Patrick's Guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the most unique experiences Yellowknife offers in March is the Snowking’s Winter Festival. It’s a 2-story castle built of snow and ice on a frozen lake!
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Snowking's Winter Festival
3815 Bretzlaff DrOne of the most unique experiences Yellowknife offers in March is the Snowking’s Winter Festival. It’s a 2-story castle built of snow and ice on a frozen lake!
One of the best views in the city! From Bush Pilots Monument, you have an unobstructed 360 degree view of historic Old Town. This is also an excellent location for viewing the northern lights
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Bush Pilot's Monument
3513 Ingraham DrOne of the best views in the city! From Bush Pilots Monument, you have an unobstructed 360 degree view of historic Old Town. This is also an excellent location for viewing the northern lights
A great (and FREE!) local museum that also features an exceptional cafe and a rotating feature art exhibit.
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Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
4750 48 StA great (and FREE!) local museum that also features an exceptional cafe and a rotating feature art exhibit.
You will need a car to access Cameron Falls, but it is worth the trip if you have the means. There are two main areas - the falls and the ramparts. Both are short hikes in and offer beautiful scenic views.
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Cameron Falls
Ingraham TrailYou will need a car to access Cameron Falls, but it is worth the trip if you have the means. There are two main areas - the falls and the ramparts. Both are short hikes in and offer beautiful scenic views.
In the summer, there is a farmer’s market every Tuesday evening featuring local artisans and food vendors. In the winter, it is beautifully decorated with colourful Christmas lights. Year round, it’s the only place to visit Yellowknife’s famous “Elon Muskox.”
Somba K'e park
4910 52 StIn the summer, there is a farmer’s market every Tuesday evening featuring local artisans and food vendors. In the winter, it is beautifully decorated with colourful Christmas lights. Year round, it’s the only place to visit Yellowknife’s famous “Elon Muskox.”
Book yourself a hangar tour and meet the Ice Pilots! This is a must see for aviation buffs and fans of the Ice Pilots NWT television reality series or Plane Savers YouTube show. Make sure to stop in the gift shop and get some swag.
Buffalo Airways Ltd.
108 Berry StBook yourself a hangar tour and meet the Ice Pilots! This is a must see for aviation buffs and fans of the Ice Pilots NWT television reality series or Plane Savers YouTube show. Make sure to stop in the gift shop and get some swag.
A nice bit of nature in downtown Yellowknife. A nice walk with well kept trails/walkways around Frame Lake.
Frame Lake Trail System
A nice bit of nature in downtown Yellowknife. A nice walk with well kept trails/walkways around Frame Lake.
Go for a walk around the famous and colourful Ragged Ass Road in Old Town. Replica street signs are available in many local shops.
Ragged Ass Road
Ragged Ass RoadGo for a walk around the famous and colourful Ragged Ass Road in Old Town. Replica street signs are available in many local shops.
Food scene
Yellowknife’s only brewery/brewpub is within walking distance in historic Old Town. Exceptional food, beer and ambiance.
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NWT Brewing Company / The Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery
3905 Franklin AveYellowknife’s only brewery/brewpub is within walking distance in historic Old Town. Exceptional food, beer and ambiance.
The Black Knight is a local favourite watering hole. Traditional pub fare with live music on Thursdays (Jam Knight) and Saturdays (East Coast Kitchen Party).
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The Black Knight Pub
4910 49 StThe Black Knight is a local favourite watering hole. Traditional pub fare with live music on Thursdays (Jam Knight) and Saturdays (East Coast Kitchen Party).
It’s a bit dark and gritty, but if you are looking for late-night eats, this is your best bet. It’s nearby too.
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Bruno's Pizza
5124 53 StIt’s a bit dark and gritty, but if you are looking for late-night eats, this is your best bet. It’s nearby too.
Don’t let the lack of ambiance dissuade you. It may feel a bit like a cafeteria, but the food here is exceptionally good.
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Zehabesha Traditional Ethiopian Restaurant
5030 50 StreetDon’t let the lack of ambiance dissuade you. It may feel a bit like a cafeteria, but the food here is exceptionally good.
Entertainment
Kingpin Bowling Centre
5012 51 StIt’s bowling! What more needs to be said? Easy walking distance.
It is a humble and older movie theatre and it is cash only, but it plays current movies and the concession is reasonably priced by modern standards. Good for rainy days.
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Capitol Theatre Yellowknife
4920 52 StIt is a humble and older movie theatre and it is cash only, but it plays current movies and the concession is reasonably priced by modern standards. Good for rainy days.
Immortalized in Joel Plaskett’s “The New California” song, the legendary (infamous?) Gold Range is a bit rough and tumble, but it is the only place that features live music nearly every night of the week. It opens early and stays open until 2am.
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Gold Range Hotel
5010 50 StImmortalized in Joel Plaskett’s “The New California” song, the legendary (infamous?) Gold Range is a bit rough and tumble, but it is the only place that features live music nearly every night of the week. It opens early and stays open until 2am.
Folk On The Rocks
5102 49 StreetThe biggest and best local music festival happens here every July!
Shopping
Your best bet for fitness wear and sporting goods.
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Overlander Sports
4909 50 StYour best bet for fitness wear and sporting goods.
Need a phone charger? New earphones? A Bluetooth speaker? An iPad? This is easily the best local electronics store.
Roy's Audio Video Unlimited
4802 Franklin AveNeed a phone charger? New earphones? A Bluetooth speaker? An iPad? This is easily the best local electronics store.
A wonderful local book store. This is also often a place to buy tickets and view posters for local events.
The Yellowknife Book Cellar
4914 49 StA wonderful local book store. This is also often a place to buy tickets and view posters for local events.
Excellent place to view and purchase local art.
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Northern Images
4801 Franklin AveExcellent place to view and purchase local art.
Closest and best place to get groceries nearby.
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Glen's Your Independent Grocer
4802 Franklin AveClosest and best place to get groceries nearby.
A great shop for local art, souvenirs, books, and clothing. Great place to buy a Ragged Ass Road street sign!
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Gallery of the Midnight Sun
5005 Bryson DrA great shop for local art, souvenirs, books, and clothing. Great place to buy a Ragged Ass Road street sign!
Amenities
Ragged Ass Barbers
Need a trim? This is your place. No appointments and cash only.