The poet Robert Service who immortalized the Canadian North, wrote: there are "strange things done in the midnight sun."

He got that right.

The Klondike gold rush brought some odd characters north and with them some odd traditions.

Producer Jake Warga visited a bar in Dawson City, Yukon where, for that extra little kick, you can try something called the Sour Toe Cocktail.

Gold seekers thronging Dawson City

We should warn you, if you're a little squeamish, you may want to cover your ears just about now ... this drink involves a severed .... Human .... toe.

photos: The Sourtoe Cocktail Club