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FREE THINGSTO DO IN YELLOWKNIFE
CITY HALL & SOMBA K’E CIVIC PLAZA
Somba K’e Civic Plaza is a prime picnic spot. Visit the Tuesday afternoon farmers market, plus the odd performance. Check out the lobby display in City Hall and pick up some brochures. In the winter enjoy a public skating rink, oval and heated change rooms. yellowknife.ca
THE NWT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYLearn about how decisions are made in the NWT and check out our unique territorial mace. Free guided tours. Self-guided audio tours are available during opening hours . To book tours for large groups call 1-800-661-0784 or 867-669-2230. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm; Sat-Sun 10am - 6pm. assembly. gov.nt.ca
THE PRINCE OF WALES NORTHERN HERITAGE CENTRE
The museum houses artifacts and collections from across the Northwest Territories, as well as historical archives from the Northwest Territories. Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am-5pm. 867-873-7551. pwnhc.ca
NWT DIAMOND CENTRE
Discover how diamonds are mined in the NWT. Free diamond polishing demonstrations Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm. 5105 49th Street, 867-920-7108.
PILOT’S MONUMENT
Overlooking Old Town and Latham Island, this monument pays tribute to the North’s early bush pilots. From here, watch floatplanes land on Great Slave Lake; it’s got the best view of the city year-round.
BUFFALO AIRWAYS
Book a tour of the Northern airline’s fleet, made famous on the National Geographic Television show, Ice Pilots NWT. Call 867-873-6112 and ask for the AirWear store to book a tour. Available year-round, Tues - Fri. www.buffaloair.com / [email protected]
YELLOWKNIFE DUMP
Accessed from Highway 4, the dump is one of Yellowknife’s quirkiest attractions, and the place to salvage furniture, household items and more.
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM CLASSICS ON STAGE YELLOWKNIFE (COSY)
Offers free concerts at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Check out their
website for upcoming events. Cosyyellowknife.com
TOBOGGANING
The City maintains three slip-sliding snow hills at 51st Avenue, Bristol Pit and Parker Park.
SKIING & SNOWSHOEING
Bring your skis, or rent them at Overlander Sports, and head out on any of our numerous lakes and trails; favourite spots are Yellowknife Bay and Vee Lake. Tip: you’ll find lots of snowmobile tracks along the trails. Follow them.
OLD TOWN
For the architecture or history buff, check out Yellowknife’s historic lakefront district, Old Town. The Wildcat Café and Weaver & Devore are two of our founding businesses. Yellowknife’s first bank still stands, a little log cabin on Otto Drive.
THE WOODYARD AND RAGGED ASS ROAD
At the base of School Draw Avenue, near Old Town, are Willow Flats, Peace River Flats and the Woodyard, Yellowknife’s original neighbourhoods. Pick up a self guided Old Town Heritage Walking Tour brochure at City Hall or the Visitors Centre.
MCMAHON FRAME LAKE TRAIL
One of the few walking trails maintained year-round, Frame Lake offers spectacular views of the surrounding wilderness. After that, check out Tin Can Hill, near the old Con Mine site.
OUTDOOR MINING HERITAGE MUSEUM
Located near Giant Mine’s “A” shaft and the Great Slave Cruising Club’s public boat launch. Here, you can find ore cars and train tracks, loading machinery, old photos from the mine’s heydays and more. Pack some snacks and enjoy them at the nearby picnic tables.
BRISTOL MONUMENT
In homage to the North’s aviation history, the Bristol freighter, once operated by Wardair, now overlooks Highway 3 near Yellowknife Airport. In 1967, it became the first plane to land at the North Pole, and three years later, it was donated to the city as a monument. It has stood in this spot ever since.
THE NORTHERN FRONTIER VISITORS CENTRE
Your culture and information one-stop-shop. Take a tour of the city with a free bike rental. Summer hours: Mon - Sun 8:30 am - 7:00pm Winter hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:30pm; weekends and holidays 10am - 5pm. Phone: 877.881.4262 / 867.873.4262 Email: [email protected] Website: visityellowknife.com P
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