This summer we finally had the chance to visit the City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. We found an irresistible seat sale for the 2-hour direct flight from Edmonton to Yellowknife. You know the kind of seat sale that just screams, “Buy...
This summer we finally had the chance to visit the City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. We found an irresistible seat sale for the 2-hour direct flight from Edmonton to Yellowknife. You know the kind of seat sale that just screams, “Buy me.” So, we did. We packed up our bags for a somewhat spur of the moment trip to spend 5-days exploring Yellowknife, NT.
Get your Order of Arctic Adventurer's North of 60 Chapter membership certificate at the Yellowknife Visitors Centre. The Visitor's Centre has a gallery and interpretive centre. The staff are knowledgeable and can help you get the most out of your...
Get your Order of Arctic Adventurer's North of 60 Chapter membership certificate at the Yellowknife Visitors Centre. The Visitor's Centre has a gallery and interpretive centre. The staff are knowledgeable and can help you get the most out of your arctic adventure.
Cultural Crossroads on McAvoy Rock was a collaboration between the Metis, Dene, Inuvialuit, English, and French. There are hundreds of colourful handprints etched into the rock along with the phrase, "The Power of Working together" written in all...
Cultural Crossroads on McAvoy Rock was a collaboration between the Metis, Dene, Inuvialuit, English, and French. There are hundreds of colourful handprints etched into the rock along with the phrase, "The Power of Working together" written in all 11 official languages of the Northwest Territories.
Posing for a fun little photo up in Old Town, Yellowknife. Old Town is where the City of Yellowknife got its start in the 1930's. There is a bohemian feel to this area with its eclectic mix of old log miner's cabins, contemporary architecture,...
Posing for a fun little photo up in Old Town, Yellowknife. Old Town is where the City of Yellowknife got its start in the 1930's. There is a bohemian feel to this area with its eclectic mix of old log miner's cabins, contemporary architecture, historic sites, unique shops, artisans and restaurants.
Built in 1937, the Wildcat Cafe is one of Yellowknife's oldest buildings. It is one of the most popular places to eat in Yellowknife and is famous for its cinnamon buns.
The Bush Pilot's Monument honours the bush pilots and engineers which were and are vital for opening up the north. Adventure seekers willing and able to climb hundreds of stairs up "The Rock" to reach the monument are rewarded with incredible...
The Bush Pilot's Monument honours the bush pilots and engineers which were and are vital for opening up the north. Adventure seekers willing and able to climb hundreds of stairs up "The Rock" to reach the monument are rewarded with incredible views of Yellowknife and Great Slave Lake. It is also a fantastic viewpoint for watching float planes come and go.
Bullocks Bistro is undoubtedly Yellowknife's most famous and iconic restaurants. Bullocks serves wild caught fish fresh from Great Slave Lake. It is a historically significant building too as it is one of the oldest buildings in the city....
Bullocks Bistro is undoubtedly Yellowknife's most famous and iconic restaurants. Bullocks serves wild caught fish fresh from Great Slave Lake. It is a historically significant building too as it is one of the oldest buildings in the city. Bullocks was the original home of the Weaver and Devore Trading Company, the first commercial business in town. It is said that the restaurant's floors were made from their dismantled barge.
Robbie Craig is a local artist with a small shop in Old Town Yellowknife. We love the colours of his pieces. They remind us of the famous Canadian artist, Ted Harrison.
No trip to Yellowknife is complete without a visit to Canada's northernmost brewpub for a pint and a bite to eat! NWT Brewing and The Woodyard Brewpub & Eatery are locally owned, and family run establishments in Old Town Yellowknife.
Fly-in Canoe camping in the Northwest Territories is a bucket list adventure. Although, we didn't have time for an epic adventure this time we did manage to fit in a micro-canoeing adventure. We rented a canoe from Ahmic Air Ltd. in Old Town and...
Fly-in Canoe camping in the Northwest Territories is a bucket list adventure. Although, we didn't have time for an epic adventure this time we did manage to fit in a micro-canoeing adventure. We rented a canoe from Ahmic Air Ltd. in Old Town and spent the day paddling around Yellowknife Bay on Great Slave Lake.
We arrived in Yellowknife on a Friday night, so you know what that means. Fancy Friday! It is always fun to try to find the best place in a new city to enjoy a cocktail. In Yellowknife, this is at the Trapline Lounge in The Explorer Hotel.
Not much can beat the character of an old dive bar with a notorious reputation. Especially when its stories have been immortalized in several novels. It was a quiet night when we visited so we got to learn all about the Gold Range's history from...
Not much can beat the character of an old dive bar with a notorious reputation. Especially when its stories have been immortalized in several novels. It was a quiet night when we visited so we got to learn all about the Gold Range's history from the Bar Manager. The Gold Range, also known as the Strange Range, was the first bar to serve draft beer in the NWT. In its hay day, this was THE place to be in town.
We rented a car for a day so that we could explore the Ingraham Trail. A stop to see the Cameron River Ramparts is one of the highlights along the trail. It is a short 1.6km out and back trail to the ramparts.
The trail to Cameron Falls is a 3.1km out and back trail. It is considered moderately challenging as it crosses rocky sections, steep sections with lots of routes and even has some stairs. Fortunately, the falls are well worth the effort to get...
The trail to Cameron Falls is a 3.1km out and back trail. It is considered moderately challenging as it crosses rocky sections, steep sections with lots of routes and even has some stairs. Fortunately, the falls are well worth the effort to get there.
Cameron Falls is a beautiful 17-meter-high waterfall on the Ingraham Trail. It is a 45-minute drive from the City of Yellowknife and can be explored independently or with a tour group.
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is a fascinating museum preserving the cultures, history and the natural history of the Northwest Territories. The exhibits are very interesting and well worth a visit.
We really enjoyed our guided tour of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories. It was fascinating to learn how traditional teachings and practices were incorporated into every detail of the building and the running of the territory....
We really enjoyed our guided tour of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories. It was fascinating to learn how traditional teachings and practices were incorporated into every detail of the building and the running of the territory. Looking across Frame Lake towards the Legislative Assembly you can see the outer ring of the building has many large windows. These windows are in the Ministers' offices. They face onto the lake so that the Ministers will be keep the land top of mind when making policy decisions.
These cute little lighthouses seem out of place this far from the ocean. However, these lighthouses found around Yellowknife serve a different purpose. They forecast the Northen Lights (Aurora Borealis). When the lights turn red, your chances of...
These cute little lighthouses seem out of place this far from the ocean. However, these lighthouses found around Yellowknife serve a different purpose. They forecast the Northen Lights (Aurora Borealis). When the lights turn red, your chances of seeing the Aurora are favourable