Spectacular Aurora

Yellowknife has the most nights with visible aurora of any city on earth!

Incredible Fishing

You’ll enjoy lake trout, arctic grayling, whitefish, and northern pike fishing!

Frontier Fishing Lodge

Folk on the Rocks Music Festival

Come delight in the music and be a part of the biggest jam in the North. July 18-21, 2013

Folk on the Rocks

Visit the Museum!

If you are interested in Northern history, culture, art, or biology, check out our museum!

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

Frontier Lodges

Spectacular settings, cosy cabins, fabulous cuisine, friendly staff, and accommodating guides.

Sandy Point Lodge

Tours & Packages

Customizable tours that show you the highlights in and around the City of Yellowknife!

North Star Adventures

Enjoy Your Stay

Unrivaled comfort is the mission at the largest hotel in the north.

The Explorer Hotel

Historic Old Town

Guided or self-guided tours of the historic waterfront where Yellowknife began in the 1930s.

My Backyard Tours

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Welcome to Yellowknife, capital of the Northwest Territories! We are located in a remote and scenic part of the Canadian Shield where you can experience all the wonders of nature alongside the amenities of a modern city. Soak up the historic charm of this mining town and experience the vibrant aboriginal culture. The Northern Frontier Visitors Centre is your ultimate tourism resource for the region. Call or visit us today!

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Unique Crafts and Art

Take a piece of the North home with you!

The Dancing Moose cafe is a gourmet experience nestled in the heart of Yellowknife's historic Old Town.

Bluefish Services offers guided fishing trips and naturalist tours on Great Slave Lake, summer or winter!

Adventures by Water

Great Slave Lake adventures for everyone who enjoys the serenity of the northern winter and the outdoors.

Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, the Discovery Inn will ensure our guests have a comfortable visit.

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Events

Childrens Thrift Sale

Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 08:00

A Taste of Northern Living

Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 19:00

Telus walk to cure Diabetes

Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 12:00

Dillon Duathlon

Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 12:00

Northwords Writers Festival

Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 12:00

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Theatre on the Lake, Yellowknife, 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Open Auditions – Last Open Call - Tuesday May 21st.

Energy and Mines Minister’s Conference

Thursday, May 2, 2013

The 2013 Energy and Mines Minister’s Conference (EMMC) is taking place in Yellowknife August 24-27.

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