Show Notes
From transforming gold mining tailings into a thriving herbal garden to educating others on herbal medicine and connection with plants; Jackie Clancy's journey is rooted in Dawson and full of curiosity, passion and community. Now as she begins to transition to a new chapter, she continues to share her knowledge and remind us that you should always: "Follow what you enjoy doing and the rest will follow." Explore Jackie’s story with Klondike Cornerstones, a new podcast from the Dawson C...
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From having a little corner shop in the iconic Caley's Store to now over 40 years of business, Dave Robinson is ready to turn a new leaf; passing down the store to his son, Aaron - who says he's 'living the dream.' The Dawson Trading Post is a true cornerstone of Dawson, it's a place where you'll pick up wondrous curiosities, northern necessities, and uber-helpful tips & tricks for any kind of Yukon adventures, and probably a story or two of Dave & Aaron's adventures on the land. ...
From leaving a corporate career on the busy streets of London, UK, to building his own business 60 km down the Yukon River; Neil Fletcher has taken the leap and never looked back. What does one do for consulting work? Well when you've worked for some of the best in the business, but somehow have moved yourself in a remote cabin in the Yukon, you can bring a pretty unique perspective on what it means to do business in the North. Neil's story is a reminder that Dawson was and is built on more t...
“I’m quite romantic about the history of the buildings and the way that they are just repurposed and reused and kept alive.” For Amy, starting a new with an established business is more than preserving a piece of Dawson’s vibrant history. She’s created a space where local artists, creatives and the community can connect, showcase their work, and be celebrated; authentically capturing true Klondike moments. Explore Amy’s story with Klondike Cornerstones, a new podcast from the Dawson City Cham...
Traveling from Ottawa to Whitehorse by Greyhound on his very first journey north, then needing to hitchhike to Dawson; Jesse Cooke thought 'why doesn't a person just start a little van service or something?' Years later Klondike Experience offers not only rides, but an authentic glimpse on what it means to love the place you live and to want to share it with whoever wants to jump in for the journey. Explore Jesse’s story with Klondike Cornerstones, a new podcast from the Dawson City Chamber o...
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