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Share the Warmth

Every year for almost 30 years we have run Share the Warmth. Each year we collect about 150 jackets for adults and children. The fine folk at Northern Vision's Best Western Gold Rush Inn launder al...

The Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games

The Games first ignited in 1970, born from a powerful vision: to create a vibrant stage for sport, culture, and connection across the North. This spinrg, in Whitehorse Yukon, they bring together at...

Tips to Save $ On Outdoor Gear

Listen, Outdoor gear can be expensive… we get it! 😅 Here are 5 tips to help you save money and make your dollars stretch longer.1. QUALITY over quantity, always.We’re firm believers in this. That’...

How to Start Berry Picking

Many Yukoners are making a concerted effort to eat local…. One of the best ways to eat local: berry picking.   Late summer and early fall are the best picking times.  You can find northern gooseber...

The Fireweed of Yukon

We all recognize the purple flowers of fireweed.   In 1957 fireweed was chosen as the floral emblem of Yukon.  We see this flower crossed under our Yukon coat of arms.  Fireweed is very hardy, just...