In August of 1896, George Carmack, his wife Kate Carmack, her brother Skookum Jim and their nephew Dawson Charlie discovered gold in what is now called Bonanza Creek. Soon after came one of the world's greatest gold rush stampedes; nearly 100,000 people attempting to strike it rich in the Klondike gold fields. 

Today, the Yukon celebrates our grand history with a weekend festival in Dawson City, known as Discovery Days. From family-friendly events such as a parade and a pipe band on the Midnight Dome to a literary tour, fastball tournament and arts festival, there’s barely enough hours in the day to do and see everything!