Yellowknife - Wikipedia
WEBYellowknife (/ ˈ j ɛ l oʊ n aɪ f /; Dogrib: Sǫǫ̀mbak’è) is the capital, largest community, and only city in the Northwest Territories, Canada. It is on the northern shore of Great Slave Lake, about 400 km (250 mi) south of the Arctic Circle, on the west side of Yellowknife Bay near the outlet of the Yellowknife River.
Yellowknife | Canada, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Yellowknife, city and capital (since 1967) of Northwest Territories, northwestern Canada. It lies on the north shore of Great Slave Lake, 5 miles (8 km) south of the mouth of the Yellowknife River. It was founded in 1935, one year after gold was discovered in the area, and derived its name from the
Extraordinary YK | Yellowknife will light up your life
WEBYellowknife is Canada's capital of cool. Here you'll find it all. Skyscrapers springing from rocky outcrops at the edge of Great Slave Lake. 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.
City of Yellowknife
WEBExploring Yellowknife - Gateway to Canada's North With shimmering aurora borealis (Northern Lights), numerous lakes, walking trails, and an abundance of community events, there is always something new to experience.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories: All You Must Know
WEBSitting on the edge of the Arctic Circle, the city enjoys summer days with nearly 24 hours of sunlight, and dark winter skies lit up by aurora borealis. Once a gold rush town and now a diamond mining town, Yellowknife is the hub of northern activities, ranging from dog sledding and cross-country skiing to backpacking and birding.
Yellowknife travel - Lonely Planet | Canada, North America
WEBYellowknife. Canada, North America. Amid the droning bush planes and picturesque houseboats of Yellowknife's Old Town, bordering Great Slave Lake, it's still possible to detect a palpable frontier spirit. It's as if you're standing on the edge of a large, undiscovered and barely comprehensible wilderness – and you are.
Yellowknife – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · Yellowknife is the capital city of the Northwest Territories, on the North Arm of Great Slave Lake, on Yellowknife Bay. Yellowknife is the main entry point for visitors to NWT. Many tourists come to experience the Northern climate and traditional lifestyle, and to see the Northern Lights.
Visitors Guide - City of Yellowknife
WEBTake a flip through the City of Yellowknife's 2024 Visitors Guide for travel tips, maps of Yellowknife, activity suggestions and much more!
Exploring Yellowknife | Destination Canada
WEBThings to do. Exploring Yellowknife. As a city in Canada’s north, Yellowknife is often painted with rumors and stereotypes. While the winters can get quite cold, the people still live in homes, not igloos. Summers don’t only exist here; the sun will actually shine for nearly 24 hours.
About Yellowknife | Extraordinary YK
WEBYellowknife is a city like no other. It sits on the north shore of Great Slave Lake, the ninth-largest lake in the world, and the deepest recorded lake in North America. It is a friendly and welcoming community, with the amenities of a large city, in a vast subarctic expanse of rivers, lakes and boreal forest.
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