The Klondike Region includes the Communities of Carmacks and Dawson City with a combined population of 2000
Carmacks is a little town on the famous Yukon River with a rich history and lots of outdoor recreation opportunities. It is located 180 km north of Whitehorse on the Klondike Highway, close to the intersection with the Robert Campbell Highway, and is sometimes referred to as “the hub of the Yukon.” The Carmacks region has been a significant location on the map for countless generations due to its strategic location where the Yukon and Nordenskiold Rivers meet. Both travellers on the river and the roadway continue to enjoy Carmacks. It’s a fantastic location to launch boats for travel to Dawson City or for fishing close to Carmacks. Carmacks, which is around midway through the lengthier journey from Whitehorse, is a nice place to resupply.
Dawson City is a diverse and lively northern town on the banks of the Yukon River. It boasts a blend of First Nations heritage, Gold Rush history, a thriving arts scene, and an active gold mining and tourism industry. In a nutshell, they have everything you could would expect in a northern town! The history of Dawson is shaped by Beringia, an Ice Age period that created our distinctive environment and the treasures it holds, the Tr’ondk Hwch’in, who have lived in this region for centuries, and the Klondike Gold Rush, which made this town famous among stampeders all over the world.
Going off the main route or staying on Dawson City’s boardwalks, exploring the Klondike Region is always rewarding.
Welcoming artists, performers, creators and visitors from the Yukon and beyond for our 26th edition of KIAC's own celebration of art and summer on the banks of the Yukon River.
An array of local artists and artisans selling their goods at the Picnic Shelter on Riverside Park.
