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Yukon Photo Tour Blog Aug 30 2016
August 30, 2016 at 11:31 AM
August 29, 2016 - Paddle Wheeler S.S. Klondike
As we reach the halfway point in our Yukon adventure there was time this morning to relax and do some individual exploring. Some of the group rode the trolley to the north end of town and took a tour of the Yukon Brewing Company.
This afternoon we toured the paddle wheeler S.S. Klondike. First launched in 1921, it sank in 1936, was rebuilt and remained in service until 1950. In its hay day, the trip from Whitehorse to Dawson took about 36 hours, while the return voyage (up stream) took 4 to 5 days. We then walker the river path to the McBride Museum of Yukon History where our guide provided an overview of the different phases of the Yukon’s history. In addition to learning more about the Yukon, there was an opportunity to photography many of the artifacts.
S.S. Klondike
Crew Quarters
Val exploring the Klondike’s cargo deck
Some of the steam piping in the engine room
A good place to keep the coffee pot hot
More below deck
Most of the paddle wheelers that plied the Yukon river used a single rear wheel
Paddle wheel close-up
This 7 foot bronze statue honouring firefighters was sculpted by a former Whitehorse resident.
Albert looking for a shot on the trolley track
The trolley tracks run the length of downtown along the river bank
Just in time ...
Some of the abandoned pier posts along the Yukon River.
Artwork outside the visitor information centre
One of the many wall murals around town
The McBride Museum of Yukon History
A portable sluicing machine
The museum has a collection of mounted animals native to the Yukon
This beaver is also part of the animal collection
An example of an old roadhouse
Mountie Betty Ann always gets her man (Albert)
The forecast is for overcast and rain overnight, but if the sky clears, we’ll be out in search of the Aurora. Good night from all the Trekkers in Whitehorse.