Klondike Gold Dredge, White Pass Rail, & Scenic Highway

Klondike Gold Fields Tour Brochure (0.8MB)

Don't miss this "golden" opportunity to see the Klondike's rich past on this historical railway and dredge tour. Take a spectacular two-hour scenic journey aboard the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. Aboard an old-fashioned parlor car, you’ll retrace the original route through rugged terrain beyond the summit of White Pass to Fraser, British Columbia.

At Fraser, you'll board a motor coach and journey down the west side of the White Pass Canyon. Your driver-guide will regale you with tales of stampeders who traveled the pass in search of gold. A stop at Tormented Valley and Pitchfork Falls will provide picturesque valley views. On the motor coach you will enjoy a snack of cheese and crackers, chocolate, and cookies.

Next, you'll experience the historical thrill of the 1898 Gold Rush! This guided tour, complete with colorful characters, provides a unique opportunity to explore a massive Gold Dredge formerly used in the Klondike Gold Fields. You’ll hear and "see" the men who toiled under the midnight sun in search of gold. This amazing 350-ton piece of machinery is one of over 120 that operated in the north, and today stands as a great monument to the gold seekers of the past century.

After viewing an entertaining gold panning demonstration you’ll have a chance to try your hand at gold panning, with gold guaranteed in every pan! The Gold Shack staff will then weigh your gold and fashion a memorable keepsake.

On your return to Skagway, you may either stop for shopping or return directly to the ship.