All About Yellowknife
Welcome to the land of the midnight sun! Yellowknife is a small but diverse city that offers a hometown feel with urban amenities making it a wonderful place to live!
Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories and is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. Located on Great Slave Lake, it is a city surrounded by scenic drives, natural beauty, forests, lakes and trails. The city enjoys summer days with nearly 24 hours of sunlight, and dark winter skies which are breathtakingly lit up by aurora borealis.
Yellowknife is the service hub for the territory and is well connected to the rest of Canada through daily flights to major cities and year-round road access. It has a strong history in gold mining, but tourism, transportation, communications and government are the other significant industries.
The city is filled with well-educated families earning some of Canada's highest household incomes and spending 32% more than the Canadian household average.
The Northwest Territories is the only political region in Canada which recognizes 11 official languages.
The population of Yellowknife is 20,240 residents (2021 census).
Climate
Yellowknife has a subarctic climate. It experiences very cold winters and mild to warm winters.
Winter can be cold. Temperatures can drop below -30°C with average January temperatures hovering around -26°C. There is limited daylight in the winter months but when the sun does appear, it is bright and brilliant. Dress for the weather. Dress in layers to stay warm. Enjoy all that Yellowknife has to offer during the winter months!
Government
The City of Yellowknife City Council is comprised of eight Councillors and one Mayor who are elected for a three-year term.
Emergency Services
Call 911 if you require fire, police, or an ambulance!
Police Emergency – 911 OR 867-669-111 or any of Yellowknife’s prefixes followed by 1111.
Fire & Ambulance Emergency – 911 OR 867-873-2222 or any of Yellowknife’s prefixes followed by 2222
Fire & Ambulance General Inquiries – 867-766-5500
Police General Inquiries – 867-669-5100
Where to Stay
Things to See
and DO
Yellowknife City Council
Stanton Territorial Hospital
History of Yellowknife
Visitors
Guide
Religion
Childcare
Education
The City of Yellowknife offers a variety or recreation and learning programs. A seasonal guide provides information on these activities and also features contact information for community groups. For more information please contact:
Phone: 867-920-5634
Website: www.yellowknife.ca
The Recreation Guide can be downloaded at: Recreation Guide
Swimming
Ruth Inch Memorial Pool
6002 Franklin Avenue
Yellowknife, NWT
Phone: 867-920-5683
The Ruth Inch Memorial Pool offers excellent swimming programs, as well as a sauna, hot tub and climbing wall.
Public Library
Centre Square Mall
5022 49th Street
Yellowknife, NT
Phone: 867-920-5642
Hours of operation: Monday to Thursday – 9:30am to 8:30pm
Friday – 10am to 6pm
Saturday – 10am to 5pm
Sunday – 1pm to 5pm (October to April)
Performing Arts
Northern Arts and Cultural Centre
Phone: 867-873-4950
Website: www.naccnt.ca
