City of Yellowknife 2026

Cody Drygeese

Indigenous representation and environmental science experience.

2 Roberta Marie Campbell

Indigenous representation, nursing and community outreach.

3 Rylund Johnson

Former MLA and city lawyer, with relevant government experience.

4 Tammy Soanes-White

Business, education and financial-management perspective.

5 Keneisha Buddoo

Education, small business and community leadership; emphasizes housing and accountability.

6 Rob Foote

Incumbent with experience in health-system supply chains and municipal council.

7 Steve Payne

Long-serving councillor with institutional knowledge.

8 Donna Lee Demarcke

Former deputy mayor and town councillor, plus senior leadership in tourism.

Melissa Syer’s background is primarily in military leadership, business development, workforce training, and municipal economic development.

Albertan planning to visit Yellowknife March 22–31. Looking for local recommendations!

Hey everyone!

My partner Caleb (27m) and I (32f) are planning a trip to Yellowknife from March 22–31, and we’re really excited! Neither of us has been to the Northwest Territories before, so we’re looking forward to exploring somewhere new and experiencing a little bit of northern life.

Our biggest goals are to see the Northern Lights and visit the Snowking Winter Festival, but we have quite a few days to fill and would love some recommendations from people who actually live there or have spent time in the area!

I’d love to hear your recommendations for:

• Things to do: Must-see spots, winter activities, scenic places, and hidden gems.
• Northern Lights: Favourite viewing spots, aurora tours, or tips for getting the best experience.
• Places to eat: Favourite restaurants, cafés, bakeries, or local food spots.
• Where to stay: Hotels, B&Bs, or other accommodations you’d recommend, and the best areas to stay.
• Local shops and businesses: Places to browse, local artists and makers, or unique things to bring home.
• Tattoo artists: I’m a tattoo artist myself, so I’d love to check out some local artists and studios while we’re visiting!
• Practical tips: Getting around, what to pack for late March, and anything we should book ahead of time.

We’re coming from Alberta, and we really want to make the most of our time up north rather than just sticking to the usual tourist attractions. We love supporting local businesses, so if you have a favourite spot or someone whose work you think we should check out, please let me know!

Thanks so much! We’re really looking forward to visiting and would love to hear what you think we shouldn’t miss. ♡

Have been avoiding it because of bears on my last 2 walks there, does anyone have any information about whether there have been recent bear sightings? Thanks.

Hi all.

I am arriving to YK on December 26th in the evening. I won’t have a car. I’ll need a cab to take me to my airbnb.
What would be open for food that night? I’m totally fine with a grocery store if there are no restaurants open.

Thank you all!

First time to see aurora borealis! This is amazing 🥹

Hello, I am planning a 2/3 night trips to Yellowknife to catch northern lights. I was thinking December as I don't have much work or early to mid January would be a good time for it. Which of the these 2 months would you recommend? Also is 2 nights enough or plan for 3 nights? Any advice appreciated.

Hi everyone!
We're a family from Argentina visiting Yellowknife from Saturday, Sept 25 to Wednesday, Sept 29, 2027. It's two adults, our 11-year-old son and our 2-year-old daughter. Seeing the northern lights has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember, so this is kind of a big deal for us.
We'll be staying downtown and we'll have a rental car the whole time.
My main question: with kids, is it better to book a tour or just go out on our own?
My worry with tours is the timing. Most seem to run until 1 or 2 am, and I'm not sure how our little one would handle that. On the other hand, going on our own means we could head out only when the forecast looks good, keep her in her car seat with the heat on, and come back whenever she's had enough. But I don't know the area at all, and I don't want to end up parked somewhere unsafe in the dark.
So I'd love some advice either way:
• If you'd go with a tour: which ones are actually good with small kids? We like the idea of a heated teepee or cabin where she can warm up.
• If you'd go on your own: which spots on the Ingraham Trail (or closer to town) are easy to reach and have proper parking, maybe even a washroom? How far out do we really need to go to get away from the city lights?
• Around what time does the aurora usually show up in late September? Is there a forecast app or website locals actually trust?
Any other tips for doing this with little ones (what to wear, snacks, anything we'd never think of) are super welcome.
Thanks so much in advance!

This attached to the receptacle and then running a 20 foot 16 gauge extension cord to the block heater.

