Gold Panning in Dawson City

In Dawson City we decided to explore the back country gravel roads.  It is a  back country which is deep in mining history. So we planned on visiting some of the old mining artifacts in the region.

It is not really our thing because of the impact mining has on the environment.. but it is important to know our Canadian history.

On our road trip into the back country we came across a little outdoor museum in the middle of nowhere named Claim 33.  It caught us by surprise. The front lawn of the property was covered with artifacts. It looked interesting so we pulled in but unfortunately no one was home.

We decided to take a walk around and check out the artifacts and learn about our history in the Yukon.

Here is a picture of me doing my best impression of gold panning.  I think my technique needs work.