Minto Park

Minto Park was designated a Municipal Historic Site in 2013. It is a formal landscape located on Parcel L, Government Reserve. It is the Yukon's first formal park and a landmark within the community. It is comprised of the Victory Garden north of the Old Territorial Administration Building, the baseball playing field, lawn and playground.

The Victory Gardens is a central Victorian style garden, planted with indigenous species. It is bordered by a 19-sided picket fence. It is a Geometric design containing the garden, as well as a circular gravel path. It contains the Cenotaph, flanked by trees and field guns to the east side. The baseball diamond includes bleachers and a refreshment building to the south side. 

Minto Park was developed in cooperation with the Dawson Horticultural Society to provide a formal green space and recreation area that showcased a strong federal presence. Beginning in 1903, the drainage, leveling and landscaping of the area was completed, and the construction of a grandstand, ball park and tennis courts was completed in 1904. The Park was named after Governor General, Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, the 4th Earl of Minto (1898-1904), the first Governor General to visit the Yukon. J.H. Sutton was awarded the contract for grading and leveling. William Horkan, who arrived in the Klondike in 1897, was awarded the initial landscaping contract. In 1904, the Horticultural Society passed a resolution to form a small park.

In the summer, baseball tournaments were historically held and are still held today. The museum often holds interpretive programs and plays host to the annual and highly attended Canada Day celebrations on July 1st. A Remembrance Day ceremony is partially held at the cenotaph each year by the Royal Canadian Legion. This tradition acknowledges Yukoners' courage and contributions to Canadian military efforts. Minto Park contributes to the heritage character of the Government Reserve Area and continues to play an important role within the community.