Watch bush planes and cruise boats on Yellowknife Bay, take a tour or sea kayak on Great Slave Lake, see diamond polishing, dine out in a quaint log restaurant, play a round of golf on our unique sand course, or head out to fish under the Midnight Sun.

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Museum highlights centuries of Aboriginal history with hand-on displays, demonstrating 250 years of fur-trading, exploration & mining in Canada’s north…bringing the past to life.

Wildcat Café and Old Town
Old Town has a charm all its own. Great eating, quaint ambiance, water views and historic buildings combine with bush planes on floats or skis to take you back to the early days of the city and of northern flying. The lovingly preserved Wildcat Café is one of Yellowknife’s original buildings. It's now an atmospheric eatery overlooking Back Bay, and a "must see" stop for great photos and great food during the summer months.

Bush Pilot’s Monument
Don't miss the Pilots' Monument, at the top of "the Rock" - the highest point in the Old Town.  This high vantage point offers a 360 degree view of the city, nearby islands, and Great Slave Lake.

Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Not to be missed for its innovative architecture and fine lakeside setting surrounded by spruce and jack pine. You might even catch the lawmakers in action in this unique circular chamber for a lesson in consensus government.

Northern Frontier Visitors' Centre
Collect maps and other useful information, buy Yellowknife souvenirs and linger among rotating art exhibits and interpretive displays. Click here to visit the Northern Frontier Visitors' Centre. 

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
One of Canada's important museums, the Heritage Centre highlights centuries of Aboriginal history— plus 250 years of fur-trading, exploration and mining in Canada's North. Hands-on exhibits bring the past to life, for hours of entertainment. Click here to learn more.

Aurora Viewing – September to April
In summer the sky over Yellowknife Bay is as wide and blue as a prairie sky. Fall and winter offer different perspectives, a midnight blue sky is filled with stars and the aurora, or the dancing northern lights are nothing short of spectacular.

Frame Lake Walking Trail
Forget the rush and bustle of our vibrant city and take to the trails. Skirting a picturesque little lake the Frame Lake walking and biking trail offers scenic views of the lake and the city at every turn.

Diavik Diamond Display
Featured in the main lobby of the downtown offices of Diavik Diamond Mines view a series of displays highlighting the search for diamonds and the development of a diamond mine, in the treeless tundra far to the north of the city.

Yellowknife Cultural Crossroads
Tracings of human hands from many cultural groups, a traditional drum and a raven are etched into a rock face. The bronze sculpture, designed by three aboriginal artists, celebrates the power of working together.

The Yellowknife Golf Course

The 18-hole Yellowknife golf course will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2008. Stretched across a scenic rock and sand course, the club features a pro shop, club and cart rentals, driving range and a welcoming clubhouse with food and bar service. Visitors are welcome. It’s the location each year for a number of tournaments, the most famous of which is the Canadian North Midnight Classic, played each June 21st weekend, on the longest days of the year.

Canadian Championship Dog Derby
A three day, 150-mile race run on Great Slave Lake ice, held at the end of March, and part of the World Cup of dog sled racing. Run since 1955, the Dog Derby now features mushers from around the world, custom bred dogs and high-tech sleds. Catch the excitement at the mass start each day and marvel at the stamina of men, women and dogs. Click here to learn more.

Canada Day – July 1
This national holiday is truly a multicultural event in Yellowknife – with a parade, music and games, and citizenship ceremonies in the park.

Aboriginal Day – June 21
This territorial holiday honors the Aboriginal people of the North and features traditional entertainment, storytelling, and lots of caribou stew, bannock and tea. Click here to learn more. 

Longest Day of the Year - Raven Mad Daze
When the sun is high in the sky all day and all night, June 21, Yellowknifers go raven mad. Street sales, live bands, and plenty of finger food keep the family hopping till well past midnight. Just when you think the sun has disappeared, it pops up again and its time to go boating, or tee off at the Midnight Sun golf tournament.

Snowking Winter Festival
For the past many years, the Snowking has built his castle. He dedicates his days to make this amazing, icy construction so the people of Yellowknife and visitors alike can enjoy his magical palace. The Snowking's castle has captured the imagination and hearts of many. Click here to learn more.

Folk on the Rocks – mid July
This two day folk-blues concert is held in a beautiful sandy amphitheatre on the shores of a shimmering lake. It’s a beautiful setting to relax, take in a few rays and enjoy your favorite performers. Workshops and fun for kids are part of the package. Click here to learn more.

Mining week
It’s time to dust off your samples, schmooze with the mining execs and practice your skills as a hard rock gold miner. Or, like the teams from every mine in the NWT and Nunavut, compete in the annual Mine Rescue Competition, a test of skill and safety knowledge in a simulated mine emergency. Our team’s measure up to the best in Canada. Click here to learn more.