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Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park · WA

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory of Canada. Today, the park is your gateway to learn about the Klondike Gold Rush, explore the area's public lands, and engage with the local community.

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Entrance Fees

This park is fee-free.

Upcoming Events

Living Voices: Northwest Passages

Sep 5, 2026

Living Voices: Klondike - The Last Adventure

Sep 6, 2026

Ranger Program

Sep 10, 2026

Trail to Treasure Walking Tour

Sep 10, 2026

Living Voices: Winning Her Wings

Sep 12, 2026

Living Voices: Klondike - The Last Adventure

Sep 19, 2026

Things to Do

Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial

The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial is an outdoor exhibit commemorating the internment of Japanese Americans from Bainbridge Island in the state of Washington. It is a unit of the Minidoka National Historic Site in Idaho.

Bainbridge Island Junior Ranger Program

Earn a Junior Ranger badge at Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial 

Klondike Gold Rush Junior Ranger Program

At the start of your visit, ask for a Junior Ranger booklet at the information desk. As you explore the park… learn about the routes the gold stampeders took find out how the Klondike Gold Rush influenced the future, find national parks and public lands near your home! Complete the activities in the booklet and be rewarded with a Klondike Gold Rush Junior Ranger badge. The Junior Ranger program is available year-round.

Trails and Rails: Klondike Seattle

T&R guides provide programs on the Coast Starlight daily through Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Trail to Treasure Walking Tour

The Trail to Treasure brings to life a collection of stories about Seattle's Pioneer Square Historic District. By following the self-paced walking route or joining in on a guided tour, visitors explore the rich history of the city's oldest neighborhood.

Visitor Centers

  • Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
  • Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center
  • Outdoor Recreation Information Center (ranger station at REI)

Source: National Park Service.

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