Day 19 Whitehorse, Yukon

Whitehorse is nestled on the banks of the famous Yukon River surrounded by mountains and lakes.  Whitehorse, land of the midnight sun and the northern lights.

Welcome to Whitehorse Sign

We started the day with a 9:00 am Travel meeting and then we all headed for a tour of the S.S. Klondike II – The S.S. Klondike represents an era of riverboat transportation.  Built in 1937, she had two careers from 1937 to 1952 primarily used as cargo vessel carrying general merchandise and few passengers. In 1952 she was refurbished as a cruise ship and in 1955 steamed into Whitehorse for the very last time.

Part of the group in front of the S.S. Klondike

The tour guide giving us information about the S.S. Klondike

It was lunch time. Everyone had raved about the Klondike Rib & Salmon BBQ restaurant, and to our delight it was as good as everyone claimed.  We ended our meal with a fabulous piece of bread pudding ( Oh to die for). 

Look close and you can see Dan, Helen and Gary through the window

After lunch we browsed the town of Whitehorse, and around 7:30 met everyone at the “Frantic Follies”.  This is a Gold Rush Variety Entertainment show.

Frantic Follies Vaudeville Revue – Gold Rush Variety Entertainment

Getting ready for the show

    


The entertainers were asking for a man who was: tall, dark, and handsome. They selected Ron and escorted him to the stage.  He was great

Ron helping with the magic act

Again they wanted audience participation and this time Jim was escorted to the stage.  He was more than happy to help with the important job of taking off the garter.

Jim is always ready to help with any task that is asked of him and the help was so appreciated.

Jim getting a big red kiss on his head for doing a great job

A good time was had by all.

End of the show

Submitted by Rig # 20 

Tom & Penny