City: Yellowknife
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Top 6 Sights & Landmarks in Yellowknife, Canada
The land of the midnight sun awaits on the northern shores of Great Slave Lake in Yellowknife, a small but diverse city famous for its spectacular wilderness. Sitting on the edge of the Arctic Circle, the city enjoys summer days with nearly 24 hours of sunlight, and dark winter skies lit up by aurora borealis. Once a gold rush town and now a diamond mining town, Yellowknife is the hub of northern activities, ranging from dog sledding and cross-country skiing to backpacking and birding.
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1. Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By WdpIII - Black Creek, Canada
I love walking around old town checking out everything from Weaver and Devor, Bullocks, Gallery of the midnight sun, that little fur place on the corner.
2. The Legislative Assembly Building
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4.5 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By alexismlh - Canada, null
This building is stunning and definitely worth stopping to tour. I was one of two people in the tour group (likely because it was the dead of winter and early in the morning) and the tour guide answered all of the questions we could possibly ask about the building, consensus government, governance in the NWT, and relations between the NWT and Nunavut. I love legislature buildings and this was the most stunning one I have ever seen. I was even able to sit in the chairs the officials would sit in. It was a fantastic experience with a well informed guide.
3. Yellowknife City Hall & Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By LauraHRT - Saanich, Canada
Visit here to learn more about Yellowknife and what to see and do while you are here. Or even to get directions, like I did. The employees are very friendly and helpful. You will even receive a Yellowknife pin and certificate to take home with you. Walk around outside, see the musk ox and the park too
4. Northern Images
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Andrea_Wallette - Toronto, Canada
There is a widely varied selection of authentic Inuit art that ranges from artwork to sculptures to fur crafts. The staff was helpful and friendly. The pieces do run on the expensive side; however, the amount of work and detail that goes into each piece is reflected in the price. There is gifts for everyone on your list because of the varied stock. This has been around for 40+ years for a reason - you can simply feel the history in the building.
5. Bush Pilot's Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By WdpIII - Black Creek, Canada
What a great place to get a 360 degree view of the city and surrounding area. Best place in town to watch the northern lights
