r/Yukon Nov 28 '24

PSA A Reminder About Our Community Rules

82 Upvotes

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

91 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.


r/Yukon 14h ago

Discussion Not fully extinguishing camp fires.

45 Upvotes

Maybe an unpopular opinion:

But honeslty i think there should be heavy fines for those who start a fire out and about while camping and they fail to extinguish it properly.

Once this year and twoce last year i went to a campground and i had to finish the job just before the fire was starting to reignite due to winds.


r/Yukon 3h ago

Question Visiting in early October - any tours or hiking recommendations?

3 Upvotes

Visiting Whitehorse in early October (1-4) and wondering if there’s any tours or hiking that will still be accessible at that time?

I’m visiting from BC and have experience in Northern BC during that time, I’m generally aware of what the weather might be like.

I’m assuming no rafting by then, but are there any good hikes that would still be accessible without risk of a ton of snow?

We would rent a car. Up for anything, just want to enjoy the great outdoors in the Yukon :)


r/Yukon 1d ago

Event Short TakeOff and Landing (STOL) competition at Cousins Aerodrome Saturday, July 25, starting at noon

17 Upvotes

The competition should last for a few hours, depending on how many competitors there are. Spectating is free. There will be a food truck.

The airstrip is on the north side of Whitehorse, north of Crestview and south of MacPherson / Hidden Valley, accessible via Cousins Airstrip Road.


r/Yukon 1d ago

News Gov't appointed reviewer says Nutrition North should expand to all grocery items

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r/Yukon 1d ago

Travel Is Whitehorse worth visiting if you can't drive?

13 Upvotes

Hi, I'm planning a backpacking trip in Canada for this September and I wanted to put Yukon on my list. There's a lot of stuff in and around Whitehorse that I want to see, but I don't have acess to a vehicle/drivers licence. Would it be worth coming all the way to Yukon without a car? How good is public transit in the city/surrounding area? Does anyone know of cheap tours or guides ect? Thanks


r/Yukon 3d ago

Question Walk in tattoo parlour in Whitehorse, YT

6 Upvotes

Hello! I have recently moved to Whitehorse for the summer for a job, and was looking to get a tattoo while I’m here. My job has inconsistent hours (sometimes I get off at 4pm, sometimes 7pm, depending on the job), and I am required to work most weekends. Because of this, it would be difficult for me to book an appointment time in advanced that I could be sure I would make it to. I was wondering if there are any tattoo artists in the city that take walk ins? It would only be a small piece. I would also take any recommendations that folks have for specific artists they’ve gone to in the past. Thank you!


r/Yukon 2d ago

Question Looking for someone that can make a 8x4 foot table

1 Upvotes

Hi,

Looking for someone that can make a sturdy 8x4 table.

I’m mainly looking for a solid, practical table, not an elaborate piece of custom furniture.


r/Yukon 4d ago

Question Curly hairdresser in Whitehorse?

7 Upvotes

Are there any hair dressers that can just give me braids? And I’m talking braids that last for months. Tight braids. Any businesses or someone’s house?


r/Yukon 4d ago

Question Construction company / carpenter

2 Upvotes

Anyone have any recommendations
For a carpenter/construction company that would quote my on a garden suite in Whitehorse?


r/Yukon 5d ago

Question US Helicopters at YXY

7 Upvotes

Does anyone know why there are 3 Apaches and 1 Blackhawk in town? We obviously see them transiting through, but they were flying around Whitehorse yesterday and came back.


r/Yukon 4d ago

Question Lost Item

3 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I just got a question about a lost item, to be exact, I want to know if there is anything else I can do, I visited pawn shops to check, show a picture, and see if they’re willing to keep an eye out. I don’t think anybody stole it to pawn it, but I wanted to make sure. I filed a lost item report with the RCMP as well.

I want to make a post on fb but I don’t want my family to find out as it’s an heirloom, and I feel so ashamed having lost it.

So Yukoners, what else should I do to ensure it’s eventually found and returned? I might have missed something in regard to covering all my bases, so I want to make sure I exhausted all my options.


r/Yukon 5d ago

Funny Weird request for Beaver Creek

130 Upvotes

Hey all. As stated in the title I have a weird request for someone if anyone in beaver creek is on this sub
Specifically I’m looking for someone who would be willing to FaceTime me from the welcome sign who would be willing to waste a slice of bread tossing it on the ground to help me make a “Canada sandwich” while I’m in cape spear Newfoundland towards the end of August
Very stupid
Almost a waste of time one might call it.
But as a born and bred Manitoban the thought of creating something as big as a Canada sandwich, nevermind the friends I might meet along the way in my journey makes wearing the dunce cap worth it for me
Thanks in advance for all your help!


r/Yukon 5d ago

Question Paddling near Lewes River Dam

3 Upvotes

I understand there is a dam just downstream of the blue bridge (Lewes River Bridge) and the boat lock is out of service until it can be repaired.

Where is the portage route to bypass the dam? From looking at aerial imagery I assume it's on the left hand side when paddling downstream by hopping out on Lewes Dam Road. The right hand side looks quite steep by the dam and didn't appear to be as easy of a portage route.

Thanks in advance for any input you can provide


r/Yukon 4d ago

Question Berry Picking

0 Upvotes

Anyone feel generous enough to share fave berry picking areas? Atlin included!


r/Yukon 5d ago

Politics Yukon’s Premier Wants to Speed Up Mining. Lawsuits Are Already Flying

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r/Yukon 6d ago

Question What are some Yukon urban legends or local folklore you’ve heard over the years?

27 Upvotes

r/Yukon 5d ago

Discussion Tahkini Subdivisons hauntings

1 Upvotes

Anyone have any ghost stories from the Tahkini Subdivisions in Whitehorse?


r/Yukon 5d ago

Question Visiting Yukon in early October?

0 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

I am thinking of visiting Yukon as I’ve always wanted to. I will be coming from the US, and wanted to ask the following:

1) whether visiting Whitehorse, going to Kathleen Lake, and/or driving to Skagway, AK be doable in early October, or do the roads close?

2) When is fall season?

3) Any must knows that outsiders often miss?


r/Yukon 6d ago

Question Campsites over labour day weekend between Edmonton and Whitehorse

0 Upvotes

I am driving from Edmonton to White horse leaving on September 4th. I plan to take three nights and 4 days to make the trip and was planning to stay past Dawson Creek on the first night, hopefully at Kiskitinaw Park. I have since realized that I will be traveling on the long weekend and most of the places I had planned to stop along the way do not allow reservations.

Does anyone have advice on excellent places to stop along the way that will actually have availability? I could always just pull over to the side of the road but I don't think my dog would enjoy that.

I have to be at Kewanee National park by September 8th. Other than that my travel ​schedule is completely flexible.


r/Yukon 6d ago

Question Is earthquake coverage for home insurance worth it in the Yukon?

5 Upvotes

Any insurance savvy people have any idea…

Seems like co-op has a huge deductible if there is an earth quake…. And other companies seem to have the yearly payment upwards of $400 for the earthquake coverage …

What do you guys have for your home insurance ?


r/Yukon 6d ago

News ATCO Electric Yukon July 2026 Customer Billing Update

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r/Yukon 6d ago

News Yukon ministers tasked with untangling development and energy corporations | CBC News

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r/Yukon 6d ago

Question Midnight Dome in an RV

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Hoping to take a 24 foot RV up to the top of midnight dome overnight for one night at the end of August. Just wondering if this is allowed first off. If so is it easy to drive up there and is there spots I can park. Is it a good spot to see Northern Lights.

Any feedback would help

Thanks