2 Best Hotels in Yukon Territory, Canada

Named and fashioned after one of the last of Dawson's legal madams, Peggy's is done in elaborate Victorian gold-rush style, with heavy, plush draperies, rich color schemes, and claw-foot tubs and pedestal sinks in the bathrooms. In the evening, sherry, port, and sweets are served in the parlor, and on summer mornings fresh croissants are delivered; locally roasted coffee and tea are available in the rooms. The adjoining pub serves martinis with racy names along with single-malt Scotches. On nice evenings, the outdoor patio is the place to be.

Though this hotel has a pioneer-style facade, its rooms are outfitted with modern amenities such as high-def TVs, and some suites even have Jacuzzis. The Bonanza Dining Room, open from breakfast to dinner, serves hearty northern specialties, and you can top off the evening with a drink at the Sluice Box Lounge. The owners also maintain an annex close to the river, the Yukon Hotel, with slightly fewer amenities.