STAMPEDE
THE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH OF 1896
EXPLORE
THE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH OF 1896
The Klondike Gold Rush was a major event in Canadian history. When a large amount of gold was found in the Klondike region of Yukon, more than 100,000 people from Canada and the U.S. rushed to make their way north. A few lucky people mined enough gold to make them rich beyond their wildest dreams, but most went home empty-handed. The Gold Rush had lasting impacts on Yukon, its environment, and the Indigenous peoples who lived there.
GALLERY
HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
Browse this extensive collection of historical images to see what life was like during the Klondike Gold Rush.
VIDEOS
Experience the gold rush
Experts provide background information about the Gold Rush, the Indigenous peoples of Yukon, and more.
RESOURCES
LESSON PLANS AND WORKSHEETS
Lesson plans for elementary and secondary students teach historical reading skills and offer a deeper look at events of the Gold Rush.
