Yellowknife, NT

Situated on the north shore of Great Slave Lake—the deepest lake in North America—Yellowknife sprang to life in 1934 with the discovery of gold. Yellowknife is a young, multicultural city and a hidden gem of sights and activities—ranging from arts and culture to food and landscapes.
Only an hour and 40-minute flight away from Edmonton, linked to southern Canada by a paved highway, Yellowknife is accessible year-round and your gateway to the world’s best fishing and Aurora Borealis viewing.

Viewing The Aurora Borealis

Yellowknife is known as one the best places in the world to view the Aurora Borealis. Just outside Yellowknife's city limits there's a front row seat waiting for you, so you can sit back and watch the Northern Lights swirl across the clear dark skies. Although the winter months from December to March are the peak season for Aurora viewing; the fall season from mid-August to late-September offer incredible viewing opportunities - without the parka.

Old Town

On the shores of Great Slave Lake at the North end of Yellowknife, Old Town is where the city began. It is one of the most interesting parts of Yellowknife, chock full of history, culture and art. With several galleries, dining opportunities and historic sites, visiting Old Town is a must do.

Capital site

Located downtown, the Capital Site is a beautiful repository of the city's information, historic and contemporary. Take a walk on the well-maintained path to visit the Northern Frontier Visitor Centre, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre and the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories.

Dining

Yellowknife's foodie scene is booming. Fresh Lake Trout and Whitefish from Great Slave Lake, Arctic Char from the Arctic Coast and mouth-watering bison are just some of the dishes you'll see on menus throughout the city. Regardless of your dietary needs, you will find something delicious with a Northern flair. Grab a table outside during the summer and watch the floatplanes come and go, or park yourself in a local pub and meet a long time Yellowknifer with a story or two to tell.

SUMMER

The energy in Yellowknife really amps up in the summer, with people taking advantage of the warm weather and the midnight sun providing up to 20 hours of daylight.
Stroll through Old Town to take in the sites and then jump on a floatplane for a scenic aerial tour of the city. Or, jump onto a boat and be shuttled off for endless fishing in some of the best fishing holes in the world.
If you are an outdoor adventurer, there are several nearby hiking trails and fishing holes that will keep you going for days. As for summer festivals, take in the arrival of the Beer Barge, Folk on the Rocks or Ramble and Ride.
For something completely different and unique, try your hand at Yellowknife's 18-hole sand golf course. You've always got a good lie with your personal turf, even when you are teeing off under the Midnight Sun.

WINTER

Winter in Yellowknife is embraced by residents and visitors alike, with fun activities for everyone to help take the chill off.
Yellowknife is the best place in the world to see the Aurora Borealis, experience this cosmic phenomenon through one of our many custom tour packages…but don't stop there. After an amazing Aurora tour there is still a lot to see and do.
Popular outdoor activities during the winter include snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, dogsledding, kick sledding, cross country skiing and igloo building. There truly is something for everyone.
When you aren't suited up in your winter gear, you can take in some of Yellowknife's many indoor activities. Cultural demonstrations, glass-making workshops and tours through the Capital Site are all available not to mention the many eateries and watering holes waiting to serve you a hot drink or cold pint.