The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad excursion is the main reason to come to Skagway for the ultimate Alaskan adventure.
The White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad is a historic narrow-gauge railway that was built during the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century.
The Klondike Gold Rush began when gold was discovered in Bonanza Creek in the Yukon Territory of Canada in 1896. This discovery sparked a frenzied rush of prospectors and fortune seekers to the Klondike region. Most of these prospectors arrived in the area through the ports of Skagway, Alaska, and Dyea, Alaska.
Skagway, located on the coast of Alaska, was the gateway to the Klondike goldfields. However, the route from Skagway to the goldfields involved a treacherous and challenging trek over the Chilkoot Pass or White Pass, which was a formidable obstacle for prospectors carrying their supplies. Recognizing the need for a more efficient transportation route, entrepreneurs and investors proposed the construction of a railway.
In 1898, construction of the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad began in Skagway. The builders faced extreme challenges, including steep terrain, rugged landscapes, and harsh weather conditions. Despite these challenges, they successfully completed the railway in just over two years.
The WP&YR Railroad was completed in July 1900. It was a narrow-gauge railway, using a 3-foot (914mm) track gauge, and it extended from Skagway, Alaska, over the White Pass into British Columbia, Canada, and then to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. The railway was instrumental in transporting people, supplies, and equipment to the goldfields and bringing gold ore back for processing.
The White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad is an important part of the history of the Klondike Gold Rush and a significant transportation and tourism legacy in the region, offering visitors a chance to relive the history of the gold rush and appreciate the stunning natural beauty of the area.
Visting Skagway while cruising the HAL Koningsdam was a great experience. The history of the area is shown throughout the town in memorials, museums, displays, restaurants and other local shops that showcase the artistry of the indigenous peoples.
For more information on the White Pass & Yukon Route RR check out their website:
wpyr.com/
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