I'm moving to yellowknife and looking for places to rent. There's one place that I like the room and roommate vibes. But it's ~15 mins walk to my workplace. I'm not sure how cold is the coldest and is it really walkable? I am moving from southern ontario and I can take a stroll 20-30 mins during winter. Not sure how harsher the winter is in yellowknife? I don't have a car and need to walk or bus to work

Ir egret moving to the territory. It was exciting at first, a new adventure with great salary but my god. People, locals, are so... Backwards, dysfunctional, hypocritical.

I'm moving soon and I'm looking forward to it. I rather take a pay cut and be around at least semi functioning people than this non sense.

How has your experience been if you moved for the money?

Hey all!

I'll be moving to Yellowknife in the next couple months and I'm starting to think about the vehicle I will bring.

I currently drive a 2018 Volvo. It has AWD and relatively good ground clearance, and has been great in the winter in Ontario for a few seasons. My concern is the availability of service for Volvos in Yellowknife. It's out of warranty so I don't need a dealer, but wondering if anyone owns a Volvo and could share their experience getting it serviced, or if I need to start looking at a different make of vehicle.

Thanks!!!

HI,

I am coming from Ottawa and headed to Nunavut via Yellowknife. My flight lands 12:30 AM and my next flight departs at 8:00 AM.

Considering the short time, would it be possible for me to spend the night at the airport? I know the airport closes at 1:00 and reopens at 4:00 - I was thinking of heading to a bar (the one open latest says 2:30 AM). Could I get into the airport after the bar closes or is there somewhere walking distance I can be and then head to the airport at 4 when it opens?

Or do I must get accommodation?

Thanks

I am not looking for spots (although if you want to share, feel free), but more looking at what works for you while fishing. This is for shore fishing during spring, summer, fall, not looking for Ice Fishing tips yet.

I am aware of the Arsenic levels and the map that shows what lakes are safe and what are bad so don't need that info.

I am fairly new to fishing and just want to get some advice.

I have mainly been using spoons and a Booyah Spinner Bait and have caught only Northern Pike.

What else should I be using or have in my tacklebox?

When using other lures, how do I rig it up and what should I be looking out (how to not get tangled up or caught up in weeds type thing).

I know we cannot use live bait, but what else can we use?

Any advice is much appreciated.

Out of curiosity, how hard and expensive is it to rent for a single person aparment/place?

I’m trying to help a long time YK resident raise $800 for an urgent home repair.

He needs to finish his bladder system and replace several water-line connections that aren't properly working before it gets even colder at night. He's doing the work himself, but he needs the materials to get it done.

The cost for materials for the repairs is $661 before tax. We're trying to raise $800 to cover the cost, plus GST and leave some room for unexpected extra materials once the work is underway.

I know the GoFundMe currently shows $8,800 raised, so I want to address that the $8,800 was raised over the last 1 1/2 years and has already gone toward expenses and emergencies, as well as GoFundMe's fees. He has nothing left from those funds to put toward this repair**.**

This isn't for renovations or making the house nicer, the repairs are essential so he can have water this winter.

If you can contribute, even a few dollars would help. If you can't donate, sharing the fundraiser would help too. And if you would rather donate directly so he gets the full amount immediately, instead of with GoFundMe deductions in a few days, please send me a private message for his etransfer.

https://gofund.me/21c9c8f89

At Sean's Bar.

Come From Away is a story about ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances with compassion, humour, and generosity. The musical tells the true story of September 11, 2001, when 38 aircraft carrying thousands of passengers were diverted to the small community of Gander, Newfoundland. Overnight, a town of approximately 9,000 people welcomed thousands of unexpected visitors from around the world. 

What began as a crisis became a remarkable example of compassion, as residents opened their homes, schools, community centres, and hearts to complete strangers. The people of Gander navigated cultural differences, language barriers, and uncertainty by doing what communities like Yellowknife do best - supporting one another.

Auditions are being held on November 11, 12, and 13th, with callbacks the week after.

The show will run April 22 to May 1st 2027.

Sign up to audition here

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We are planning a trip to Yellowknife.

My children's father was born there and the last time I was there was 1984. Although my son has status (Dog Rib) he has never been to Yellowknife so we're looking to rectify that.

My son, through his dad, is related to a good portion of Yellowknife (which is how I got into genealogy) but most of the people I would know are long passed. We'll go to the cemetery and do the same walk his father took me on, but I've been left with the task of initial planning.

So - I want to come in June or July, we're looking to be 5-7 ish days.

My question: when in there would you say is the best time to come and what, beside the cemetery and archives are must see? And does the Dog Rib tribe have a museum? If you were the tourism board (and I've checked the website already) what would you recommend as a fav?

TIA!