Aviation in Yellowknife

Flying just comes naturally in Yellowknife. From the city’s earliest days, aircraft supplied news, people and perishables. Although much has changed, the same is still true today. The Old Town docks once were lined with aircraft and the offices of little airlines. Today, Yellowknife has one of the busiest airports in Canada.

Old Town

Great Fishing from Yellowknife

Yellowknife is a perfect starting point for a fishing trip beyond your wildest dreams. There’s Great Slave Lake, home to 35 kg lake trout and monster northern pike. Choose a lodge on the shoreline and fish day and night. Or pick a weekend trip on Yellowknife Bay, the East Arm or the North Arm with a local outfitter.

Land an Arctic grayling, a fine eating whitefish with a sail-like dorsal fin. Long gone from less pristine southern waters, grayling and pickerel thrive here in our clean, fast flowing streams and rivers.

Yellowknife Parks and Trails

Popular walking trails offer walkers, bikers and hikers scenic views of the city skyline and city lakes. There are some 17 lakes and 38 acres of parks and trails within the city limits. No one has to leave town to enjoy the wilderness in any season.

City of Yellowknife

Yellowknife is a natural highlight of a northern travel itinerary. Our capital city is bursting with colourful personalities, Northern art and recreation opportunities.

You'll meet people from all regions and all Aboriginal groups: Dene, Metis and Inuvialuit. There's a cosmopolitan flavour to match a 21st century outlook.

Yellowknife Festivals