Some Northern Demographics

Over a 30 year period we have driven nearly every roadway in the 

Yukon and Northwest Territories and Alaska. 

All three jurisdictions are large but for most travelers much of each is only reachable by road. I realize there are other ways to reach the back-country. In the past, we have completed paddling, hiking and backpacking trips into the Canadian Territories.

This post is an observation on road tripping!

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Dawson City, Yukon Territory

A   Walking   Tour   of   Dawson   City

We were last here in 2012 ... 

... join us as we revisit the streets, the scenes and recall some of the history.

Click on the links for more information.

 

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Parks Canada is investing an unprecedented $3 billion dollars over 5 years to support infrastructure work to heritage, visitor, waterway and highway assets located within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas across Canada. These investments represent the largest federal infrastructure plan in the history of Parks Canada. 

Currently, Dawson City is benefiting from those monies. Roadways and infrastructure are being improved and modernized and a number of the historic sites located in town are under significant renovation. Unfortunately, during our walking tour, entry to some of those sites were closed to the public.

Under the guidance of Parks Canada, town administration has made a conscious effort to retain as much of Dawson's' pioneer spirit as possible. Front Street (that runs through town) is paved, however all other streets are unpaved and feature wooden boardwalks instead of sidewalks. The architecture of buildings and the materials used are very much in keeping with the authenticity of this Canadian Klondike Gold Rush Town. 

Design Guidelines for Historic Dawson City

" ... in order to achieve a sensitive re-creation of the character of early Dawson City in at least a visual sense, an awareness of the historic design features is essential. Although alterations to existing buildings and new buildings for modern uses are necessary, the traditional building forms and materials must be respected. Also such characteristic principles as proportion, symmetry, and design elements must be maintained. "

Front Street

A THIRTIETH Anniversary Road Trip on the Alcan (Alaska) Highway

On The ALCAN Highway

Section: Dawson Creek BC to Whitehorse YT, CANADA