What to Buy When You Travel to the Yukon (Locally Made & Loved)

If you're planning to travel to the Yukon, you're in for an unforgettable adventure — wide open skies, winding rivers, wild landscapes, and some of the most welcoming people you'll ever meet. But what many visitors don't expect is how rich the Yukon is in creativity, craftsmanship, and culture.

From handcrafted goods to delicious Northern snacks, the Yukon is full of treasures you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're shopping before your trip, looking for road trip essentials, or searching for a special souvenir to take home — this guide highlights what to buy when you travel to the Yukon.

And yes — you can shop Yukon-made products online through YukonCart.ca before, during, or even after your visit.

🧴 1. Essential Yukon-Made Travel Items

Traveling through the Yukon means facing ever-changing weather — dry air, cool evenings, and long drives. These locally made items are both practical and pampering:

• Natural lip balms and hand salves to fight dryness
• All-natural soaps made with boreal botanicals
• Herbal teas that help you unwind after a day on the road

You'll find many of these Yukon-made essentials from local makers right on YukonCart.ca — perfectly sized for travel and great to keep in your daypack.

🧆 2. Food & Snacks for the Road

Yukon road trips = long drives, scenic stops, and hunger kicking in at the wrong time. Stock up on Northern snacks made by Yukoners:

• Wild berry syrups and preserves – made from haskaps, cranberries, and other Yukon berries
• Spice blends & granola – great for camping, hiking, or glamping

These Yukon food products are a thoughtful (and tasty) way to fuel your adventure — and they make excellent gifts too!

🎁 3. Locally Made Gifts & Souvenirs

Forget the usual fridge magnets and mass-produced souvenirs. The Yukon is home to talented artists, Indigenous creators, and small-batch makers who craft items you'll want to keep forever.

• Beaded earrings and handcrafted jewelry — many designed by Indigenous artists with deep cultural stories
• Art prints, handmade cards, and stickers — perfect for sending home or decorating your space
• Yukon-made pottery, soap, and decor — locally inspired and packable

These handmade Yukon gifts carry a story, not just a barcode — and they're available both at local markets and online on YukonCart.

🛍️ 4. Where to Shop (Local & Online)

You can shop local in the Yukon in-person or online depending on your travel style:

In Person:

• Whitehorse Fireweed Community Market
• Carcross Commons
• Dawson City Artist Market
• Seasonal craft fairs and pop-ups across the territory

Online:

• YukonCart.ca — a community-first platform showcasing Yukon vendors

🌲 5. Take the Yukon With You

When you travel through the Yukon, you're not just seeing a place — you're connecting with the people who make it special. Every time you shop local — whether it's a jar of syrup, a pair of beaded earrings, or a bar of handmade soap — you're helping keep Yukon culture, craft, and community alive.

So the next time someone asks, "What did you bring back from the Yukon?"
You can say: something meaningful.

Let your travel memories live on — in the things you bring home, the stories you share, and the people you support.