City or town
Things to see in Dawson City (Canada): 5 places and when to go
Dawson City is a town in Canada, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (4), Temples (1). The best known are St. Paul's Anglican Church. The best time to come is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 20 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 64.0666, -139.4167
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (4) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and March to April.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 1,931 km as the crow flies
What to see in Dawson City
The places in and around Dawson City, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
When to go to Dawson City
The best time to visit Dawson City is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible4:55
- FebBest time8:08
- MarPossible11:14
- AprPossible14:39
- MayBest time17:55
- JunBest time20:19
- JulBest time19:13
- AugBest time16:02
- SepBest time12:37
- OctBest time9:17
- NovPossible5:56
- DecPossible3:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 40. In February, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Dawson City
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 1,931 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Whitehorse10 places436 km
- Prince Rupert, British Columbia11 places1,203 km
- Terrace, British Columbia6 places1,230 km
- Smithers, British Columbia10 places1,246 km
- Fort St. John, British Columbia7 places1,348 km
- Prince George, British Columbia8 places1,479 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Dawson City?
The best known: St. Paul's Anglican Church. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Dawson City?
February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 20 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 40.
How do you get to Dawson City?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 1,931 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Dawson City as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Museums and art1237 places for museums and art in Canada, from Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February and May to October. Each with its own sea
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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