Main Street Town Square
The Main Street Town Square was a pedestrian-oriented project in the heart of downtown Whitehorse. A portion of Main Street, between Front Street and Second Avenue was closed to non-emergency vehicle traffic from June 23 to September 5, 2023 to create a vibrant hub for people to eat, drink, socialize and shop.
Tlél aadé a kát seigaax’aagu yé
“This piece is a visualization of recent tragedies to indigenous people.”
Created by Laurence Smith, with the support of Northern Cultural Expressions Society and Laurence’s Carving Brothers and Sisters.
Hear from artist Laurence Smith about what the artwork represents:
The Tlingit words on the road barriers mean:
Shaawát (Woman)
Xáat (Salmon)
Káa (Man)
Atyatx’i (Children)
Thank you to Yukon 125 for their support.
Market Days
Market days, featuring local artisans, food and more, are Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See below for a list of vendors who will be appearing throughout the summer.
| Vendors | Description |
|---|---|
| Safe At Home | Safe At Home works to end and prevent homelessness in the Yukon, bringing together service agencies, government partners, landlords, community members and people with lived experience of homelessness to connect people with housing and supports. |
| Nomadic Harvests | Natural bodycare products. |
| The Northern Crochet Company | Crochet products, tote bags, bumper stickers, keychains, tumblers. |
| Gold Essence | At Gold Essence, we create bath, body and personal care products for all ages. Some products we create are body butters, body scrubs, face scrubs, lotion bars, dog nose and paw moisturizers, face oils, lip therapy balms, lip scrubs, shower steamers, lice repellent spray, bug repellent bars, wax melts, bath salts, stress and anxiety oils, soaps, massage bars, body oils, sleep spray, pet spray, lip oils, bath accessories, custom orders and more. These are made locally in the Yukon in small batches. We have over 6 stores where you can get many of our products and recently opened a store with 3 amazing ladies at the Carcross Commons in Carcross. |
| Cate’s Yukon Creations | Wood/Epoxy charcuterie boards, crib boards, clocks, coasters, candle holders. |
| The Yukon Box | We purchase one-of-a-kind Yukon made products from local artists/businesses and include selected products in our theme gift boxes such as our “Yukon foodie” and “Yukon Self-care”. Some Yukon artists we have featured include: Berry Blue toes, Delice by Berna, Free Pour Jenny, Gold Essence, Kamp Yukon, Yukhina. We celebrate local businesses and provide our customers with a convenient way to shop local. |
| Luna and Aurora | Children’s hats and accessories, and adult hats. |
| ash + arbour | Mountain and geometric wood art. |
| Hooked on Ewe by Andrea | I create dye sublimation images – mostly focused on a Yukon theme, or funny and sarcastic sayings – and embellish clothing and drinkware with my designs. I also do wood burning and stickers. |
| Maeva wild food | Maeva wild food: wild dried mushrooms, morels (locally harvested), matsutake, chanterelles, lobster mushrooms. Maeva Esteva Art: watercolour paintings and drawings. |
| Yukon Bunsik | Korean Authentic dishes such as bibimbap, Gimbap, Tteokbokki, Korean Honey citron drink. |
| BigsKnits | Handmade crocheted and knitted accessories. We will have cotton accessories for summer (winter we use wool and polyester). |
| The Mini Makerspace | I make Do-It-Yourself (DIY) craft kits, home décor pieces, jewellery, and bags. |
| The Garden Witch | Selling locally grown floral bouquets and locally made floral art/merchandise. |
| Whitehorse Woof Natural Dog Treats & Accessories | Selling homemade dog/cat treats, biscuits, chews, and accessories, dog/cat, toys, bandanas, snuffle mats, dog/car related stuff. |
| Imperfect Woodcarving | Wooden spoons and utensils; handmade from locally sourced materials. |
| Miss Bliss Bath & Body | All natural handmade bath and body products using local Yukon ingredients. |
| Canadian Mental Health Association | Engagement and outreach for mental health programs and services. |
Food Trucks
Mobile food vendors will be rotating every 2 weeks, there will be something for every taste.
| Dates | Food Vendors |
|---|---|
| July 7 to 20 | Smashed YXY Ahzhong Noodles |
| July 21 to August 3 | Ahzhong Noodles Streets of Kerala |
| August 4 to 17 | Smashed YXY Chip Inn |
| August 18 to September 4 | Koko’s Baking Bannock Slap |
Every Friday from 4 to 6 pm, we will have a series of concerts with local artists presented by Music Yukon, in collaboration with l’Association franco-yukonnaise, Jazz Yukon and the Yukon Arts Centre.
| Date | Artists |
|---|---|
| Friday, July 14 | Bria Rose King Swardfish |
| Friday, July 21 | Mponda Kalunga Sophie Villeneuve |
| Friday, July 28 | Ryan McNally |
| Friday, August 4 | The Compassion Pills |
| Friday, August 11 | Vanstones Blues Cargo |
| Friday, August 18 | Elijah Bekk |
| Friday, August 25 | Soir de Semaine Major Funk |
| Friday, September 1 | The Follower |
Emergency
For emergency medical, fire, or police, please call 9-1-1.
Non-Emergency Contacts
Road or Sidewalk Maintenance
City of Whitehorse
867-633-7669
Available 24/7
Bylaw Services
City of Whitehorse
867-668-8317 or [email protected]
Weekdays 8 am to 9 pm
Weekends 10:30 am to 7 pm
Report a Traffic Concern
City of Whitehorse
https://www.whitehorse.ca/contact-us/report-a-problem/
Harm Reduction
Blood Ties Four Directions Centre
867-633-2437 (daytime, Monday to Friday)
Outreach Van
867-334-1647 (5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, daily)
Housing Support
Safe at Home Yukon
867-332-0630
310 Alexander Street
General Questions
Economic Development Team
City of Whitehorse
867-334-1083 or [email protected]
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm.
To learn more about the history of the project and the engagement with residents and businesses, visit: EngageWhitehorse.ca
