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The house is situated on the southern edge of town on “Writers’ Row,” across the street from Robert Service’s historic cabin and just up the street from Jack London’s cabin. 

The home includes a bedroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, and office with a 100-year-old writing desk. It is fully furnished and fully equipped (i.e. sheets, towels, dishes, etc.). All the amenities necessary for you to immerse yourself completely in your work are provided (internet access, printer, landline telephone, television, washer and dryer). Plus, the house features a unique library containing treasures of the Canadian North, Pierre Berton’s voluminous collection, and works published by Berton House alumni dating back to 1996. 

In 1989, Berton himself contributed $50,000 to the Yukon Arts Council so his childhood home, vacant and run down at the time, could be a place for Canadian authors to experience the North and pursue their craft. An eclectic and vibrant northern community, Dawson has a thriving arts scene.

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