Patients can expect homemade, well-balanced and nutritious food while staying at Whitehorse General Hospital. We offer a variety of soups, salads, hot meals, sandwiches, desserts, drinks and snacks.
Our menu is changed daily to serve a variety of fresh foods, including special diets (vegetarian and diabetic, for example) as well as traditional food for our First Nations patients. We also use local potatoes, carrots, cabbage and beets, when in season.
A variety of healthy snacks and drinks are also available to patients on the second floor in the hospital’s inpatient area at the central nutrition station.
WGH Café
Please note: The WGH Café is currently closed to patients and the public.
Patients and visitors can also use our cafeteria, located on the first floor of the hospital. Our friendly staff provide quality, freshly prepared meals and snacks at affordable prices, including hot meals at lunch and soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts, throughout the day.
- Open Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Closed weekends and statutory holidays
Vending Machines
Vending machines are located in the cafeteria and main atrium. The machines are stocked with healthy food options prepared by our hospital staff, including fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as soups, sandwiches, desserts, hot meals and snack foods. The machines are easy-to-use, accept most bill denominations and provide change.
Catering Services
For staff and community functions in the hospital, our team also provides catering services upon request. Whatever the event or occasion, we can help make it special. You can use the order form below or call 867-393-8241 for more information.
Additional Information
- Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating
- WGH Catering Request Form (Word)
- Clinical Nutrition Services
- Diabetes Education Centre