Westminster Hotel | Dawson City - travelstoke - Matador Network
A classic Yukon pub that lives up to its reputation. One of the few originals still standing and as busy as ever #bar #beer
travelstoke.matadornetwork.comThe Pit arose as a landmark in downtown Dawson City, built in 1898 and confronted a severe flood in January 2026 after water main breaks, before being ravaged by a fire on May 17, 2026, with the building demolished. Local officials described the loss as a great blow to the community, noting the hotel’s central presence. There were no reported injuries as the structure burned away. The town community face an uncertain future after the blow to their old landmark, known to locals as a Yukon classic.