Midnight Dome
A round hill 884 metres high behind Dawson City, with views over the town, the confluence of the Yukon and Klondike Rivers, and the gold-dredged valleys.
Midnight Dome takes its name from the sun still hovering just above the horizon at midnight around the summer solstice. Since the Klondike Gold Rush, locals have made a tradition of climbing the hill to celebrate the solstice. The summit lookout offers wide views. Below lies the grid of streets in Dawson City, and in the distance you can see where the Yukon and Klondike Rivers meet, along with the gravel valleys of the creeks turned over by gold dredges. On clear days you can also see the Ogilvie Mountains. You can drive up Dome Road, about 7 km long, or hike up from the south of town in about 2 hours. Entry is free. In winter, the road is not guaranteed to be cleared of snow.
Opening hours
Open all day (winter road closures possible)
Nearby sights
- Crocus Bluff
- Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall
- Palace Grand Theatre
- Old Post Office
- Robert Service Cabin
- Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre
- Dawson Historical Complex
- Sourtoe Cocktail at Downtown Hotel