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- Art Exhibits
- Live Music
- Performances
- Screenings
- Fitness & Sport
- Wellness
- Outdoors Fun
- Festivals
- Markets
Exhibitions & Art Events
Get inspired by the latest creations of Yukon's Painters, Sculptors, Carvers, Mixed Media Artists, Illustrators, Jewellers, Beaders, Weavers and more.
Live Music & Concerts
From pubs to concert venues, there is always great music of all styles from Yukon and visiting musicians.
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.
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.
Markets
Shop for Yukon made products and goods
- Business
- History
- Science & Technology
- Yukoners
- Communities
- Wildlife
Jeszika Mae’s Joy of Cooking
Macarons, along with delectables such as baklava and marshmallows, represent the bonbons side of Jeszika Mae's business slogan: “Bacon and Bonbons – smoked meats and sweet treats.”
Modern tech meets heritage conservation in Dawson City
Dredge No. 4 was built in 1912 and operated until 1959. It was designated as a national historic site in 1997.
Racing the clock
Water quality is an important component of the ecological integrity of freshwater ecosystems.
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.
Friday is Concert time at the Gazebo
Most Fridays this summer, whether there is rain or shine, it will be concert time at noon at the Front Street Gazebo, in Dawson City.
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.
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Stage
- Photography and Film
- Words
Come out and see your friends
Drawn Together: embroidered portraits by Meshell Melvin and Doortraits: Intimate Pandemic Images by Alistair Maitland, two exhibitions on display right now at the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery, will be most meaningful for an audience of Yukoners.
Drea Naysayer is still rocking
A new incarnation of The Naysayers will be releasing a self-titled album on June 25 via Coax Records
Alone Together at Wood Street Centre
How the MAD program’s original new play came together in the age of COVID
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.
Learning how to cope with fear in overdrive
By the time you’re reading this column, the paperback version of Eva Holland’s fascinating study of fear will be out from Penguin Canada.
- Entrees
- Appetizers
- Salads
- Soups
- Desserts
- Yukon Wild
- Cocktails
Dandelion season
Don’t hate them! Not only are dandelions beautiful, the bees love them and we should too! They are delicious.
Dandelion season
Don’t hate them! Not only are dandelions beautiful, the bees love them and we should too! They are delicious.
Cucumber, feta, mint, and red onion salad
Crispy cucumber salads are ideal alongside any sort of grilled meat.
Tasty Soups and Salads
Many people are doing more cooking and baking at home right now, and as well leaning more towards...
Peanut butter banana oat smoothie recipe
This peanut butter banana oat smoothie is a fast and nutritious snack or breakfast. It is high in calories, protein and fat so it won’t leave you feeling hungry soon after. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free/vegan and soy-free.
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.
- Family Life
- Health & Wellness
- Hobbies
- Active Living
- Outside
- Off the land
- The Great Outdoors
Guitars, games, and healthy kids
To protect the young people in our lives, it’s key for them to be able to understand and practice consent and boundaries. These life skills are essential for kids and youth to grow up healthy and happy.
Springing forth
Lately there’s been a lot of media coverage about “languishing” and people experiencing stress due to COVID-19 restrictions. I hate to admit it, but I think I have finally succumbed to COVID burnout.
For those who need to reconcile
Tarot Question: may we please have advice for residents of Canada who need to reconcile?
Filling in the gaps of cycling in the Yukon
The rise of the commuting cyclist in the Yukon’s capital over the past decade or so has been a joy to behold.
A tasting at the tower
Okanagan wine tours in COVID times
Growing young farmers
In 2020, when the Yukon closed its borders to the outside world due to COVID-19, Sundog Retreat owners Andrew Finton and his partner, Heather, found an opportunity in the challenge. They created the Sundog Veggies project.
Reconnecting with natural places
People who contemplate the beauty of nature do it in many different ways, some by exploring places that are new to them, others via the familiar rhythms of where they can go from their doorstep.
- Yukon See It Here
- Living With Wildlife
- Dog Culture
- Pawsitive Tails
- Celebrate Local Food
Yukon See It Here – Steve Wilson
Lorne Mountain shining in the afternoon sun as seen from Annie Lake Road. Photo taken with a Nikon...
Living With Wildlife – Steve Wilson
There was lots of swan activity at the Quartz Road wetland on October 17, 2019
For the love of dog, leash up!
Having dogs off-leash in the great outdoors can ruin a good time—for wildlife, dogs and the humans who love them both.
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.
Celebrate Local Food – 2019 Grand Prize Winner
Our Year-End Local Food Promotion Grand Prize winner is Christine Aikens
