Tombstone Territorial Park FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Tombstone Territorial Park.

When is the best time to visit Tombstone Territorial Park?

Mid-May to mid-September is the best time to visit the Tombstone Territorial Park with the longest days and warmest temperatures, averaging 8-18°C. The park is open the rest of the year but the Interpretation Centre is closed and conditions are harsher. July is usually the warmest month but rain is more frequent in summer (June to August). Autumn (September) is a particularly attractive time to visit for the Fall colours. Winters are long from October to early April with shorter days, temperatures ranging from zero to -25°C, and snowfall heaviest November to February. September to April is the best time to see the Northern Lights with the clearest skies and longer nights.

What is the time difference between the UK and Tombstone Territorial Park?

Tombstone Territorial Park is in the Pacific Time Zone (GMT – 8) and switches to Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -7) March to November.

What places combine well with Tombstone Territorial Park?

Tombstone Territorial Park is 1.5 hours north-east of Dawson City along the Dempster Highway.