Gold! This one word roared across North America in 1896, as hundreds of thousands rushed to the Klondike with dreams of striking it rich. Now over a century later, that passion lives on, as visitors from across the globe continue to trace the footsteps of the world’s greatest Gold Rush. Pan for gold, explore Miles Canyon, and learn the true history of the Klondike Gold Rush. With lakes, beaches, the World’s Smallest Desert and the small First Nations community of Carcross along the way, the Yukon Gold Experience shows the true breadth the North has to offer.

We begin our journey at 10:00 am with an eye to nature’s beauty, visiting Miles Canyon, where a nine-million-year-old basaltic lava flow has been split by the Yukon River, and Emerald Lake, so named for its breathtaking, shimmering green waters.

We’ll take a trip to see Carcross Desert, the smallest desert on earth, before visiting the Indigenous community of Carcross itself. Explore the local First Nations art and history, relax in their local cafes, or stroll down the sandy shores of Bennett Lake. It was here that many stories of the Gold Rush began as the prospective prospector started their journey paddling to the Klondike.

Our final stop before we return to Whitehorse brings us to the ultimate goal of every gold rusher: finding gold. After a quick lesson on gold panning, you’ll dig up deposits quickly. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to pet huskies, take photos with Gold Rush-style displays, and visit the Wildlife museum, which features life-sized displays of Yukon wildlife, including a Woolly Mammoth. We then conclude the day by returning you to your Whitehorse hotel at about 4 pm.