In this issue
- Music
- Stage
- Visual Arts
- Photography and Film
- Words
Paris Pick – A Star is born
Whitehorse musician Paris Pick's most recent video, the title track from her album I Can't Help It , is blowing up on YouTube
Welcome back… to the Round Back
With an improved 'Round Back venue in place, the Guild Hall unveils a new series of performances. Music, theatre, comedy and more.
Vanessa Ægirsdóttir’s magical place
Meeting Bahm set her on a new personal journey, and professional path informed by his Tlingit heritage and traditional approach to trapping.
The pandemic creates the space to share stories in a new way
As the Ice Melts is a project that takes the form of two videos which present stories and poetry on the theme of our changing environment. The work has been put together by Bielawski, Lilley and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations storyteller, Ron Chambers.
The Bookshelf: A poetic memoir of northern travels
Poetry with a bit of a difference, it has a strong ecological bias. Goodbye, Ice: Arctic Poems by Lawrence Millman
- Active Living
- Off the land
- Outside
- Food & Drink
- The Great Outdoors
- Family Life
- Health & Wellness
- Hobbies
- Active Living
- Culture
Janet Patterson: Walking together
Janet Patterson, recipient of the Jenni House Residency is a multimedia artist whose work is focused on the history of the land we travel on.
Birthday Pairings, Campground Treats
Jennifer's (Free Pour Jenny) cocktail and an appetizer. The cocktail's bright, sharp and tart. Something cheesy immediately suggested itself.
A bear spray refresher
They may still be good, but who wants to learn they don’t work while facing a bear? Each container has only eight seconds of spray.
Hot Eats Cool Beats: new family fun festival
An expansion of the Street Eats Festival this year’s festival offers food trucks, live music, art installations and a historical tasting tour.
Getting to the Other Side: Tips for safe creek crossings
There it is, a roiling torrent of water in place of the babbling brook you crossed in the morning. Here are some things to keep in mind.
At the drive-in – Yukon style & Pandemic safe
Two nights of drive-in movies in Whitehorse and Carcross. Soul, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, You Are Here: A Come From Away Story and Beans.
Loss and the art of letting go?
It probably seems a bit extreme to grieve the loss of mountain biking at age 72. Loss becomes a fact of life as one gets older.
The Bookshelf: A poetic memoir of northern travels
Poetry with a bit of a difference, it has a strong ecological bias. Goodbye, Ice: Arctic Poems by Lawrence Millman
Janet Patterson: Walking together
Janet Patterson, recipient of the Jenni House Residency is a multimedia artist whose work is focused on the history of the land we travel on.
Mean Old World: Gordie Tentrees album release
Of everything he’s recorded, Tentrees is confident that his upcoming studio effort contains his best work to date.
- Yukon Wild
- Cocktails
- Entrees
- Appetizers
- Salads
- Soups & Stews
- Desserts
Dandelion season
Don’t hate them! Not only are dandelions beautiful, the bees love them and we should too! They are delicious.
Bloody good cocktails
Being that we can’t travel to a warm climate where oranges and lemons grow, it seems fitting to pay tribute to those lovely flavours now, during one of the coldest months.
Bucatini with sardines and olives
Bucatini with sardines and olives is vaguely puttanesca-ish, but somehow even more simple. Try this recipe yourself.
Mango avocado salsa
A blend of both salsa and guacamole with fresh diced mango. Perfect with fish or beef tacos, or just with corn chips.
Cucumber, feta, mint, and red onion salad
Crispy cucumber salads are ideal alongside any sort of grilled meat.
Affordable harvested fish recipes
Murray serves up a number of cost-saving recipes for your harvested fish, including multiple...
Pineapple coconut spoon cake
Spoon cake is somewhere between a crumble and an upside down cake.
- Festivals
- Live Music
- Art Exhibits
- Performances
- Screenings
- Fitness & Sport
- Wellness
- Outdoors Fun
- Markets
Festivals
Discover Yukon’s Festivals and Fairs. The fun experts at What’s Up Yukon can help you plan your time to hit all the best events.
Live Music & Concerts
From pubs to concert venues, there is always great music of all styles from Yukon and visiting musicians.
Exhibitions & Art Events
Get inspired by the latest creations of Yukon's Painters, Sculptors, Carvers, Mixed Media Artists, Illustrators, Jewellers, Beaders, Weavers and more.
Stage Performances
Theatre, dance, comedy, there is seldom a good excuse to be a Yukon couch potato.
Movies
Enjoy a movie night with an ever changing selection of films from Yukon and renowned filmmakers.
Fitness & Sports
From yoga to kick boxing, by yourself or with a team, staying fit is not a Yukon problem.
Wellness
Take good care of yourself with Yoga, Pilates, Meditation and a lot more more
Outdoors Activities
Winter or summer, there are always events to enjoy the outdoors to the fullest.
Markets
Shop for Yukon made products and goods
- Yukoners
- Wildlife
- Communities
- History
- Science & Technology
- Business
Remembering Joe Loutchan
Loutchan played a weekly gig at the 98 Hotel for over 40 years, and the strains of his lively, heart-warming, toe-tapping music could often be heard coming through the doors as eager music-loving patrons came in and out of the bar.
Come and see the wildlife!
The Yukon hasn’t seen many nice days yet this summer, but there are still ample outdoor opportunities. The Yukon Wildlife Preserve, for example, has a full season planned.
Finding History
Beaver castoreum found on an ancient throwing dart has led to new discoveries on traditional hunting technology in the North
125 years of gold
2021 marks 125 years since the discovery of gold in the Yukon. This year there is a series of new commemorative activities.
Racing the clock
Water quality is an important component of the ecological integrity of freshwater ecosystems.
Jeszika Mae’s Joy of Cooking
Macarons represent the bonbons side of Jeszika Mae's business slogan: “Bacon and Bonbons – smoked meats and sweet treats.”
- Celebrate Local Food
- Dog Culture
- Yukon See It Here
- Living With Wildlife
- Pawsitive Tails
Celebrate Local Food – 2019 Grand Prize Winner
Our Year-End Local Food Promotion Grand Prize winner is Christine Aikens
Give a dog a bone – Part 2
I’ve had some tough times in my life, but fighting a dog over a bone was about the toughest. End of that story.
Yukon See It Here – Christine Burke
I was up on the airport bluff to see a Condor airplane land in Whitehorse. We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life.
Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson
There was lots of swan activity at the Quartz Road wetland on October 17, 2019. We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife.
Ginny’s ‘Boys’ – the k9 ones!
Ginny and her husband, Grant, are in their mid to late sixties and have three adult sons – Danny, Kevin and Sean. Acquiring anything new, let alone two puppies requiring toilet and other training, was not something many couples in their age category were signing up for.
