City of Dawson, Yukon - Local Government

Dawson City, cultural capital of the Yukon, heart of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory; and site of the period of time known as the Klondike Gold Rush. We are proud of the First Nations roots that run millennia deep and our mining heritage. We’re a thriving cultural community—with a post-secondary arts school, several world-renowned festivals, and burgeoning TV and film industry—that borders

an outdoor playground sprawling hundreds of kilometres in either direction. Culture, heritage and history, and the people are the foundation on which our town stands, and we respect personal freedoms and diversity of all definitions. We’re a welcoming town and a great place to make a life and raise a family. Our community has a new hospital and programming and activities that promote healthy lifestyles. We have a recreation centre, curling club, swimming pool, fitness centre, nine-hole golf course, off-leash dog park, and a ski hill. We enjoy an abundance of green spaces, including hiking, biking, and cross-country-ski trails. We also have a K–12 school, Yukon University campus, healthy business community, and numerous groups and organizations in which to get involved. Through solid planning and focused effort, our town continues to grow and evolve, while building out municipal infrastructure, and grow our community. We remain committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and Truth and Reconciliation.