March 2000

Government of Yukon
Tourism
Heritage

Canyon City

The historic site of Canyon City on the banks of the Yukon River, just south of Whitehorse, continues to be a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Guided tours of the site and river corridor provide a combined natural and cultural heritage interpretation of the area. A Yukon River Corridor Plan, commissioned by the City of Whitehorse in 1999, identifies Canyon City as a prime focus for heritage interpretation. Canyon City represents Kwanlin Dun First Nation traditional use as well as the origins of the city during the Klondike Gold Rush.

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