Shore Excursions to Klondike Gold Fields.

36974 - White Pass Rail & Klondike Gold Dredge

 

Don't miss this golden opportunity to see the Klondike's rich past on this historical Railroad and dredge tour. Take a spectacular two-hour scenic journey aboard the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Aboard an old-fashioned narrow-gauge train 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. 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 learn about 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 a gold panning exhibition, 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 while you enjoy coffee or tea and cookies. On your return to Skagway, you can either stop for shopping or return directly to the ship.