So I no longer live in the Yukon but I did travel back to visit
family last month and I was shocked to see how much veganism has grown
there. I saw new restaurants with vegan options and lots of places to
shop. So, therefore, I am going to make a vegan guide to the Yukon. Who
knows if anyone will use it or not but I am going to make it anyhow. I
went vegan in Whitehorse 5 years ago, 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. :)
Whitehorse:
Where to eat:
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.
The Gr8ful Spud: Located inside the Best Value Inn
. They have quite a
substantial
amount of vegan options including vegan poutine with mushroom miso
gravy and daiya cheese. They also have vegan pho, a tofu sub that can be
made vegan if you omit mayo and a panini if you omit cheese.
Epic Pizza: They
have daiya cheese! Their dough and sauce is vegan so you can make an
awesome vegan pizza. They also have nachos and pasta which I suspect
could be made vegan as well.
Big Bear Donair: They offer vegan falafel
and great service!
Pickapeppa: Jamaican cuisine. All the vegetarian options are also vegan.
Cafe Balzam: Located at the Tahkini Hot Springs, they offer a vegan burger crepe, poutine without cheese (gravy is vegan) and a bean puree.
Sanchez Cantina: Mexican restaurant with 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.
3 Beans: If you are looking for cruelty-free products, here's the place to go.
Bigway: Surprised to see Bigway even carrying more vegan products including Daiya cheese, Coconut Bliss, Enjoy Life products and more.
Farmer Robert's: This is a new place since I left the Yukon and it's a really awesome store. Country style store but offers a lot of vegan products you can't find elsewhere. Also stocks cruelty-free cleaning supplies.
The Fruit Stand: Seasonal fruit stand with produce
and other packaged items
.
Dawson City: Most things in Dawson are seasonal so please be aware that things may be closed during the winter.
Alchemy Cafe: Internet cafe that offers plant based milk for drinks. Many baked goods are vegan and they also have fully vegan meals.
Aloha Tacos:
Food cart that specializes in tacos. I messaged the owners and they
stated that almost anything on their menu can be made vegan, simply
request when ordering. Operated May to September only.
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.
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