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Welcome to Yellowknife

Welcome to Yellowknife, where the only thing frigid about us is the temperature! Our community has so much to offer, from warm Northern hospitality to amazing sights, you’re sure to love your time here. Explore our site more to learn about what makes Yellowknife extraordinary. 

Yellowknife is Canada’s capital of cool. 

And cool doesn’t begin to describe what you’ll encounter in our community, no matter when you visit. 

Our community is a place where hosts eagerly share the essence of home and land, inviting visitors to immerse  themselves in cultural richness, natural wonders, and sustainable adventures that honour the  community and territory.

Skyscrapers springing from rocky outcrops at the edge of Great Slave Lake, with a community of houseboats floating in the backdrop. Kayaks, canoes and sailboats gliding across the sparkling waters of Back Bay. Prominent events like a comedy show in a giant snow castle with the shimmering aurora borealis above, and a music festival under the midnight sun. Wildlife scurrying around town. Stunning artwork sprinkled around town created by dedicated craftspeople and local community members. Friendly residents who offer kindness, friendship and Northern hospitality to everyone they meet. 

Start planning your extraordinary trip today - we can’t wait to greet you. 

Yellowknife is Canada’s capital of cool

Here you’ll find it all. Sailboats gliding across Back Bay. Float planes soaring in the midnight sun. Famous events, including a cultural festival in a snow palace and a music festival on a sandy shore. A neighbourhood of bright houseboats, all aglow beneath the Aurora. Mansions built next to log cabins and teepees; and a whole bunch of friendly, offbeat locals, having an extraordinary time in the wildest little city on earth.