Carmacks Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Yukon, Canada
About Carmacks
Some call it "The Hub of the Yukon". It was a traditional stopover for travellers betweenWhitehorseandDawson City. The area around Carmacks has abundant mineral resources, including coal, copper, and gold. Various mining activities are taking place on mineral sites around Carmacks. There is a small zinc-copper mine in production near Carmacks operated by Western Silver and a gold property northwest of Carmacks which is in the exploration stage operated by Northern Freegold Resources based in Whitehorse. The name of the settlement comes from George Carmack who, in 1891, found coal nearby. He created a trading post and began by engaging in commerce with local people, before opening a coal mine in the south bank of the Yukon River. The focus of his entrepreneurial energy switched a few years
Top Attractions in Carmacks
Explore the best things to see and do in Carmacks:
- ★Carmacks Recreation Centre
- ★Tage Cho Hudan Interpretive Centre
Where to Eat in Carmacks
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Gold Panner Restaurant
- 🍴The Coal Mine Campground
Where to Stay in Carmacks
- 🏨Hotel Carmacks
- 🏨The Coal Mine Campground
Carmacks Travel Guide Sections
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