Yellowknife
Canada · Northwest TerritoriesCA
Capital city of the Northwest Territories, Canada
Yellowknife is the capital, largest community, and the only city in the Northwest Territories, Canada. It is on the northern shore of Great Slave Lake, about 400 kilometres (250 mi) south of the Arctic Circle, on the west side of Yellowknife Bay near the outlet of the Yellowknife River.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 20,340
- Coordinates
- 62.454, -114.372
- Timezone
- America/Yellowknife
- Elevation
- 190 m
Overview of Yellowknife
Yellowknife belongs to Northwest Territories, Canada and has the feel of a low-key town. It counts about 20,340 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around nature, culture and nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Yellowknife
Nature in Yellowknife
(7)Yellowknife records Forest, Lakes, Natural Places, Nature and Nature Reserves under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Yellowknife is actually tagged with. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Culture in Yellowknife
(5)Looking for culture? Yellowknife has Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historical Sites, Mines and Towers. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Yellowknife's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Yellowknife
(4)Our data lists Bars, Events, Festival and Pubs as nightlife options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Yellowknife.
Water Sports in Yellowknife
(4)Under water sports, Yellowknife is tagged with Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Paddleboarding. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Yellowknife.
Sports in Yellowknife
(2)Sports lovers get Hunting and Skateboard. Everything listed here comes from what Yellowknife is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Yellowknife
(2)Wellness lovers get Farms and Therms. All of it is drawn from Yellowknife's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Yellowknife
(1)Looking for adventure? Yellowknife has Adventure. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Yellowknife.
Family in Yellowknife
(1)Our data lists Playgrounds as family options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Yellowknife's own activity tags.
Shopping in Yellowknife
(1)For shopping, expect Food. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Yellowknife's own activity tags.
More to do in Yellowknife
(1)On the other activities side, Yellowknife offers Fishing. Everything listed here comes from what Yellowknife is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Yellowknife
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Yellowknife stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Yellowknife are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Northwest Territories. Time zone: America/Yellowknife.
Similar destinations
Places near Yellowknife that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yellowknife known for?
- Yellowknife, in Northwest Territories, Canada, is best known for nature, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 20,340 residents.
- What can you do in Yellowknife?
- Recorded activities in Yellowknife include Forest, Lakes, Natural Places, Nature and Nature Reserves. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Yellowknife?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Yellowknife stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Yellowknife located?
- Yellowknife is located in Northwest Territories, Canada. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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