3 Nights at Dawson City...

It was nice and relaxing to be in a place for 3 nights.  Tomorrow we hope to be in Alaska :)  Gold panning today, Parade yesterday, and rest and relaxation the first day.  We happened to be here on Canada Day weekend.
Canada Day is similar to Independence Day in the U.S. in that both are related to gaining independence from the United Kingdom. For Canada, however, Canada Day marks only one (but one very important) milestone on the path to full independence. It took many more years for Canada to gain complete sovereignty, with the passage of the Statute of Westminster in 1931 and the final passing of the Constitution Act in 1982.
Similar to the Forth of July, Canada Day is celebrated widely, with fireworks displays, concerts, barbecues, patriotic parades, and celebratory festivals. The Canadian flag flies high across the country. Many people paint their faces red and white, which are Canada’s national colors. There are often citizenship ceremonies as well.

We found a viewpoint, Midnight Dome Lookout, atop this hill/mountain just outside the town...Dawson City is at the left center of the picture.

It is quite beautiful up here and for a little more info follow the below link.
​www.ehcanadatravel.com/1-yukon/klondike/dawson-city/parks-places/4612-midnight-dome-lookout.html

The next day was Canada Day and we were fortunate to see the beginning of the town's parade :)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police proudly marched down the street to lead the parade.

A little food and music followed by games for the children provided for a magnificent day :)

This time Kathy has ensured mosquitoes will not penetrate her face mask that's securely affixed to her jacket while Chick is enduring the frigid waters as he searches for that elusive golden speck!

This free gold panning site was home to 10,000 people in the town of Grand Forks back in 1900!