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ORCHID ACRES
After crossing the river on the ferry, follow
the Top of the World Hwy for 3.7 km. Turn
left on the Sunnydale Road. Follow the road
for 1.3 km until it widens on the right for
parking. The trail entrance is on the left.
This unique area is home to thousands of
Spotted Lady’s-slipper orchids which bloom
in early June. An interpretive trail leads you
around the patches of orchids describing
wildlife of the region. Two viewing platforms
look out over the Yukon and Klondike rivers,
with panels about the history of the area.
Take only pictures and leave the flowers for
all to enjoy.
Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre
KLONDIKE REGION
Welcome to the
traditional territory of
the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
First Nation.
Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre offers
visitors the opportunity to discover
the history and culture of the first
people of the Klondike.
Enjoy our galleries and 14 minute
Welcome film that share the story of
our vibrant community. Our heritage
comes from our past, but it is lived
every day so our knowledgeable staff
will be happy to answer all of your
questions.
Our Gift Shop carries the largest
selection of hand-made beaded
footwear in Dawson and a wide
variety of northern and First Nation
inspired gifts. Many of our products
and artists are exclusive to our shop.
This is the gift shop you have been
looking for.
Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre is open
in the summer season and winter
season by appointment. Our tickets
are valid for two day
admission… come and go
as you like to fit your busy
Dawson schedule. Please
check in at the Visitor
centre or on our Facebook
page for current hours of
operation.
Come to know our vibrant
First Nation. Our story will
be one you will always
remember.
Midnight Dome!
No trip to Dawson is complete
without capturing a photograph of
yourself atop the Midnight Dome.
Drive or hike to this incredible vantage
point and take in a panoramic view of
the region. Marvel in the beauty of
the Yukon River and Klondike Valleys,
and spy on the Ogilvie Mountain
Range in the distance.
Driving Here:
Just outside of town, turn onto the
Dome Road. Follow the winding
road for approximately 10-15
minutes, which will bring you right
to the top. Access to the viewpoint
may be restricted due to weather and
conditions.
Hiking Here:
Find the (unmarked) trailhead off
of the Ninth Avenue Trail and King
Street. There are several ways to
climb the mountain, ranging from
moderate to difficult, so plan your
trip accordingly. Decide your access
point using this map or by speaking
to one of the friendly staff at the
Visitor Information Centre.
The total elevation gain is
approximately 1700 feet and the
round-trip distance is somewhere
in the neighborhood of 5 miles,
depending on your starting point.
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experience, we’ll help you find it.
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