Do you want to experience the best of Aurora Borealis in North America?? Head to Yellowknife in Canada to witness the miraculous northern lights because it is known as one of the best places in the world due to its seasonably clear skies and the lack of surrounding light pollution. 

Yellowknife, the capital city of Northern Territories is situated along the north shore of Great Slave Lake which is again a natural wonder, so you can call it the city of natural wonders. The city is also famous as Sǫ̀mbak'è (Dogrib language) which means ‘where the money is’. One of Canada’s top air hubs, Yellowknife sees more takeoffs and landings than any other city its size. Yellowknife has derived its name from the copper knives long used by the local First Nations. First Nations people have inhabited the Yellowknife area for thousands of years. Gold and diamond mines at this place are among the biggest in Canada that has driven its growth and made it ‘Diamond Capital’ of North America. 

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Top-alluring Tourist Attractions

Aurora Village

Aurora Village, a place where traditional aboriginal culture blends together with majestic northern lights appearing and dancing in glowing patterns in the skies above Yellowknife. It offers maximum comfort and warmth due to freezing weather and lets you enjoy the northern light skies at its best.  Explore the Village during the day for a great Northern Canadian adventure, or book an optional tour like a sled dog expedition, guided snowshoeing or a snowmobile ride. Aurora Village has reserved everything for you!

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is a museum dedicated to preserving the culture and heritage of the people of the Northwest Territories. Additionally, it exhibits European exploration, Northern aviation, diamond mining and, especially, Dene and Inuit history and culture. Located in the north of downtown, PWNHC is more than a museum as it offers technological, logistics, and financial support to individuals and organizations and allows archaeological studies in the Northwest Territories.

Old Town

It is believed that the Old Town of Yellowknife is thriving with history and culture that brings art and expression together. Old Town only dates from the mid-1930s with the discovery of gold. It was the time when miners pitched tents and built wooden shacks on Willow Flats, Peace River Flats, Latham Island and every piece of the rock. Take a stroll along Ragged Ass Road to breathe out in the vintage atmosphere. Around the Old Town shoreline, there are old-world eateries, fishing, and tour outfitters and a continuous buzzing of seaplanes taking visitors on fishing tours.

Best Time to Visit Yellowknife

The city has a subarctic climate with bitterly cold winters and mild summers. Yellowknife is one of the sunniest places in Canada during summers. The month of August has the most rainfall. The first snow of autumn usually arrives in September or October but can show up as early as August. Winters are way too chilly. If you want to see the Aurora/Northern Lights, you should go between mid-November to the beginning of April as it tends to be the best times of the year for a good panorama. Other than that, summer is considered the best time to visit the place.

Airports

Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

Yellowknife Facts

Country/State: Canada/Northwest Territories

Population: 19,569 (2016)

Currency: Canadian Dollar

Language: Dene Suline, Dogrib, South and North Slavey, English, and French

Visa on Arrival: The US citizens do not need a Visa to enter Canada. They can stay in Canada for 180 days with their passport. However, they must always carry identification and nationality proof along with them. Tourists wanting to extend their stay in the country should apply for the same at least 30 days in advance. A foreign national wishing to enter Canada must obtain a temporary resident visa from one of the Canadian diplomatic missions unless he/she holds a passport issued by visa exempt countries.

Other notes: Fire + Ambulance – 867-873-2222, Police – 867-669-1111

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