About Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

An abundance of beautifully crystal clear skies make Yellowknife the world’s premier destination for northern lights’ viewings. With more clear nights than most other North American locations, you can see why people flock to behold aurora borealis, one of nature’s breathtaking wonders, over 240 nights each year.

Yellowknife, located at 62.5 degrees north latitude, is the Northwest Territories’ capital city. With three diamond mines in close proximity, Yellowknife is also dubbed as North America’s diamond capital. A small and tightknit community of about 20,000 people, Yellowknife is also located close to Great Slave Lake, one of the world’s largest freshwater bodies of water. While aurora borealis receives most of the headlines – and for good reason – there are plenty of other amazing activities to choose from. Easily one of the world’s best winter cities, Yellowknife offers dog sledding, snowmobiling and ice fishing, perfectly complementing your northern lights viewing. It’s also home to Ice Road Truckers, the world-renowned reality television series. .

With numerous activities to enjoy in the summer, Yellowknife isn’t merely a winter city. You can enjoy hiking, bird watching sightseeing, boating or pike fishing under the magical midnight sun, a truly surreal and serendipitous experience. With a range of fulfilling seasonal activities and exciting adventures to embark on, you’ll leave Yellowknife with countless unforgettable memories to forever cherish.