Vegan Guide to the Yukon

 I lived in the Yukon from 2008 to 2013 and also visited again in 2016, so while it's hard for me to keep a completely accurate list, I do hope this can assist anyone who may be travelling to the territory. I was shocked to see how much veganism had grown there when I returned but I also went vegan when I lived there and didn't struggle to eat, so I tell people if I could do it living in an isolated Northern community, anyone can! It may seem like a strange place to be vegan but with the high concentration of tourists, I think there is a demand for vegan options. Veganism is growing everywhere and that's something to smile about. :) If anyone knows of more options in the Yukon territory, please email me here.

Vegan Guide to the Yukon Territory

Whitehorse: 

Where to eat: 

The Kind Cafe: Vegetarian cafe offers plant-based milk options, vegan protein powder, smoothies, breakfast and lunch bowls and desserts.

Alpine Bakery:  The Yukon's only ALL vegetarian spot. They offer an assortment of vegan milk alternatives for drinks, vegan cheesecake, pizza and other offerings daily. I have noticed a couple items saying vegan when they have honey in them so watch for that. The also stock some pantry type items. Of course their bread and stuff is normally vegan as well. They do not use eggs at all. I feel sad that I didn't go here more often when I lived in the Yukon.

Baked Cafe: They have daily soups and one is always vegan. They have vegan muffins, soy or almond milk for drinks. I recommend getting there early if you want food though cause their cases clear out really quickly.

Big Bear Donair: They offer vegan falafel and great service!

Gold Pan Saloon: Food menu is pub food and mostly non-veg but has one black bean veggie burger, a veggie pizza, and salads. Ask which can be veganized.

Pickapeppa: Jamaican cuisine. All the vegetarian options are also vegan.

Sanchez Cantina: Mexican restaurant with vegan options.

Asahiya: Japanese restaurant with vegan gyoza, avocado rolls, tofu and daikon rolls and kappa. Willing to provide vegan accommodation on most vegetarian options. 

Wood Street Ramen: Offers miso vegan ramen, edamame and sweet chili tofu bowl.

Golden Sakura: Japanese restaurant that has dishes that can be made vegan when ordering. 

Antoinette's Restaurant: Has marked vegan options, such as vegan aloo curry, mixed fruit in ginger coconut cream, lentil dahl and papaya winter rolls. 

Sourdoughnuts:  Pre-order or find them at the Fireweed market. Offers rotating vegan options.


Where to shop:  

Superstore: Superstore has been fully renovated since I lived in the Yukon. They offer a much larger natural section with many vegan options.

Super A: Has quite a few vegan convenience foods, including ones I can't even get in Nova Scotia. Look for Gardein, Daiya and many other vegan brands.

Riverside: Huge selection of vegan options, prices are high on some stuff but they by far have the biggest selection of convenience foods and cruelty-free beauty products.

Bigway: Surprised to see Bigway even carrying more vegan products including Daiya cheese, Coconut Bliss, Enjoy Life products and more.

The Fruit Stand: Seasonal fruit stand with produce and other packaged items. 

Yukon Asian Market:  Sells vegan frozen and dry goods, including vegan seafood and meats, buns, dumplings and much more. 

Yukon Mart: Global food market offering exotic foods from around the world.

Dawson City: Most things in Dawson are seasonal so please be aware that things may be closed during the winter. 

Bonton & Company: Meat and cheese shop but they do offer plant based milk for coffee drinks. 

Annabelle's Noodle House: Asian noodle house that offers veggies and tofu for dishes like curry and pad Thai. Specify no egg or fish/oyster sauce. 

Red Mammoth Bistro: cafe that has plant based milk. 

Riverwest Bistro: Offers plant based milk options for drinks and has a falafel wrap or Beyond burger for food options. 

Pan of Gold: Pub that offers vegetarian options which can be made vegan upon request including the Beyond burger, subs and pizza.

Carcross: 

Caribou Crossing Coffee:  The daily soup is always vegan and depending on the time of day they have vegan baked goods, such as muffins and also has almond and soy milk for drinks.

Haines Junction: 

Village Bakery: Bakery and cafe that offers vegan lasagna, stuffed peppers, tofu rice paper wraps, pizza and more. They also sell Endangered Species chocolate bars. Staff was great help on pointing out vegan options. Open May through September 1st only.

The Little Green Apple: Small grocery store that carries fresh produce and health foods.

Caribou Coffee in Carcross, YT