Tamar’s Yellowknife Guidebook
Activity
Best place to make your own unique environmentally conscious souvenirs!
Old Town Glassworks is a workers cooperative that has been creating beautiful recycled glassware from rescued bottles on the shores of Great Slave Lake since 1994. They offer glass etching workshops 7 days a week! (https://oldtownglassworks.com/pages/workshops)
Pricing:
Adult Workshop - $60.00 + GST
Child/Senior Workshop - $50.00 + GST
Studio Time - $25/hour + cost of glassware etched + GST
If you would like further information or to book a workshop please email: info@oldtownglassworks.com
Their gift shop is also brimming with our famous northern glasses, mugs, lamps, magnets, soap pumps & much more.
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Old Town Glassworks
3510 McDonald DrBest place to make your own unique environmentally conscious souvenirs!
Old Town Glassworks is a workers cooperative that has been creating beautiful recycled glassware from rescued bottles on the shores of Great Slave Lake since 1994. They offer glass etching workshops 7 days a week! (https://oldtownglassworks.com/pages/workshops)
Pricing:
Adult Workshop - $60.00 + GST
Child/Senior Workshop - $50.00 + GST
Studio Time - $25/hour + cost of glassware etched + GST
If you would like further information or to book a workshop please email: info@oldtownglassworks.com
Their gift shop is also brimming with our famous northern glasses, mugs, lamps, magnets, soap pumps & much more.
Excellent aurora and city tours offered by our next-door neighbour!
They are local with plenty of Northern stories to share. Their tours are small and the cabin is warm and cozy.
They offer a great light midnight lunch that includes hot bannock and local fish chowder. Coffee and several varieties of teas including northern teas is included, you are invited to bring a beverage of your choice such as champagne to celebrate under the aurora. They have fun Northern clothing to dress up for photo ops. Small groups can book an entire cabin with a minimum of 18.
Location – The tour will take you to a cozy intimate cabin located 15 minutes from Yellowknife. A private cozy dark location. The cabin can accommodate up to 24 guests. Average number is around 10 to 16 guests.
Bucket List Tour
3512 48 StExcellent aurora and city tours offered by our next-door neighbour!
They are local with plenty of Northern stories to share. Their tours are small and the cabin is warm and cozy.
They offer a great light midnight lunch that includes hot bannock and local fish chowder. Coffee and several varieties of teas including northern teas is included, you are invited to bring a beverage of your choice such as champagne to celebrate under the aurora. They have fun Northern clothing to dress up for photo ops. Small groups can book an entire cabin with a minimum of 18.
Location – The tour will take you to a cozy intimate cabin located 15 minutes from Yellowknife. A private cozy dark location. The cabin can accommodate up to 24 guests. Average number is around 10 to 16 guests.
You can get a tour of the legislative assembly. There is also a history museum in the building that describes the local history of Yellowknife and the surrounding reserves. A great way to learn about indigenous culture!
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Legislative Assembly Library
4570 48 StYou can get a tour of the legislative assembly. There is also a history museum in the building that describes the local history of Yellowknife and the surrounding reserves. A great way to learn about indigenous culture!
Sundogadventures
4 Lessard DrSundog Adventures offers kicksled, ice cave, and snowshoe tours. A must do!
Food scene
Elke's Table on 47th
4911 47 StreetDelicious German-inspired home cooking in a cozy setting.
A MUST-EAT for all visitors to Yellowknife! Delicious fresh-caught fish served with their legendary sauce. Unique and funky setting. Just a few steps from our Airbnb!
A bit on the pricier said (Approx $45/person).
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Thornton's Wine & Tapas Room
5125 51 StA MUST-EAT for all visitors to Yellowknife! Delicious fresh-caught fish served with their legendary sauce. Unique and funky setting. Just a few steps from our Airbnb!
A bit on the pricier said (Approx $45/person).
DELICIOUS food in a log cabin with a patio overlooking Back Bay. Live music some nights. They also serve ice cream in the summer! A local favourite in Old Town.
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The Wildcat Cafe
3507 Wiley RdDELICIOUS food in a log cabin with a patio overlooking Back Bay. Live music some nights. They also serve ice cream in the summer! A local favourite in Old Town.
Get locally brewed favourites and some delicious bites in this beautiful cozy woodyard setting. Just a few minutes walk from our Airbnb!
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NWT Brewing Company / The Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery
3905 Franklin AveGet locally brewed favourites and some delicious bites in this beautiful cozy woodyard setting. Just a few minutes walk from our Airbnb!
Groceries
The closest place to get groceries. You can walk (about 20 minutes), or catch a bus from Old Town, or get a taxi.
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Glen's Your Independent Grocer
4802 Franklin AveThe closest place to get groceries. You can walk (about 20 minutes), or catch a bus from Old Town, or get a taxi.
Sightseeing
Just a few minutes' walk from our Airbnb, the Gallery of the Midnight Sun is the NWT's largest gallery and gift shop offering fine arts and crafts from across the North. Located in Yellowknife's historic Old Town in a traditional trading post style setting, we also carry a wide selection of outerwear, northern apparel, books, souvenirs, giftware, furs and craft supplies. In additional we offer a fine selection of Canadian diamonds and jewelry. Diamond polishing demonstrations and cream catcher workshops are available by appointment. More than just a place to shop, Gallery of the Midnight Sun is an authentic northern experience.
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Gallery of the Midnight Sun
5005 Bryson DrJust a few minutes' walk from our Airbnb, the Gallery of the Midnight Sun is the NWT's largest gallery and gift shop offering fine arts and crafts from across the North. Located in Yellowknife's historic Old Town in a traditional trading post style setting, we also carry a wide selection of outerwear, northern apparel, books, souvenirs, giftware, furs and craft supplies. In additional we offer a fine selection of Canadian diamonds and jewelry. Diamond polishing demonstrations and cream catcher workshops are available by appointment. More than just a place to shop, Gallery of the Midnight Sun is an authentic northern experience.
Literally across the street from our Airbnb, this elevated monument gives you a 360 degree view of Great Slave Lake. One of the best places to view Aurora (and for free!). Must climb stairs.
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Bush Pilot's Monument
3513 Ingraham DrLiterally across the street from our Airbnb, this elevated monument gives you a 360 degree view of Great Slave Lake. One of the best places to view Aurora (and for free!). Must climb stairs.