Yukon's Historic Westminster Hotel Destroyed in Fire
The Westminster Hotel, a Gold Rush-era landmark in Dawson City, Yukon, was destroyed by fire on Sunday, just months after surviving a flood. No injuries were reported.
The Westminster Hotel, a Gold Rush-era landmark in Dawson City, Yukon, was destroyed by fire on Sunday, just months after surviving a flood. No injuries were reported.
A historic gold-rush era hotel in Dawson City, Yukon, was destroyed by fire. Firefighters battled the blaze at the Westminster Hotel, a landmark from the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush.
A major water main rupture in Dawson City, Yukon, has flooded a historic bar during extreme -40°C weather. Crews are working to restore service. Read the latest on the emergency response.
The Westminster Hotel, a historic gold-rush era building in Dawson City, Yukon, was destroyed by fire on May 17, 2026. Firefighters battled the blaze, but the structure was lost.