About Yellowknife
Yellowknife sits on Great Slave Lake's shores beneath skies famous for Aurora Borealis displays, the 'Northern Lights capital.' The nearby diamond mines bring prosperity. The city serves as gateway to boreal forest.
Country
Canada
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
CAD
Language
English
Things to do in Yellowknife
Watch the Aurora Borealis in winter via night skies tours
Fish for pike in Great Slave Lake
Explore nearby tundra and boreal forest
Visit diamond mines and geology museums
Hike trails with views of Great Slave Lake
Experience 24-hour summer daylight in June
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