The S.S. Klondike transported general merchandise, local products such as silver-lead ore and gold ingots, as well as passengers to and from Whitehorse and Dawson until the opening of an all weather road between Whitehorse and Mayo in 1950. The new road soon obliterated the need for cargo vessels, and in 1955, the S.S. Klondike was donated to the government of Canada. Today, the S.S. Klondike is the only restored sternwheeler in Yukon that is open to the public. Furnished with over 7,000 artifacts representing the period from 1937 to 1940, it is a intriguing trove from the past. Every relic is a link to the history of the Yukon and provides insight to the lives of the crew, the passengers and the people who lived on the river.
Some fees apply.
The S.S. Klondike is located on only 4.5 acres of landscaped lawn. Opportunities for picnicking exist with picnic tables located on site. The cargo deck of the S.S. Klondike, the Visitor Centre, washroom facilities and picnic tables are wheelchair accessible. The sternwheeler S.S. Klondike offers an experience of Yukon's transportation history. Information last updated June 14, 1999.