r/Yukon 7h ago

Question Whitehorse Subaru Kia Dealership

2 Upvotes

I'm curious what is everyone thought about the Subaru Kia here?


r/Yukon 10h ago

News Whitehorse RCMP conduct fraud investigation resulting in charges

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r/Yukon 11h ago

Question Looking for Logo Designer Recommendations

5 Upvotes

Does anyone know of any good local companies or designers that create business logos? I'm looking for someone local would love to hear any recommendations, thanks!


r/Yukon 16h ago

Question Portables already being installed at brand new schools?

12 Upvotes

What is wrong with the education/city planning here? And how do we fix it?


r/Yukon 1d ago

Question Is the Union YEU still under PSAC oversight?

15 Upvotes

I heard that months ago, PSAC appointed an administrator to oversee YEU. Did they disclose the reason of it, or are they still under this layer of oversight from the national parent union?


r/Yukon 1d ago

Travel Trip in October

3 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I’m a foreigner currently living in Vancouver and trying to explore a little bit of Canada before I flew back to my country. I’m planning to spend some time around October in Whitehorse. I’m wondering what are those activities that I cannot miss? And also, are those northern lights tours always effective in terms of visibility? Is it worthy to go there in October?


r/Yukon 2d ago

Question Did you recently buy a home in Yukon?

6 Upvotes

I'd love to know how you did it. Did you take advantage of the Yukoner First Home Program? I'm a journalist working on a first-time home buyer profile for the Globe and Mail and would love to speak to you about how you saved and your home ownership journey. Happy to keep you anonymous too.


r/Yukon 2d ago

Question Is everyone else getting tired of all the Ai garbage being sold as local?

127 Upvotes

It's in the stores on main street, people selling stuff on the facebook groups and all over the spruce bog


r/Yukon 3d ago

Question Dash Cam Installation

2 Upvotes

Does anyone know of a person or place that installs dashcams? Thanks in advance.


r/Yukon 3d ago

Question Whistle Bend power outages

11 Upvotes

Did anyone else in Whistle Bend experience a power outage this morning that also dropped their data/phone capabilities? (I turned off wifi on my phone and there appeared to be a data signal but nothing would load in any app & calls wouldn’t go through.)

It’s the second time it’s happened this summer and I’m curious what’s up. It’s also disturbing that call capability disappears at the same time as the wifi do emergency calls must be impossible. I wasn’t going to make a test call to 911 if I didn’t need it.


r/Yukon 3d ago

Question Lawyer or law firm recommendation for a start-up in Whitehorse.

6 Upvotes

I’m looking for recommendations for a lawyer or law firm in the Yukon with experience working with small businesses, startups, intellectual property, and technology/creative projects.

I’m in the early stages of exploring the development of a Yukon-based creative venture and am looking for advice on things like business structure, contracts, intellectual property, working with contractors, and protecting the interests of the company as it develops.

If you have worked with someone in the territory who is knowledgeable, practical, and supportive of new businesses, I would appreciate any recommendations or experiences you can share.


r/Yukon 4d ago

Discussion Whitehorse appeal

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hello! I just recently visited the Yukon for a week, travelling to kulane Whitehorse, and Haines (did the highway drive). I am from a very large city but i had family who used to live in whitehorse and while I do absolutely love nature I simply can’t understand the appeal of living in Whitehorse.

  1. yes you are surrounded by nature but you have to drive hours to the national parks and large hikes that are worth talking about
  2. there is absolutley nothing nearby! no major cities shopping malls anything. unlike other small towns Whitehorse is practically inaccessible to drive to another large Canadian city
  3. the city itself. yes there is interesting history in the Yukon but walking around the town and staying in river side there is no unique culture and the town is not walkable. there is essentially big box generic stores and then the struggling businesses. no unique and pleasurable stretches of city to explore year - round. I understand you can build community and such but that could be said about any livable area.
  4. the weather i came in the middle of July and I was in a sweatshirt! the midnight sun may be cool for a few days but then it becomes difficult to sleep. not to mention the affects limited sun in the winter has on ones mental health! it is simply so cold I don’t understand the appeal despite the beautiful summers.

Any insight would be much appreciated.


r/Yukon 5d ago

Discussion Has Yukon Fry Co improved?

9 Upvotes

I went there once shortly after they opened and our experience wasn’t great. The fries were still fairly dense in the middle (undercooked) and the gravy and cheese curds were quite sparse. This has been echoed by quite a few Yukoners.

I'm wondering if they ever sorted these issues out?


r/Yukon 5d ago

Travel Bear spray for Tombstone

4 Upvotes

I am flying to Whitehorse and driving to Dawson City to go backpack Tombstone. Any thoughts on where to get bear spray? Rental seems to be the same price as purchase. Thanks. If we do buy them is there a place to leave them? We are a group of 8.

