Department of Tourism and Culture

Heritage Publications

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Complete Listing of Heritage Publications

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Copies of these publications may be obtained from:
Cultural Services Branch
Department of Tourism and Culture
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2C6
Phone:  (867) 667-5386 or (867) 667-5859
Email: heritagepublications@gov.yk.ca

A Guide to Who Lies Beneath Whitehorse Cemeteries [1136.21 KB ]
Many who contributed to the development of the Yukon now lie peacefully in the Pioneer Cemetery, including log skyscraper builder Martin Berrigan and Fort Selkirk teacher Kathleen (Martin) Cowaret.
A Walking Tour of Dawson City Cemeteries [6026.33 KB ]
Dawson City’s vibrant gold rush past still echoes in the cemeteries where lie such legendary figures as Father William Judge, Big Alex McDonald, and Percy DeWolfe.
Burwash Landing Walking Tour [1007.96 KB ]
Located on Kluane Lake where the Southern Tutchone traditionally harvested the land, Burwash Landing was founded in 1904 by the Jacquot brothers who built a trading post and an outfitter’s lodge.
Carcross Historic Buildings Walking Tour [910.56 KB ]
Originally named Caribou Crossing for the Woodland Caribou that seasonally crossed the Nares River, this spot became a supply centre for goods arriving on the train and was renamed Carcross in 1904.
carmacks walking tour Carmacks Walking Tour [3616.47 KB ]
Located in the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation traditional territory, Carmacks was named after George Carmack who built a trading post here. During the gold rush, the North-West Mounted Police established Tantalus Post.
Faro Trails [2532.88 KB ]
Faro trails lead to a variety of wildlife in the surrounding lakes and mountains. See unique Fannin’s Sheep on the 3-km Mt. Mye Trail or hike the 67-km Dena Cho Trail from Faro to Ross River.
Haines Junction Walking Tour [489.44 KB ]
Haines Junction’s first buildings were part of a construction camp. It is now the administrative centre for Kluane National Park and Reserve of Canada and Champagne and Aishihik First Nation.
Haines Road [2098.16 KB ]
Following a traditional First Nation trail, the Haines Road connects Haines Junction, the gateway to Canada's highest mountains, to the coastal town of Haines, Alaska.
Keno City Historic Buildings Walking Tour [427.13 KB ]
In 1919, John August Kinman’s yard was the staging ground for teamsters bringing ore out of the Keno Hill mines. A boomtown grew up here, and by 1920, Keno City had cabins, a stable and hotel.
Mayo Historic Buildings Walking Tour [1124.77 KB ]
Established on the Stewart River in 1903 as a riverboat landing near the local mines, Mayo was named after Alfred Henry Mayo, a riverboat captain, prospector and partner in a trading post.
Old Crow Walking Tour [185.56 KB ]
Situated at the mouth of the Crow River, Old Crow, the Yukon's most northerly community, has a 15,000-year-long record of occupation. Home to the Vuntut Gwitchin, it has a population of about 300.
Old Territorial Administration Building [673.67 KB ]
Built by architect Thomas William Fuller in 1901, after the Yukon was designated a Canadian territory, the neoclassic Administration Building was considered the North’s most imposing building.
Ridge Road Heritage Trail [400.52 KB ]
Running between Bonanza and Hunker Creeks, the Ridge Road, built in 1899, was a major supply route to the mines. The road re-opened as a heritage trail in 1996.
Faro Trail South Canol [547.08 KB ]
The South Canol Road connects the Alaska Highway to the Robert Campbell Highway near Ross River and provides access to the wilderness of south central Yukon and the Pelly Mountain ecoregion.
South Dawson City Walking Tour [2895.53 KB ]
Dawson City has a significant number of buildings dating back to the Klondike Gold Rush. This walking tour focuses on buildings in South Dawson, including the Black Residence and Telegraph Office.
Teslin Historic Buildings Walking Tour [2508.42 KB ]
The Tlingit and interior Athapaskan people travelled through this area for thousands of years. Originally a fish camp and gathering spot, Teslin grew after the Alaska Highway was built in 1942.
The Silver Trail [926.74 KB ]
Paralleling the Stewart River to Mayo and then up to Keno Hill where silver was discovered in 1903, the Silver Trail is rich in silver, gold and hard rock mining history.
Venus Mill: John Conrad's Jewel [1788.05 KB ]
Built in 1908, the Venus Mill depended on an aerial tramway to transport silver ore to it and its own series of water- and gravity-propelled steps to convert it to concentrate and bag it for shipment.
Viewing Alpine Wildlife on Keno Hill [1153.67 KB ]
This publication was produced in partnership with Keno City Community Club Yukon Tourism and Culture On Yukon Time
Viewing Yukon Railway Heritage [9206.76 KB ]
All Yukon railways were narrow gauge. Many engines are protected in museums, including a very rare Baldwin Vauclain Compound at the Dawson City Museum.
Viewing Yukon's Natural History Attractions [2444.52 KB ]
This guide showcases tourist facilities with natural history interpretation such as the Swan Haven Interpretive Centre at M’Clintock Bay and the Kluane Museum of Natural History in Burwash Landing.
Watson Lake Walking Tour [679.25 KB ]
The southern gateway to the Yukon at the B.C. border on the Alaska Highway, Watson Lake has buildings that date back to the construction of the Alaska Highway in 1942, including a unique military hangar.