Beach near Yellowknife, Canada

Yellowknife Travel Guide

Northwest Territories, Canada

Yellowknife is a small city in Canada’s Northwest Territories, with a population of 15,865. It is located in the country’s far north and serves as an important urban centre for the territory.

Most visitors arrive by air at Yellowknife Airport (YZF), the city’s listed airport. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so Yellowknife is better suited to travellers focused on northern landscapes and the city itself than on a beach break.

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Local time

15,865

Population

3,790 miles away

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Weather in Yellowknife

Sat

22°

Sun

23°

Mon

17°

Know before you go

Pays in CAD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.

Best time to visit Yellowknife

Jan

-19°5

Feb

-20°5

Mar

-13°3

Apr

1°3

May

14°7

Jun

18°4

Jul

22°5

Aug

20°8

Sep

14°7

Oct

3°9

Nov

-8°10

Dec

-17°8

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Yellowknife

  1. Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

    history museum

    3.4 km

  2. Con Mine

    historic site

    4.9 km

  3. Northern Arts and Cultural Centre

    theatre venue

    4.4 km

  4. Cornerstone Pentecostal Church

    pentecostal place of worship

    3.2 km

  5. Beck Court

    historic site

    3.4 km

  6. Capitol Theatre Yellowknife

    movie theater

    3.8 km

  7. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    christian place of worship

    3.9 km

  8. Gallery of the Midnight Sun

    art gallery

    4.5 km

Getting there

Yellowknife Airport · 0 km

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