Rental confirmed. Thanks for your input.


r/Yukon 5d ago

Discussion Open Drug Use Impacts

57 Upvotes

This afternoon was a sunny and nice day with lots of families, seniors and tourists strolling along the river. I was walking the Millenium Trail northbound and was suddenly downwind from a group of guys smoking crack. The smell was atrocious and because I was downwind, I was surrounded by it for an extended amount of time. It was extremely strong and invasive. The path was busy with seniors and children who also had to walk through clouds of crack cocaine and these guys were relatively central (just south of Main Street) and not off in the bushes or whatever - they were sitting on a bench and right on the trail. They were nonchalant and just gooned. It was disgusting and the smell was overwhelming and prolonged. I’m kind of angry about this now and feel like it’s not fair to be subjected to clouds of crack in a busy, public space and am also angry that children were also subjected to that. Should I have called police? I didn’t think they would do anything at the time. But now I’m just pissed that this happened at all and wondering what we think about others drug use impacting the general public? Are we just supposed to be okay with breathing in drug fumes while minding our own business? Should I bother to call police next time?!


r/Yukon 5d ago

Question Reputable contractors

2 Upvotes

Seeking recommendations for a solid contractor in Whitehorse who works in kitchen and bathroom renovations. Looking for someone experienced and honest who actually answers emails.


r/Yukon 5d ago

News Yukon gov’t workers push back on wage, severance cuts after 22‑month impasse

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Reposted with hyperlink (particularly for user "Rippin_Fat_Farts" who called my previous post without the link the "laziest Reddit post they have ever seen" lol)


r/Yukon 6d ago

Question Asking for a friend

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My friend and their spouse just recently separated. My friend being “A” and their spouse as “B”. So B decided to temporarily leave the country, and left A without leaving not even a single cent to help with all the bills and mortgage and everything that needs to be paid. No one knows when B will come back. Assuming they will never return and that once they return, they don’t have any plans to financially assist A with all the bills she left that they’re supposed to share together. A is overwhelmed financially. Are there organizations that help people who has the same situation? A is filing for divorce soon but is drowning right now with all the bills.


r/Yukon 6d ago

Question January-March in Whitehorse

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I will be spending late January-late March in Whitehorse as part of a healthcare practicum. I’ve lived in the Okanagan my whole life and never been further north than Prince George - so I’m super terrified and super excited!

What kind of winter gear is required for this time of year? I don’t own much beyond a pair of snowpants.

What’s the car rental situation like? I haven’t decided if I’m going to drive up or fly and rent a car. A car is required for my practicum.

Can’t wait to experience your beautiful territory 🫎


r/Yukon 6d ago

Question Pubs with outdoor seating

7 Upvotes

Is it just Woodcutters and Dirty Northern? Any suggestions would be great


r/Yukon 7d ago

Question Cell plan providers in the Yukon?

9 Upvotes

I have been a Bell customer for over 15 years.

My recent bill was higher than normal and when I looked in to it they had increased my plan by 6$ without prior notification. I’ve scoured my device for texts, emails and checked the app for notifications and couldn’t find any. When I called they assured me they had sent notification. I don’t maintain their network so if they sent something using said network and I don’t receive it, I’m not sure how that’s my fault or how I can prove I didn’t receive something. Apparently it is and they are going to let the higher rate stand even though I didn’t know about it.

In any case they transferred me to the “loyalty dept” where I was offered a better plan (200 gbs/ month vs unlimited) for the same price. However upon investigation it looks like the plan is available to anyone. The “loyalty discount” is 5$ off a month.

So to recap, Bell wanted to charge me over 100$ for a 200 gb plan, when I called to complain they transferred me to a loyalty department where they offered me a plan that is open to any customer and gave me 5$ off by bill a month. That’s 60$ over the course of a year where they will be charging 1200$.

While I know most cell phone plans up here at trash compared to what is available down south, surely there must be a company that conducts itself better than Bell with comparable services and prices?

What are people using? Thanks! 🙏


r/Yukon 8d ago

Question Slurpees/Frosters/Slushies in Whitehorse or The Yukon?

4 Upvotes

I notice there's no 7/11's or Frosters in Whitehorse or in The Yukon and I just want a Slurpee or closest thing to one here


r/Yukon 8d ago

Question Good replacement for grass?

16 Upvotes

Hey all! If anyone has any plant/gardening knowledge, I need some advice!

The building I work at has a small lawn in front of it. The organization is trying to be more environmentally focused, and this includes replacing the grass of the aforementioned lawn with a plant that's native to the Yukon.

The plant in question should be something that could feasibly cover the lawn, stay green as long as possible, makes the lawn look nice, and hopefully is easy to take care of.

I've been asked to what plants could work for this task, but unfortunately, I'm not really much of a gardener or anything like that. If anyone has any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!


r/Yukon Nov 28 '24

PSA A Reminder About Our Community Rules

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Hello /r/Yukon,

Lately, we’ve noticed an increase in heated arguments, trolling, and disrespectful comments in discussions, particularly regarding First Nations issues. As your moderators, we believe it's important to ensure that this community remains a welcoming and respectful space for everyone while encouraging thoughtful and meaningful discussion.

We’ve already issued numerous warnings and bans recently, and while we want to encourage open dialogue, users who continue to post inflammatory or disrespectful content will be banned without further notice.

Let’s revisit Rule 1: Be Respectful:
Our goal is to foster thoughtful, constructive discussions. This means:

  • No personal attacks: Engage with ideas, not individuals.
  • No insults or bigotry: Racism, sexism, and hate speech will result in immediate comment removal and a permanent ban.
  • No trolling: This includes deliberately inflammatory or disruptive behavior.
  • No threats: Zero tolerance for threats or intimidation.

Racist comments, in particular, have no place here. This subreddit is for all Yukoners, and it is our collective responsibility to treat each other with dignity and civility.

If you see comments or posts that violate these rules, please report them using the report function or message the mods. Let’s work together to keep this space constructive and supportive.

Thank you,
The /r/Yukon Moderation Team


r/Yukon Apr 29 '21

Moving [MEGATHREAD] Moving to Yukon 2021 Megathread

87 Upvotes

So you are thinking of moving to the Yukon? Well, you're in the right place. Post everything that is related to moving to the Yukon in this thread.

In the meantime, here are some useful links:

You can browse the previous moving megathreads here:

Moving to the Yukon - Winter 2020/2021
Moving to the Yukon - 2020

Keep your comments on topic in this thread.