Travel tips 5 ways to dress like a Yukoner

You’ll never mistake a Yukoner for a New Yorker and that’s how we like it. In a climate that provides arctic air and pacific heat, often in the same day, most Yukoners value functionality over fashion. But choosing comfort doesn’t always mean sacrificing style.

Experience the Yukon in true local fashion with these 5 tips:

Leave your expensive jewellery, fancy ties, and posh shoes at home (with your doors locked, hopefully) because the Yukoner dress code is almost always casual.

Like onions and ogres, Yukoners sport many layers. Layers prevent overheating when you’re active and they’re easy to peel off when heading indoors. More importantly, they literally save your skin by adding much-needed insulation against the winter cold.

It’s rare to catch a Yukoner without some sort of head cover, especially during the winter when ear protection is crucial. From the ubiquitous toque and fur hats to wide-brimmed hats and baseball caps in the summer, Yukoners wear something on their head year round.

In the Yukon, accessories are less of a statement and more of a necessity. You can complete every outfit with warm socks, scarves, toques, and gloves. However, our go-to accessory is a good pair of sunglasses (polarized, of course).

Finally, the key to nailing Yukoner style is looking relaxed but staying practical. Our last style tip is something most Yukoners can agree with: all hail the backpack!