what to buy in Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau,and ISP

[brunolvr]

For those of you who like to preview some of the shops available in the different ports, try going to the following websites:

http://www.skagway.com/shops.html

http://www.traveljuneau.com/planner/shopping/index.cfm

http://www.visit-ketchikan.com/member_services/shopping/shopping1.html

[trishs]

Trish, Whitehorse is the Capital of the Yukon territories and is roughly 30 miles on up from Emerald Lake. Go to http://www.visitwhitehorse.com. I hear it doesn't get the cruise traffic that other places get. We'll probably just do a quick self tour and a little shopping and head back. Glad Skagway is an all day stop for us.....Roy

 

Hi Roy,

Remember how I asked how much longer to whitehorse. Someone on another thread what talking about times. They said it's about 1 hour to Emerald Lake and about 2-3 hrs to whitehorse. Just thought you might want to know so you and plan.

[Singinman]

Thanks, Brunolvr for the web links.

 

I have noted several shops to visit and some things to buy.

[trishs]

Great links.

 

Thanks for the tips on Northern Lights Candles. I'll have to add that to my shopping list.

[DONNALAKA]

check this out for ulu's ºÜº

 

 

http://www.theulufactory.com/blade_block_bowl_cutting/Default.asp

 

free shipping home also !

[trishs]

That looks good. I'm going to bring an extra suit case for all the goodies. Thanks Trish

[Suzanne123]

I agree with Coral - I just got another order of Yummy Chummies for my dogs.

 

at http://www.alaskaadvantage.com/arcticpaws.html

 

For people, the sockeye salmon at Salmon Etc in Ketchikan was really good. The store was very small, but people were lined up on the sidewalk to order.

 

http://www.salmonetc.com/

[John L.]

When we were in Fairbanks on our '99 cruise, I bought a dark brown "western" kind of hat that I still wear during the winter and it is still in great shape. I always get compliments on it and it really feels good. It is conservative looking but not so much like the broad brim cowboy hats.

 

John L.

[trishs]

That Salmon looked good. Does it cost less per can in Alaska? Trish

[alaskagain]

I believe the store in Juneau that sells these is Galligaskins. I think they have a website as well http://www.galligaskins.com . It is a local designer and each one is unique. We didn't get them last year and went to order them to send as Christmas presents and they were out! Very hot item. I will definitely get some this year.

 

Laura

[Host Caroline]

There are some nice galleries esp in Juneau and Ketchikan where you can get prints by local artists...

[AnotherVirginCruiser]

I agree with Coral - I just got another order of Yummy Chummies for my dogs.

 

at http://www.alaskaadvantage.com/arcticpaws.html

 

Where did you get these in Alaska? We're leaving our beloved lab behind and I would love to bring him back something that he can really enjoy! (And that's good for him):p

[tee_wrecks]

Oh man, what a terrific thread. Just perusing through it I've made some startling revelations:

 

1. I would kill my mother for chocolate covered Oreos (Just kidding mom..:D )

2. My 3 labs are gonna be overwhelmed by the yummy chummies.

3. This goofy lookin chopper thingy my wife dragged home from a garage sale a couple of years ago is an ulu knife. This one has what appears to be an ivory handle engraved with a moose. (I collect moose stuff) And it only cost 50 cents!!

4. We didn't plan any shore excursions because we like doing the tourist shopping thing and planned on spending days in port split between photography, shopping, and the hot tubs on the ship which should be empty with all the other cruisers off on their excursions. I've been a bit concerned about this decision but this thread makes it seem like it's gonna all work out fine.

5. I'm not the only one that's missed out on something because I thought "I'll see plenty of these later in the trip" only to find out they were limited quantities and locations. Let me tell you a story about some beautiful Navajo hand carved wind chimes I saw in Moab, Utah once......

 

Thanks for the great thread folks, this one gets bookmarked for perusal in the 90 days till our cruise.

[DALSAL]

Alaskagain,thanks for that website...Ive heard so many different descriptions for the northern lights candles,Im not sure which are the real ones! But,I love candles so it doesnt really matter to me.For those that were looking for the hand painted Christmas ornaments,there are some pretty ones on this website.I will have to make a trip to this store.Thanks again Dot

[Suzanne123]

I found them in Skagway at the very large store where they give away the Alaska baseball caps on the back wall by the cash register. Maybe another poster can recall the name?

 

I also saw them at several stores in Ketchikan. I think they're a pretty popular item. They also sell salmon jerky for dogs. If you have small breed dogs, you don't need many - there are about 100 tiny treats in each bag.

[mii]

The Purple Moose that is in Skagway has doggie treats. Maybe you will find them there.

 

Marilyn

[trishs]

I guess I can save a little space in my suit case for my dog's. Trish

[CaribbeanBound]

Beer!

[Kenwoody]

Talk to the lady at the Ulu factory, she said be careful when you pick out Knives, some made in China. You can get shuttle from downtown Anchorage to the Ulu factory.

[rowbob50]

Hey CaribbeanBound, me too. But we will have to get some of those Northern light candles also. Anyone else?.....Roy

[Singinman]

In the Yukon -- Cinnimon Bun, ice cream and pie. Other posts discuss these. Of course getting these home might be a problem.:D :D

[englander]

where are the walmarts in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan? That probably IS a good place to buy the best priced candy bars or maybe even a forgotten raincoat or umbrella!

Susan

[trishs]

In the Yukon -- Cinnimon Bun, ice cream and pie. Other posts discuss these. Of course getting these home might be a problem.:D :D

 

 

I think getting them home will be the easy part. Its taking it off will be the hard part. Trish

[liverpool lou]

dont miss the shops on board the ship also for your shopping, they also will have a large selection of Alaska merchandise for those of you who are busy on tour and dont have that much shopping time in town, comparable prices too.

[Singinman]

I think getting them home will be the easy part. Its taking it off will be the hard part. Trish

 

I stand corrected. Of course they will get home one way or the other. Of course one could always work out on the ship.

 

The Cinnamon Bun thread on this forum is interesting. Murray reported that the bakery owners were thinking of closing the bakery one day a week, midweek. My wife, Judy North, visited their website and left a comment in the guestbook pleading with them to be open May 18, then she asked all other CCs to do the same. Murray just posted a second message saying they will be open when the cars full of CCs hit the Carcross Metroplex.