Yukon's historic places

Dateline: February 6, 2026.

Bombay Peggy's

Originally located at the north end of Front Street, at Albert Street.
In 1998, moved to 2nd Avenue and Princess Street.

Formally Recognized: Not recognized.

More information:
- Bombay Peggy's Inn & Pub

    Built in 1900, this house was originally owned by the managers of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and located in the north end of town on the corner of Front and Albert streets.

    In 1902, it was sold to miners J. A. Chute and A. E. Wills of the Gold Run-Klondike Mining Company, who used the house as a residence and business headquarters. The building was associated with the mining industry until 1924, when it was sold to a woodcutter named Fred Johnson.

    In the early 1940s, Vera Margaret Dorval - known to locals as Bombay Peggy - acquired the house to run her bootlegging business and brothel.

    In 1998, Wendy Cairns purchased the building and moved it to its present location. She restored the building and opened the historic inn and pub in 2000. The inn now has nine rooms, "each with a lavish blend of Victorian decor, antique furnishings, contemporary art and modern amenities," while the pub features "Yukon brewed beers, a fine selection of single malt scotch, and the sassiest martini menu in town."

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Bombay Peggy's on May 7, 1944, during one of several floods that occurred before a dyke
was built along the Yukon River.

Bombay Peggy's ca. 1970s.

Bombay Peggy's in August 2000. Photo by Murray Lundberg.

Bombay Peggy's on October 19, 2002. Photo by Murray Lundberg.

Bombay Peggy's on November 6, 2004. Photo by Murray Lundberg.

Bombay Peggy's on August 4, 2007.Photo by Murray Lundberg.

Bombay Peggy's on February 9, 2017. Photo by Murray Lundberg.