In this issue
- Music
- Stage
- Visual Arts
- Photography and Film
- Words
Whitehorse stars Soda Pony are back with a new album and a short film to go with it
Soda Pony's Senior Year is an album & a movie. Aiden Tentrees and Patrick Hamilton cooked up this visual album in “post-gig glory chats,”
A dinner party: The Guild brings a new play to town for its first show this year
A Dinner Party at The Guild. “I love Whitehorse audiences, there’s an eagerness & openness to absurdity ... and this play gets really weird."
The recipient of the second annual Yukon Prize for Visual Arts is Joseph Tisiga
The winner of the 2021 Yukon Prize for Visual Arts, selected from 107 entries, is multidisciplinary artist Joseph Tisiga
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.
Searching for the Yukon at the Frankfurt Book Fair
This year some Canadian writers finally made it to Frankfurt, but where is the Yukon? No Yukon writers made it to the Frankfurt Book Fair.
- Active Living
- Off the land
- Outside
- Food & Drink
- The Great Outdoors
- Family Life
- Health & Wellness
- Hobbies
- Active Living
- Culture
Sam McGee Hike from Conrad
If you’re looking for an adventure day hike with rewarding views at top, look no further than the Sam McGee trail near Conrad Campground.
Nose to tail : Don’t overlook the offal when meal-planning this winter
Offal —literally “off-fall”— refers to those parts of an animal carcass that have fallen off during butchering. While muscles represent more than a third of the weight of cattle, by-products including side meats, bones, skin,...
Grey Matters: Age-friendly outdoors
“Mr. Spock,” my 1998 camper van (pure luxury) is put to bed. My old arthritic bones will no longer take sleeping on the cold, hard ground.
Taking (laughing)stock of the best of the Naramata Bench
The scenic Naramata Road passes a selection of my favourite vineyards. Our destination this day was Laughing Stock Vineyards.
Five years of kicking up a storm
As the Kicksled Revolution rings in its fifth birthday, owner and founder Anne Middler reflects on the past & what she hopes will come.
Pumpkins in the North
Getting Pumpkins to the Yukon isn't easy. There’s a lot of shipping logistics to bring them from B.C., maybe Alberta, maybe even California.”
Grey Matters: Reflections on time
I'm convinced time is speeding up. I remember being told "coming soon! Those things weren't “soon” Now, at 72, everything comes much sooner
Breathe with Perspective: Advice on dealing with anxiety
Question: What will help us deal with anxiety? The Card: Queen of Swords, Minor Arcana Rulership:...
Sam McGee Hike from Conrad
If you’re looking for an adventure day hike with rewarding views at top, look no further than the Sam McGee trail near Conrad Campground.
Scenes from the Street Eats and Beats Cultural Festival
A feast for the senses: Scenes from the 2021 Festival. Entertainers, Attendees and Food service providers.
- Yukon Wild
- Cocktails
- Entrees
- Appetizers
- Salads
- Soups & Stews
- Desserts
Trout sandwiches with pickled jalapeno tartar sauce
Trout filets are perfect for sandwiches, they’re lovely and thin so they cook quickly and the skin is easy to crisp in a hot pan
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.
Buttermilk, black pepper crepes with bacon and birch syrup
Buttermilk gives the crepes a lovely, fresh, slightly sour taste that plays off the salty bacon and the slightly bitter birch syrup.
Healthy homemade guacamole: Get those good fats into you
A classic guacamole recipe made with fresh, colourful and nutrient-dense ingredients that can be enjoyed with corn chips, tacos, or even on salads or sandwiches. Healthy homemade guacamole Yield: 6 Print Ingredients ● 3 avocados...
Healthy honey mustard dressing
This honey mustard dressing is rich in heart-healthy, inflammation-lowering monounsaturated fats. It is super easy and quick to make.
Corn porridge with fried tinned lunch meat and jalapenos
Top this corn porridge with anything. Leftover pulled pork? Fried egg? Yup. SPAM makes a salty, crispy treat nicely cut by pickled jalapenos.
Pineapple bourbon rice pudding
Pineapple and bourbon make this simple rice pudding a bit more interesting. Try pouring additional bourbon on top of just before serving.
- 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
Jim Robb is still coming up with new ideas
It’s pretty much impossible to imagine what our understanding of Yukon’s history would have been...
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.
Meet Marliese: Postmaster of Haines Junction
When you enter the Canada Post office in Haines Junction, rest assured Marliese Whelan will greet you with a smile
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.
Your backyard geology, part 21: Quarries: Gravel, sand and opposition
If you count Fred Flintstone (who was employed by Slater Rock and Gravel Company), people have used quarries since prehistoric times.
Yukon Venture Angels has launched
Yukon Venture Angels is an angel investment group. Experienced & first-time angels looking to learn about growing businesses are welcomed.
- 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
Merry Woof-mas and Happy Dog-olidays From What’s Up Yukon!
Lori Fox is editor of What’s Up Yukon. Herman, In these pet photos, has been their faithful companion for 13 years.
Yukon See It Here: Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing around Long Lake in Whitehorse.
Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson
There are a lot of eagles at the Whitehorse Landfill. I photographed an adult and juvenile perched near the entrance. Camera: Nikon D7200
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.
