The Pit arose as a landmark in downtown Dawson City, built in 1898 and faced a flood event in January 2026 after water main breaks, before being ravaged by a fire on May 17, 2026, with the building razed to the ground. 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 was brought down. Dawson City residents hold a somber outlook after the blow to their familiar gathering spot, known to locals as The Westminster.
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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travelstoke.matadornetwork.comThe 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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