Category: <span>Tourism</span>

Brilliant shades of emerald, icy blues, and vivid pinks are often on display during the spectacular natural phenomena known as the Northern Lights. And what better place to view the Northern Lights than, well, the North! Yelloknife’s natural geography make it the perfect place to view nature’s light show. This is partly due to the […]

Yellowknife is home to some of the best fishing in all of Canada. From guided expeditions to solo adventures, you’ll be sure to have a memorable experience while casting your line in one of the many lakes found in this beautiful northern region. Here are 5 fishing hotspots worth visiting on your next fishing getaway […]

If you’re looking for a truly unique cultural experience while immersed in Canada’s northern wilderness, you’ll enjoy dog sledding in Yellowknife. Nothing will take you back in time like soaring across the vast open territory surrounding the Great Slave Lake, mushing behind a pack of powerful, stoic, and majestic animals. Looking for dog sledding adventures […]

Houseboat Bay in Yellowknife is an idyllic little town unto itself. This spectacular community is an array of floating houseboats bursting with frontier spirit. Brilliant pallets of color and unique designs decorate this northern landscape in a site that is truly magnificent. The community has grown over the years, and the colorful and energy-efficient housing […]

#yummyeats! That’s how we describe the Dancing Moose Café. Home of the Dutch Pannekoek (Panna-who?), the Western European way to enjoy what us Canadian’s call pancakes. Served savory or sweet, the Dancing Moose gives new meaning to both. “Sweet” is anything from real whipped cream, syrup, honey, and icing sugar to fresh fruit, raisins, and […]

From grassroots to almost famous – that’s how we describe Yellowknife’s Woodyard Brew Pub in the historic Old Town neighbourhood. It’s home to the NWT Brewing Company, the Northernmost craft brewery of its kind in the territories. This local gem is a brand that is recognized across Canada thanks to a focus on quality and […]

Our hotel is in the midst of Old Town Yellowknife, better known as the beating heart of our community. It’s here in the original town site where the old is made new again. History and innovation collide in a rustic mash-up of mansions, houseboats, float planes, and art galleries, cozy restaurants, historic monuments and more. […]

The ultimate diamond in the rough, Bullock’s Bistro captures the spirit of Yellowknife in its humble impressiveness. It may not look like much on the outside, but as they say, beauty comes from within. This hearty little bistro is a beloved hot spot for locals and travelers alike. You’ll soon discover why the walls of […]

Established in 1867, this popular monument honours the bush pilots and engineers who helped shape the Northwest Territories in the 1920s and 30s. Pilots flew the wilderness skies delivering supplies to remote villages, while engineers mapped out rivers, lakes and mountain passages. Many lives were lost in their quest to open the north to the rest of […]