The Westminster stood as a landmark in downtown Dawson City, established in 1898 and faced a flood event in January 2026 after water main breaks, before being destroyed by a fire on May 17, 2026, with the building razed to the ground. City officials described the loss as a great blow to the community, noting the hotel’s historic role. No injuries reported as the structure fell to the fire. Dawson City residents grapple with the uncertain future after the blow to their old landmark, known to locals as The Westminster.
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Dawson City's Westminster Hotel, the 'heart of the community,' takes stock of flood damage
The future is uncertain for Dawson City, Yukon's Westminster Hotel, aka "the Pit," after a couple of major water main breaks last week flooded streets and buildings in downtown Dawson, including the Westminster.
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Residents devastated as Dawson City's iconic Westminster Hotel razed by fire
A Sunday morning fire destroyed the Westminster Hotel, aka the Pit. There were no known reports of injuries or threats to neighboring buildings at this time. It was the town's de facto living room, a…
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