Guidebook for Yellowknife
Food Scene
It is a little on the pricey side but a good "fine dining" restaurant. There's no Keg in Yellowknife so this is my substitution.
Diamante Restaurant
483 Range Lake RdIt is a little on the pricey side but a good "fine dining" restaurant. There's no Keg in Yellowknife so this is my substitution.
Tim Hortons
309 Old Airport RdOne of the few places that offer wifi
McDonald's
202 Old Airport RdSushi North Inc
4910 Franklin AveGreat sushi
Best pizza! A little more expensive but really good stone oven pizza. You can dine in but it's better as delivery or take-away.
Mainstreet Pizza
5012 53 StBest pizza! A little more expensive but really good stone oven pizza. You can dine in but it's better as delivery or take-away.
Only open in the summer. Very busy! Very expensive! A must see and do.
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The Wildcat Cafe
3507 Wiley RdOnly open in the summer. Very busy! Very expensive! A must see and do.
A must!! Very expensive but good food and large portions. Expect $40-50 per person. This place is world known!
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Thornton's Wine & Tapas Room
5125 51 StA must!! Very expensive but good food and large portions. Expect $40-50 per person. This place is world known!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a popular place for drinks, music and dancing on a Friday and Sat night. Also has a great patio in the summer!
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Sam's Monkey Tree Pub
483 Range Lake RdThis is a popular place for drinks, music and dancing on a Friday and Sat night. Also has a great patio in the summer!
Parks & Nature
This trail goes all the way around Frame lake. The east side is a paved pathway to downtown, the museum and the Visitor's Center. It is the most scenic walking route to downtown. It is used by many locals. The west side is a hiking trail over rocks following markers.
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Frame Lake Trail Head
Catalina DriveThis trail goes all the way around Frame lake. The east side is a paved pathway to downtown, the museum and the Visitor's Center. It is the most scenic walking route to downtown. It is used by many locals. The west side is a hiking trail over rocks following markers.
Essentials
This is the biggest and closest grocery store. It has a great deli section that offers pre-made foods (sushi, sandwiches, salads, soup, pizza, chicken strips, fries, etc.)
Note: Walmart does not have a grocery here.
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Trevor's Your Independent Grocer
250 Old Airport RdThis is the biggest and closest grocery store. It has a great deli section that offers pre-made foods (sushi, sandwiches, salads, soup, pizza, chicken strips, fries, etc.)
Note: Walmart does not have a grocery here.
Walmart Woodstock Supercentre
499 Norwich AveThis Walmart does not sell perishable groceries.
Everything Else
Stanton Hospital station
Emergency
Sightseeing
The Snowking Castle opens March 1st and last until March 31st. It is situated on Great Slave Lake and is constructed of snow and ice. It is very impressive. There are events held there every weekend and some week nights (bands, plays, raves, etc.). General entry is $5. Special events cost more. Long John Jamboree happens one of the last weekends in March. There is ice carving, dog sled races, bonfires, fireworks, beer garden, and so much more.
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Snowking's Winter Festival
3815 Bretzlaff DrThe Snowking Castle opens March 1st and last until March 31st. It is situated on Great Slave Lake and is constructed of snow and ice. It is very impressive. There are events held there every weekend and some week nights (bands, plays, raves, etc.). General entry is $5. Special events cost more. Long John Jamboree happens one of the last weekends in March. There is ice carving, dog sled races, bonfires, fireworks, beer garden, and so much more.
This is a great place to start your sightseeing! All sorts of information on tours and other things around Yellowknife. Pick up some brochures, maps, guide books, etc. There are some really great gifts for purchase here.
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Northern Frontier Visitors Centre
This is a great place to start your sightseeing! All sorts of information on tours and other things around Yellowknife. Pick up some brochures, maps, guide books, etc. There are some really great gifts for purchase here.