Yellowknife, NWT vs. Yellowknife, Mars

Yellowknife. It is distant, cold. A land few, if any, truly know. We’re not talking about Yellowknife, NWT, we’re talking about Yellowknife Mars! With the landing of the Mars Science Laboratory, Curiosity, NASA named the region where this robot is working after the City of Yellowknife because of the city’s four billion year old rocks. In the North we're surrounded by ancient geological formations that are as commonly found on the solar system's extraterrestrial bodies as they are in the NWT. Come to the Northwest Territories to see the world’s oldest rocks and other spectacular things you stalagmite not want to take for granite.

Check back over the next week to see how the series unfolds.

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Ready to experience the Northwest Territories and the world's oldest rocks? Use the guide below to start planning your trip.

Featured Experiences

What to Do In the NWT there is much to do. From fishing trips to aurora viewing and outdoor adventures. In the NWT you can also take guided and self guided tours of some of the oldest rocks on earth. Read More

Where to Explore The NWT is situated right on the Canadian Shield exposing some of the worlds oldest rocks, which can easily be explored in any of our regions. Read More

Where to Stay When visiting the NWT you have the option to stay at a luxury hotel, cozy bed and breakfast, campground or remote lodge. The choice is up to you. Read More