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Country Guide > North America > Canada > Yukon Territory | |
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Social Profile Food & Drink Some of Yukon’s food is very distinctive but difficult to produce commercially. Moose meat is cooked in several ways from steaming to smoking or pot roasting, and accompanied by sourdough and vegetables. Dall sheep, mountain goat, caribou and porcupine are also eaten. Wild fish features on most menus. There are restaurants throughout the area, but the best selection is in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Most alcohol is imported from other areas of Canada and the USA. A local speciality is hooch (a blend of imported and Canadian rum); it is only available in the Yukon Territory. Whitehorse is home to the Chilkoot Brewing Company which produces unique beers and ales. Nightlife Nightlife is best during the historical festivals and carnivals reflecting the pioneer spirit that explored the region. However, Dawson City has legalised gambling, live vaudeville theatre and a floor show at Gertie’s featuring Cancan girls and honky-tonk piano. Shopping Special items include First Nation moccasins, jewellery, art and carvings. Check with Revenue Canada or the Visitor Reception Centres to determine qualification for the Goods Service Tax rebate. Shopping hours: Mon-Wed and Sat 1000-1800, Thurs-Fri 1000-2100. Special Events For full details, contact Tourism Yukon (see Contact Addresses section). The following is a selection of special events occurring in Yukon in 2005: Jan 1 9th Annual New Year’s Day Snow Machine Poker Run. Feb 10-13 Frostbite Music Festival, Whitehorse. Feb 13 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race, Whitehorse. Mar 11-20 International Federation of Sleddog Sports World Championships, Dawson. Mar 17-20 Thaw-Di-Gras Spring Carnival, Dawson. Apr 16-24 Celebration of Swans. May 21-22 Dawson City International Gold Show (aimed at the placer mining industry). Jun 21 Aboriginal Day Celebrations. Jun 24 Jean Baptiste Day, Whitehorse. Jul 22-24 Dawson City Music Festival. Aug 10-15 Discovery Days Celebrations, Dawson City. Sep 9-10 Klondike Trail International Road Relay, Whitehorse. Oct 15 Octoberfest Dance and Celebration, Watson Lake. Dec Dawson City Traditional Christmas Party. |