Yukon River. It’s a great town to wander the streets, only Main St along the river is paved , the rest are gravel. The road up here was brutal, 350 miles of ruts, frost heaves and huge potholes, endless construction, a stressful drive. We wondered the broad back streets enjoying the architecture here. I’m currently in the Visitors Center, the only place in town with useable internet. Tomorrow we head up The Dempster Highway which ends at the Artic Ocean. I will fish the rivers and camp in the Tundra,It’s bear country (Grizzlies ) so caution will be advised

Ferry crossing on the Yukon. A huge river heading North to the Arctic Ocean
Broad empty streets
Many buildings were empty
Wooden sidewalks throughout town
Most buildings were well maintained
Buildings on permafrost often failed
The town is full of abandoned buildings the town has stabilized and preserved
The rear of this building has the original miners log cabin
My favorite
Bilingual signs in local First Nation dialect

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