Yellowknife

Northwest Territories

Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories, and the largest in Canada’s north with around 20,000 residents.

The city is the centre for industry, transportation, communications, education, health, tourism, commerce, the government, and mining. The largest employers in the region include the government, several diamond mining operations, and First Air. Tourism has become increasingly important in Yellowknife.

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What You Can See and Do in Yellowknife

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Yellowknife is a major hub for tourism, and this means the residents can take advantage of everything there is to see and do here.

During the summer months, you can go hiking, camping, fishing, boating, swimming, and more thanks to the idyllic location amidst some of the most beautiful scenery you can imagine. And because of being so north, summertime means you get on average 20 hours a day of sunlight!

During the winter months, there is plenty of outdoor recreation to enjoy including ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Each year in March, you can experience the Snowking’s Winter Festival. You can also see the aurora borealis (also known as the Northern Lights) all winter long.

Some of the other things you can do include visiting Old Town Yellowknife, the Bush Pilots Monument, and the Gallery of the Midnight Sun.

Yellowknife Neighbourhoods

Yellowknife is a beautiful and diverse city that features a range of neighbourhoods, as well as areas for commercial and industrial use. Those who are seeking homes for sale in Yellowknife will want to check out some of the communities to see what might work for them. Below are a few of the popular options.

These are only some of the choices available when it comes to residential communities. Talk with your Century 21 Yellowknife realtor who knows the area well and to find housing opportunities that fit your needs.

Getting Around in Yellowknife

Yellowknife maintains a robust transportation system for residents. It features the Yellowknife Airport, which is one of the busiest, if not the busiest airport, in northern Canada. Within the city, Yellowknife Transit handles public transportation to help people get around the city and is the only transit system in the entire territory.

During the summer, residents can walk to many destinations within the city. Of course, when the cold weather sets in, having a vehicle is a must.