08/04/22 – 08/05/22

Our longest travel day to date was the 334 miles to Dawson City, YT. The day was long and tiring because there was lots of construction going on. We had three different construction sites where we had to be escorted by pilot cars. One delay was almost 45 minutes. We started out at 8 am and did not arrive until 6:30 pm. We did make a stop for cinnamon buns. They are “the biggest buns in the Yukon”.

Dawson City is an interesting and historical town. Enjoyed a walking tour with Gaberala who was both knowledgeable and entertaining. We toured an original bank, a bar restored based on a historical photo and the original post office.

Later we went to Gertie’s Gambling Hall and Can Can Show. Good clean fun enhanced by plenty of drinking!

We also toured their fire truck museum. It is quite impressive the money they have raised to restore the old steam operated pump wagons. They are currently raising $400,000.00 for their latest project. A pumper that is only 1 of 2 known to exist. AND, all funds for these projects have been privately raised in little Dawson. The picture does not do the pumper justice and does not show the intricate details. I would consider it a work of art that has been saved for others to enjoy.