Identify what type of liquor licence you're applying for when you fill out your application.
All licences cost $150 to apply or to transfer and fees are non-refundable. Each licensee must also pay an annual fee in addition to application and transfer fees.
Food primary licence
- Food must be prepared and served on the premises.
- Food and a food menu may be available to your customers.
- Liquor cannot be served unless you are open for food service and offer a varied selection of food items, including appetizers and main courses or the equivalent.
- Minors (under 19 years of age) are allowed as customers and may be employed as staff if a parental consent form is completed.
- A food primary licensee may allow a person to bring into and consume within their licensed premises a bottle of wine that they did not purchase from the licensee only if:
- the wine has been commercially produced and bottled; and
- the manufacturer’s seal on the bottle is not broken or removed.
Food primary licence annual fees
Seating capacity |
Fee – beer and wine only |
Fee – all liquor |
---|---|---|
1 to 75 | $110 | $430 |
76 to 150 | $220 | $540 |
151 and above | $300 | $630 |
Liquor primary licence
- The primary purpose of the business is serving liquor to customers for consumption on the premises.
- The maximum hours of operation are 14 continuous hours between 9 a.m. and 2 a.m.
- Minors (under 19) are not allowed as customers or staff.
- Minors are allowed to enter the premises for limited work purposes like delivering food or performing as an entertainer.
- Food must be available to customers.
Liquor primary annual fees
Seating capacity |
Fee |
---|---|
1 to 75 | $400 |
76 to 150 | $500 |
151 and above | $600 |
Dual licence
- Allows a food primary premises to convert into a liquor primary premises later in the day.
- A separate licence is required for each type of licence.
Mess – beer licence
- Allows the sale of beer by:
- an officer commanding a unit of the Canadian Forces, active or reserve, in Yukon;
- a mining, construction, or other corporation; or
- a department of the Government of Canada or the Government of the Yukon.
Mess annual fee
- $40 per year.
Club licence
- Allows liquor to be sold to club members and their registered guests.
- The maximum hours of operation are 14 continuous hours ending before 2 a.m.
- A club licence can be for all kinds of liquor, or beer and wine only.
Club annual fees
Seating capacity |
Fee |
---|---|
1 to 75 | $320 |
76 to 150 | $430 |
151 and above | $530 |
Liquor manufacturer licence
- Allows beer, wine or spirits including liqueurs to be manufactured.
- A separate licence is required for each category of liquor product manufactured.
- See the liquor manufacturing page for more information on applying for this licence.
Liquor manufacturer annual fee
- $200 per year per product category.
Liquor manufacturer retail licence
- Allows beer, wine or spirits including liqueurs manufactured by the licensee to be sold to the public.
- A separate licence is required for each category of liquor product manufactured.
- See the liquor manufacturing page for more information on applying for this licence.
Liquor manufacturer retail annual fee
- $150 per year per product category.
Mess – liquor licence
- Allows liquor to be sold by a unit of the Canadian Forces, active or reserve.
Mess annual fee
- $40 per year.
Off-premises or 'off-sales'
- Allows liquor to be sold to the public for consumption off-premises.
- An off-premises licence is always attached to another main licence. For example, a liquor primary licence.
Off-premises annual fee
- $150 per year.
Recreation facility licence
- Allows liquor to be sold to members and their guests participating in recreational activities.
Recreation facility annual fees
Seating capacity |
Fee |
---|---|
1 to 75 | $320 |
76 to 150 | $430 |
151 and above | $530 |
Room service licence
- Allows liquor to be sold to bona fide guest(s) in their room during the hours approved by the Yukon Liquor Board.
Room service annual fee
- $15 per year.
RV park licence
- Allows beer or wine to be sold to bona fide overnight guest(s).
- May only be issued if the primary purpose of the business is the operation of an RV park.
RV park annual fee
- $150 per year.
Special licence
- A special licence can be granted by the board when the business activity does not fall into any of the other licence categories. Examples include banquet rooms and wilderness lodges.
- See the Yukon Liquor Board policy manual for more information on this licence.
Special annual fees
Seating capacity |
Fee |
---|---|
1 to 75 | $320 |
76 to 150 | $430 |
151 and above | $530 |
Sports stadium licence
- Allows beer and cider to be sold by a non-profit organization operating a sports stadium.
Sports stadium annual fee
- $450 per year.
Train, ship or aircraft licence
- Allows liquor to be sold on a train, ship or aircraft while transporting passengers from one point to another.
Train, ship or aircraft annual fee
- $150 per year.
Liquor permits
If you're planning to sell liquor at special events such as charitable fundraisers and community festivals please read how to apply for a special occasion permit.
If you're planning on serving but not selling liquor at an event other than at a licensed premise read about how to apply for a reception permit.
For questions about determining what type of liquor licence you need to apply for email yukon.liquor@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5245 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5245.