Skaguay News Depot & Books
A small bookstore with Alaska titles, children's books, maps and gifts. Its name keeps the town's old spelling.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
A small bookstore with Alaska titles, children's books, maps and gifts. Its name keeps the town's old spelling.
What you'll find
- More than 750 Alaska and Yukon titles (2016)
- Gold Rush history for the Skagway area
- New and used books; special orders for out-of-print titles (2016)
- Calendars, cards, magazines and newspapers
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with newpages.com, juneauempire.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
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