Vendor Events in Whitehorse, YT

Whitehorse's winter market season kicks into high gear with this annual two-week celebration of local creativity and holiday shopping. Running December 8-21 at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, the 12 Days of Christmas Fireweed Winter Market brings together over 140 vendors in one of Yukon's most anticipated seasonal events. The extended run gives both vendors and shoppers plenty of time to browse, making it less rushed than a single-day fair while building momentum throughout the holiday season. The market draws an impressively diverse vendor roster reflecting Whitehorse's creative community. You'll find everything from fine art and handmade crafts to local farm products, specialty foods, and artisanal preserves. Photography vendors showcase Yukon landscapes and portraits, while body product makers offer natural skincare, soaps, and wellness items. This mix means the market appeals to a wide range of shoppers, locals hunting for unique holiday gifts, families looking for seasonal traditions, and visitors wanting authentic Yukon-made products to take home. The breadth of categories also means repeat shoppers tend to discover something new across the two weeks. The December timing makes this event distinct from other craft fairs. Winter markets in northern Canada tap into a particular kind of community energy during the darkest season, and Whitehorse's market captures that alongside genuine holiday shopping urgency. Attendees are motivated, gift-focused, and often looking to support local makers rather than buying mass-produced alternatives. The two-week window at a dedicated cultural venue (rather than a one-off event) allows vendors to build relationships with repeat customers and gives the market a more substantial, established feeling. For vendors, this is a major sales period with solid foot traffic across the full run. The Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre location provides an established venue that draws shoppers who plan ahead for the market's opening. Whether you sell art, food products, crafts, or specialty items, the 12 Days of Christmas Fireweed Winter Market represents a key opportunity to reach Whitehorse's holiday shoppers in a well-established, well-attended setting.