THE YUKON - British Columbia: Including the Alaska Highway - page 700

The Aurora Inn (5th Ave., 867/993-6860, www.aurorainn.ca , $149 s, $169-199 d) is a
modern wooden lodging with a distinctive yellow facade. The rooms are bright and spa-
cious, with simple furnishings and practical bathrooms.
M Bombay Peggy's Inn & Pub (2nd at Princess, 867/993-6969,
www.bombaypeggys.com , March-mid-Nov., $179-199 s, $189-209 d) is named for the
former madam of a brothel that once operated in the building. Not only has it been totally
renovated, it was moved from its original location. Most rooms are decorated in bold
Victorian colors, with hardwood floors and lavish bathrooms with antique tubs. You don't
have to abandon modern comforts for the sake of atmosphere—there's also wireless Inter-
net. Rates include a light breakfast. About the only reminders of the building's previous use
are a racy cocktail list in the downstairs lounge and the phone number.
Camping
Yukon River Campground (across the river from town, mid-May-mid-Sept., $16) is con-
venient but lacks amenities (drinking water, pit toilets, and firewood only). The free ferry
from town runs 24 hours daily. Walk downstream from the campground to reach three rust-
ing riverboats that are slowly disintegrating where they were beached many years ago.
RVers can circle their rigs at the Goldrush Campground (5th and York, 867/993-5247,
www.goldrushcampground.com , mid-May-mid-Sept., $24-44), which is right downtown
but doesn't offer much privacy between sites. Amenities include coin showers, a laundry,
and wireless Internet throughout. South of town at the turn-off to Bonanza Creek, Bonanza
Gold RV Park (867/993-6789 or 888/993-6789, www.bonanzagold.ca , tents $15, hookups
$20-48) has modern facilities including wireless Internet and cable TV.
FOOD
Your best bet for fresh meat, deli items, locally grown vegetables, and sandwiches made
to order is the Bonanza Market (corner 2nd Ave. and Princess St., 867/993-6567,
8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat., 9am-6pm Sun.). You'll be amazed at the range and quality of ve-
getables and berries grown on local farms, and the best place to appreciate this fresh pro-
duce, along with baked and preserved goodies, is at the Dawson City Farmers Market
(7:30am-5:30pm every Sat. mid-May-mid-Sept.), which spreads out between Front Street
and the Yukon River.