Michael Gates

Michael Gates is a long time resident of the Yukon and a historian with many years of research under his belt. He is the author of Gold at Fortymile Creek: Early Days in the Yukon – a look at what life was like in the Town of Forty Mile on the Yukon River just prior the big strike in the Klondike in 1896.

Michael also writes a regular column for the Yukon News called History Hunter where he uncovers some unusual stories about our past. Many of his articles are published on this site.

We are very lucky indeed to be treated to some articles he has written about other captivating aspects of  our Yukon history.