Customs Office

Customs Office

Customs Office In 1900 this building was used as the first Customs Office by Leo Simmons. It was operated for a time as a candy shop/tea room by Gladys Simmons. It was the Northern Airways Office from 1930–1950. George Simmons ran mail out of it to Atlin. Today the...
Nares River

Nares River

Nares River Original location of the Carcross village, Nares River is located in-between Bennett Lake (westbound) and Nares Lake (eastbound). The river – which traditional name is Naataase Héen, “Running through water” in Tlingit, or Todezaané,...
Skookum Jim’s House

Skookum Jim’s House

Skookum Jim's House Skookum Jim had this house built in 1899, after he helped to discover the gold near Dawson City that started the Klondike Gold Rush. The imported lumber and furniture was brought from Skagway to Lake Bennett by WP&YR and then rafted down the...
Matthew Watson General Store

Matthew Watson General Store

Matthew Watson General Store Matthew Watson General Store is the oldest store operated in the Yukon. Established during the Gold Rush, the originally two sections building was moved to Carcross in 1909. The south section was probably moved from Conrad by George...
Walking Bridge

Walking Bridge

Walking Bridge Located behind the Post Office, at the east end of Bennet beach and cherished by anglers, the walking bridge also offers beautiful scenery on Bennett beach and Nares river. Bring your fishing rod and camera! Click here to learn more about Yukon Fishing...