Yukon Territory Going Out

Food and Drink

Some of the Yukon's food is very distinctive but difficult to produce commercially. There are restaurants throughout the area, but the best selection is in Whitehorse and Dawson City. Most alcohol is imported from other areas of Canada and the USA.

Regional specialities:
• Moose meat is cooked in several ways, from steaming to smoking or roasting, and accompanied by sourdough and vegetables.
• Dall sheep, mountain goat, caribou and porcupine are also eaten, often in burgers.
• Wild seafood includes Arctic grayling, trout, Kokanee salmon, Alaska king crab and halibut.
• Yukon's gold mining past is reflected in some specialities, such as buffalo burgers, musk ox chops and Alaskan salmon.

Regional drinks:
• Whitehorse is home to the Yukon Brewing Company, which produces unique lagers and ales.
• The Downtown Hotel in Dawson City is famous for the Sourtoe cocktail, which is served with an actual dehydrated human toe preserved in salt.

Legal drinking age: 19.

Tipping: It is customary to tip 15% in bars and restaurants.

Nightlife

Nightlife is best during the historical festivals and carnivals reflecting the pioneer spirit that enlivened the region in the 1800s. However, Dawson City has legalised gambling and there's a floor show at Diamond Tooth Gertie's featuring cancan girls and honky-tonk piano.

Shopping

Special items include First Nations moccasins, jewellery, art and carvings.

Shopping hours: Generally, Mon-Wed and Sat 1000-1800, Thurs-Fri 1000-2100, but retailers are free to open whenever they like. Some stores are open on Sunday.
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