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A family walking on Niven Lake Trail in Yellowknife A family enjoying the view Niven Lake Trail in Yellowknife

Niven Lake Trail

Communities

Yellowknife Yellowknife and the Ingraham Trail

Attractions Type

Walking Trail

Tucked behind the Chateau Nova and Explorer Hotels, this easy two-kilometre loop explores the shoreline of a small marshy lake in the heart of a Yellowknife residential neighbourhood. The short 35-minute walk is a popular destination for trail runners, walkers, and wildlife. Despite the nearby houses, Niven is full of beavers, muskrats, waterfowl and also great urban birdwatching opportunities. The trail features benches and several viewing platforms, plus a floating pontoon bridge over the water. Open year-round, and equally gorgeous in all seasons.