In Whitehorse, you can find just about everything you need. Several grocery stores, a respectable Walmart, electronics stores, and furniture retailors are all a quick drive downtown.
In the communities, things get a little trickier. Some communities have grocery stores, others may require
If you’re looking to save a few bucks, you can always check Facebook Marketplace. Whitehorse also has a few Buy and Sell pages, including the ever-popular Whitehorse Buy and Sell
There are also a few thrift and consignment stores in Whitehorse, including Love2Thrift and Raven’s Reuseful
If you really want to find a bargain, the Yukon boasts several “Free Stores” at local waste transfer stations. There are clothes, dishware, household items like lamps and small appliances, and so many books, and it’s all free! They’re more of a place that you would go to see what they have rather than to find something specific.
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If you’re a little more old school, one of our local radio stations has a community Buy and Sell segment at 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. CKRW 96.1 The Rush has been running Trader Time for YEARS, and regularly gets plenty of calls from folks looking to buy or sell items.
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To legally drive in the Yukon, drivers need three pieces of documentation: a valid driver’s license, valid registration, and valid insurance.
According to law, new Yukoners must transfer their driver’s licenses within 120 days of moving to the Yukon.
The Yukon recognizes United States drivers licenses. That means that, if you’ve had your license for a year or longer, you can apply for a Yukon driver’s license without taking another test.
Vehicles must also be registered with the Yukon government within 7 days of entering the territory.
More information is available here:
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Transfer your driver's licence and registration from outside the Yukon
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As for insurance, there are multiple brokers in Whitehorse that can help find a plan that will suit you. This is probably the easier way to get insurance, since not every insurance company in Canada offers coverage for Yukon addresses.
T.A. Firth and Son is a broker that can help you, along with the fine folks at August and Associates (Co-Operators)
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