Guidebook for Yellowknife
Food Scene
This is an authentic place to get famous Yellowknife Fish and Chips. The atmosphere is out of this world. Definitely a must-do at least once.
46 locals recommend
Thornton's Wine & Tapas Room
5125 51 StThis is an authentic place to get famous Yellowknife Fish and Chips. The atmosphere is out of this world. Definitely a must-do at least once.
Yellowknife's first restaurant and still its original structure is open during the summers and is a lovely place to sit on the patio and watch the float planes take off.
18 locals recommend
The Wildcat Cafe
3507 Wiley RdYellowknife's first restaurant and still its original structure is open during the summers and is a lovely place to sit on the patio and watch the float planes take off.
The Twin Pine Diner is now to town and offers comfort food made with care. Located in Arnica Inn, it shouldn't be missed. It is open 7 days a week. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Arnica Inn
The Twin Pine Diner is now to town and offers comfort food made with care. Located in Arnica Inn, it shouldn't be missed. It is open 7 days a week. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Dancing Moose Cafe
3505 McDonald DrThis cafe is an excellent place to do for brunch.
For a cup of coffee and good service go to Gourmet Cup. They also often have a northern coffee blend on hand.
Gourmet Cup
4802 Franklin AveFor a cup of coffee and good service go to Gourmet Cup. They also often have a northern coffee blend on hand.
Javaroma is a great coffee shop to sit and relax. Their lunch options are great and they also offer free WiFi.
14 locals recommend
Javaroma Gourmet Coffee & Tea
5201 Franklin AveJavaroma is a great coffee shop to sit and relax. Their lunch options are great and they also offer free WiFi.
Luluz Market, 5 mins from Bagon Drive, has a nice lunch and coffee selection. You can also browse their many market items.
6 locals recommend
Luluz Market
480 Range Lake RdLuluz Market, 5 mins from Bagon Drive, has a nice lunch and coffee selection. You can also browse their many market items.
Tim Hortons
309 Old Airport RdThe official coffee of many Canadians can be found close by, in the Walmart parking lot.
For a taste of Canadian/Italian go to Diamante's. It is a nicer restaurant located 5 mins from Bagon Drive.
Diamante Restaurant
483 Range Lake RdFor a taste of Canadian/Italian go to Diamante's. It is a nicer restaurant located 5 mins from Bagon Drive.
McDonald's
202 Old Airport RdGo for the coffee. I prefer McDonald's coffee over Tim Hortons.
This is a dimly lit little cafe with a great atmosphere and coffee/tea selection. Their curries are also wonderful.
11 locals recommend
The Fat Fox Cafe
This is a dimly lit little cafe with a great atmosphere and coffee/tea selection. Their curries are also wonderful.
Elke's Table on 47th
4911 47 StreetLocal fish and chips like nowhere else. So good.
This is a great/new resturant and lounge very close to the Bedroom on Bagon. They servse local food, artisanal pizzas and craft beer and cocktails.
12 locals recommend
Copperhouse
484 Range Lake RdThis is a great/new resturant and lounge very close to the Bedroom on Bagon. They servse local food, artisanal pizzas and craft beer and cocktails.
Sightseeing
If your host, Kyle, doesn't know it, the friendly staff at the Northern Frontier Visitor Centre will fill you in on everything about Yellowknife.
11 locals recommend
Northern Frontier Visitors Centre
If your host, Kyle, doesn't know it, the friendly staff at the Northern Frontier Visitor Centre will fill you in on everything about Yellowknife.
Visit "the ledge" and learn about the governing body of the NWT. There are also free guided tours at 10:30 and 3:30 daily.
9 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly Library
4570 48 StVisit "the ledge" and learn about the governing body of the NWT. There are also free guided tours at 10:30 and 3:30 daily.
The famous street in Yellowknife. A must see and the story behind the name is great too.
Ragged Ass Road
Ragged Ass RoadThe famous street in Yellowknife. A must see and the story behind the name is great too.
If you have a car or don't mind a 20 minute walk from the house, this location is a simple spot to go and see the Aurora when they are out. You will be on the edge of town making them easier to see.
Park here!
If you have a car or don't mind a 20 minute walk from the house, this location is a simple spot to go and see the Aurora when they are out. You will be on the edge of town making them easier to see.
Carlos at Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures offers special Aurora Viewing Nights, where you can go to his cabin by snowmobile. It is quite an adventure.
Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures
3603 Franklin AveCarlos at Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures offers special Aurora Viewing Nights, where you can go to his cabin by snowmobile. It is quite an adventure.
All around Frame Lake is a walking/hiking trail. On the east half is a nice walking trail that takes you right downtown. In the winter you can walk right across the ice of the lake.
6 locals recommend
Frame Lake
All around Frame Lake is a walking/hiking trail. On the east half is a nice walking trail that takes you right downtown. In the winter you can walk right across the ice of the lake.
Bush Pilot's Monument
3513 Ingraham DrGet a great 360 view of Yellowknife.
Arts & Culture
A great way to kill an afternoon in Yellowknife. The museum is free to visit and feature many exhibits on the history and culture of Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories.
38 locals recommend
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
4750 48 StA great way to kill an afternoon in Yellowknife. The museum is free to visit and feature many exhibits on the history and culture of Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories.
This gallery offers many northern artworks from artists all over Northern Canada. Make sure to also visit Down To Earth Gallery next door for Local Yellowknife Artwork.
17 locals recommend
Gallery of the Midnight Sun
5005 Bryson DrThis gallery offers many northern artworks from artists all over Northern Canada. Make sure to also visit Down To Earth Gallery next door for Local Yellowknife Artwork.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a most popular local watering hole and you are bound to hear a tall tale of Yellowknife when visiting. The found is also great.
31 locals recommend
The Black Knight Pub
4910 49 StThis is a most popular local watering hole and you are bound to hear a tall tale of Yellowknife when visiting. The found is also great.
They place is great with a ton of local decor. Great drinks and a wonderful place to socialize.
51 locals recommend
NWT Brewing Company / The Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery
3905 Franklin AveThey place is great with a ton of local decor. Great drinks and a wonderful place to socialize.
Everything Else
Beck's Kennels
124 Curry DrWant to see the Aurora by Dog Sled. You go here. Great Experience.
Shopping
This store takes old bottles and reuses them, making them into beautifully designed glasses and other wears. They also offer workshop. Definitely something to do during the day.
14 locals recommend
Old Town Glassworks
3510 McDonald DrThis store takes old bottles and reuses them, making them into beautifully designed glasses and other wears. They also offer workshop. Definitely something to do during the day.
Essentials
This is one of Yellowknife's largest grocery stores with everything you could possible need.
16 locals recommend
Trevor's Your Independent Grocer
250 Old Airport RdThis is one of Yellowknife's largest grocery stores with everything you could possible need.