Yellowknife has a booming and thriving arts scene thanks to the gorgeous landscape and rich culture. When visiting Yellowknife take some time to explore and enjoy the local arts community while learning something new. Yellowknife’s small but active cultural scene is responsible for a busy year-long schedule of music, visual arts, and performances throughout the […]
The Fall season is a spectacular time to visit the great white north. September is when the Fall season kicks off any visitors can expect a whirlwind of color. Photographers flock to Yellowknife to capture the beauty of the seasons changing. Here at the end of summer, you can watch the glowing lights dance across […]
Yellowknife locals absolutely love summer! After long, dark, and extremely cold winters we are treated to stunning long summer days. Although many visitors choose to visit during our peak winter months there is something to be said about experiencing a Yellowknife summer. How Long is a Yellowknife Summer? Summer in Yellowknife starts in June, and […]
So, you want to embark on a journey, but the flight duration scares the daylight out of you? Considering it’s likely going to be a long flight you may want to plan the journey as well as the trip itself. We want your trip to Yellowknife to be an enjoyable one. Here are a few […]
One of the most expansive and friendly places to see the northern lights is in Yellowknife! The Northern Lights are a natural, colourful display of dancing lights in the Earth’s sky. They appears in the near-Arctic and Antarctic regions during the winter season. Also called polar lights and southern lights, the word “Aurora” comes from […]
The lazy man’s guide to Yellowknife If you are deciding where to go for your next vacation, we recommend our beautiful capital Yellowknife! Every day is a day of festivals and feasts for the people of Yellowknife; we have an equally exciting landscape. Depending on the time of year you go, we have curated a […]
Headed to Yellowknife? What to expect and where in the world is Yellowknife?! Yellowknife (Yk) is the capital of Northwest Territories (NT), Canada. Its semi-desert features and proximity to the Arctic Circle contribute to a pretty cold temperature during most of the year. Though it’s the largest city of NT, it’s still small with a […]
Winter in Yellowknife is long, so expect to see snow and ice from October to May. Days are shorter so if you’re wanting to see wildlife during the day, know that your window of opportunity is much shorter than in summer months. There are opportunities for wildlife viewing almost everywhere! From the epic Northern highways […]
Headed to Yellowknife for a vacation? Business Trip? No matter what your reason is for exploring our special capital you will need to be fueled and ready to go! In this blog post we break down some local favs for you to dine at during your visit. Twin Pine Diner At the Arnica Inn’s Twin […]
On the shores of Great Slave Lake, Yellowknife is a vibrant mix of cultures living on the fringes of Canada’s far North. The small city of roughly 20,000 people offers a diversity of cultures in an unlikely setting. Visit the lake Great Slave Lake is the tenth largest lake in the world and the deepest […]