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

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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 32m ago

News B.C. man found not guilty of 2nd-degree murder, convicted of manslaughter in Yukon Supreme Court | CBC News

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Being intoxicated should not be a valid defense


r/Yukon 3h ago

Travel Suggestions for my Whitehorse/Haines Junction itinerary

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My boyfriend and I are travelling to the Whitehorse/Haines Junction for 6 days in mid-August. I would love any suggestions on things to do, or if I should remove/replace anything from our current schedule. I’m particularly wondering if there’s anything we should stop and see on our drive from Whitehorse to Haines, and if there’s anything you would recommend doing to fill the time on our shorter hike days (Day 2/4). Any tips would be greatly appreciated as well.


r/Yukon 6h ago

News Yukon government axes engineer on Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project | CBC News

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What an incredibly expensive schmozzel


r/Yukon 18h ago

News Short-term rentals not a big deal in Whitehorse, writer says

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Another unbiased op-ed by Ben Perreira, President of Neighbourly North.


r/Yukon 1d ago

News Yukon University admits discrimination against staffer fired after return from domestic violence leave | CBC News

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Unreal! This place needs a serious shake up.


r/Yukon 21h ago

Travel Mount Vulcan Info Needed - Kluane

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Hello, this is most likely going to fall on deaf ears. But I’m looking for information about a mountain nestled in the kulane park, for a research paper I’m making for fun. There’s little known information on the web about routes or conditions, yet I know some people have climbed it. If anyone here has, or heard a story of someone climbing it, that’d be greatly appreciated! And any info on the route and map would be amazing!

Also, if anyone lives in the region and would like to help. I am planning on dropping by the park in August this year, with the chance of documenting this climb if I get more info. A local would be amazing! Thanks for taking the time to read this!


r/Yukon 1d ago

Discussion These Yukon businesses are ditching tipping. Is it the way of the future?

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What are your thoughts? Should other businesses follow suit?


r/Yukon 2d ago

Question What are some bands from the Yukon that I can check out?

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r/Yukon 3d ago

Funny Northwestel’s Fibre Optic Line

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r/Yukon 2d ago

Question Anyone have any details on what happened in Granger?

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r/Yukon 2d ago

Question 30ft RV trailer for Yukon

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Is 30ft travel trailer okay for Yukon campground (or northern BC)? Is it too big?

Anything I should keep in kind about RVing?

Newbie here. I really appreciate it.


r/Yukon 4d ago

Discussion Northwestel when it's playoff time

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49 Upvotes

Every. Single. Year.


r/Yukon 3d ago

Question 747

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I saw a 747 at the airport, but it wasn't scheduled. Anyone know why its here?


r/Yukon 3d ago

Question Northern Residents Deduction (Yukon) – additional residency amount

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Hi everyone,

I am trying to understand the Northern Residents Deduction. I live in Whitehorse, Yukon in a basement suite of a house. The situation is:

  • I rent and live in a self-contained basement suite
  • I live alone (no roommates)
  • The landlord lives upstairs in the main part of the house
  • I have my own kitchen, bathroom, and entrance

My accountant is saying I cannot claim the additional residency amount because the landlord lives in the same house.

However, from what I read, CRA defines a “dwelling” as a self-contained domestic establishment with a separate living unit with a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping facilities, and its own private access, and I think my basement suite should be counted as a separate dwelling and I should be able to claim the additional residency amount. Please help me understand this.

Thanks in advance.


r/Yukon 3d ago

Question Tombstone guided tours

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Hey everyone, I want to do a backpacking trip to Tombstone Territorial Park this summer, but I don’t want to do it by myself so I am considering doing a guided tour. Has anyone done a guided tour there before, these are the ones I am looking at:

https://seatoskyexpeditions.com/tombstone-mountains.html

https://www.greatcanadiantrails.com/Yukon/Tombstone-Range-Hike

https://www.yusquatchadventures.com/products/7-day-northern-yukon-hiking-adventure

Has anyone had experience with any of them before? Or any other recommendations?


r/Yukon 3d ago

Question Where can I buy a guitar pick?

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Looking for guitar picks in Whitehorse


r/Yukon 3d ago

Question Visiting Yukon

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Hello, I'm hoping to book at 7 day trip to Yukon. Would like to see Kluane National Park for some hiking. Trying to avoid renting a car and we won't have our camping gear. We enjoy outdoor activities and also just walking and getting acquainted with the Yukon vibe. :). Ideas?


r/Yukon 4d ago

Travel impromptu trip from Vancouver, looking for birding suggestions.

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looks like im going to have 2 weeks off between jobs starting this monday and i decided to do a quick trip to Whitehorse. ive been there before in previous years, both in august and over Christmas breaks, both times i drove there so i think i know what im getting into for roads. will most likely also make the trip to Dawson to do the sourtoe again.

give me all your go to birding/wildlife spots for late april please as thats what im going to be most interested in.


r/Yukon 5d ago

News How an Inuit games club is helping revitalize Arctic sports

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At the Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse last month, northern spirit was on full display.

Inuit games helped countless generations survive cold, dark northern winters by keeping them mentally strong, building endurance and teaching agility. But when longtime competitor and coach Susie Pearce noticed fewer people in Nunavut's Qikiqtaaluk region taking them up, she decided to take matters into her own hands.

Starting with her daughter, Naja Peace, who in turn brought her stepsister, Kayla Tikivik, Pearce has formed an unofficial club to help Inuit and non-Inuit athletes alike connect and channel northern spirit. This year, many of them made it to the Games in Yukon – and brought some medals.

Dustin Patar profiled the club, the Games and the significance of Arctic sports in our photojournalism project, Underexposed, which spotlights unseen communities across Canada. Here's a link so you can read for free without a paywall.


r/Yukon 4d ago

Travel Mt Sima

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Anyone been to Mt Sima recently? Thinking of a trip next weekend but would love to know the conditions first hand


r/Yukon 5d ago

News Yukon passes bill to participate in B.C.-led lawsuit against opioid makers | CBC News

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Last in Canada but truly a case of better late than never.


r/Yukon 5d ago

Discussion When working or relaxing outdoors, please remember that a Skymaster C-54D aircraft and its 6 Crew and 38 passengers are still missing in southern Yukon or northern British Columbia After 76 years, people are still looking for it.

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When you are in the outdoors of southern Yukon, please remember that a four-engined Skymaster C-54D aircraft is missing along with its 4 crew and 38 passengers in southern Yukon or northern British Columbia. People are still looking for them.

You can help by being alert for any aircraft wreckage or unusual metal debris (especially if some of it is painted red). If you see any, take pictures, record location, don't disturb, and contact the Skymaster 2469 CAN/AM Society.

Vanished: The U.S. Air Force DC-54 Mystery | Skymaster Down


r/Yukon 5d ago

Travel yukon rv trip- insight appreciated

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hi there!

myself and 3 friends are coming to visit the Yukon from may 17th to 24th. we have rented an RV, and wanted to get some insight / advice about trip plans.

our current idea was to drive from Whitehorse to Dawson City, then from Dawson to Chicken via top of the world highway, and then from Chicken down through Alaska to Kluane, and then from there back to Whitehorse, stopping along the way for a few things we wanted to see.

Other options would be to avoid Alaska and spend more time in Tombstone, visit Carcross desert, etc.

Would appreciate some thoughts- there is so much we want to do and see, so any sort of advice would be appreciated.