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Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)

Northern Arts and Cultural centre in Yellowknife NWT

One of Yellowknife’s special gems, this 297-seat theatre is the only fully-equipped live performance theatre in the NWT.

The Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is run by a non-profit charitable organization that’s hosted fine arts performances here for nearly 40 years. It was built in the 1980s with the help of the Globe and Mail, whose publisher implored donors across Canada to “Help us kill Macbeth in Yellowknife.”

Since then, the NACC has become the destination for local, national, and international performances in the territory, hosting artists, symphonies, live music, theatre, stage shows, film festivals and more. The NACC also brings a variety of artistic programs to communities throughout the NWT, from educational workshops to performing artist mentorships.

Tickets sell out fast so be sure to check the NACC website for upcoming performances.

Barren Ground Coffee

Great coffee matters! Barren Ground Coffee is a specialized coffee roastery located in historic Old Town Yellowknife. Be sure to drop in to see our selection of single origin, freshly roasted coffee.

We roast all of our specialty coffee, 5 kilos at a time, on our beautiful craft roaster. Drop by during retail hours to buy coffee, check out the roaster, and see the beans.

Retail hours:
Monday – Friday 8am – 3pm
Saturday – Sunday 10am-3pm

If you can’t visit during our retail hours, you can also purchase our products online, or in one of our partner NWT retailers. See our website for more details.

NWT Brewing Company

Brew Pub Woodyard NWT Brewing Company Old Town Yellowknife

Nestled between the wonder of the aurora borealis and the rugged nature of the Northern Frontier, our little brewing outpost is one of a kind. Located in the spirited town of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories we are the northernmost brewpub in Canada.

Our brews combine Canadian-grown grains with the purest water in the world to create our unique beers—infused with the can-do, make-do, spirit of the North. While brewing off-grid may have its challenges, our brews will not disappoint.

Join us at our brewpub, The Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery adjacent to our brewery in the historic Old Town neighbourhood. Our 112 seat brewpub serves up locally crafted brews and quality fresh food in a friendly atmosphere—so bring your friends and bring an appetite and be sure to follow us on social media for all our latest offerings. Cheers!

Trader’s Grill and Trapline Lounge

Trader’s Grill

Dining at Trader’s Grill is an unforgettable experience. Executive Chef Gregor Zundel specializes in elevated Northern Canadian cuisine, including Arctic Char, premium steaks (aged for at least 28 days) and seafood. You’ll enjoy your meal while basking in the warmth of our large fire pit or enjoying the views of Yellowknife’s stunning wilderness.

Restaurant with view and cozy lounge in the Explorer Hotel. At Traders Grill we take pride in our slow roasted prime rib, grilled Cambridge Bay arctic char and other unique fair. Enjoy Sunday brunch with a spectacular view from our floor-to-ceiling windows or stop in and enjoy a drink by the fire at the Trapline Lounge now open seven days a week. Located in the Explorer Hotel.

Trapline Lounge

Enjoy a drink or meal at The Explorer Hotel’s Trapline Lounge, one of the best lounges in Yellowknife. You’ll love relaxing with a locally micro-brewed pint while you sit by our warm fireplace. Or you can enjoy innovative pub fare while catching the game on one of our TVs.

 

Wildcat Café

Wild Cat Cafe in Yellowknife, NWT.

The North’s iconic eatery, the log-cabin Wildcat is where the world comes to dine. You’ll find that the ambience is rustic, the food is divine, the deck is bathed in sunshine, the beer is crisp and your fellow patrons are a wild array: Northerners and visitors both, gathered around communal tables, sharing tales about the North and raising a mug to the floatplanes buzzing overhead.

 

 

 

Tłįchǫ Online Store

Tlicho Online Store moccasins with flower beading and fur trim Indigenous craftsmanship in the Northwest Territories.

Tłı̨chǫ Online Store, sells handmade authentic native art and crafts made by First Nations and Northern artists from the Northwest Territories

Handmade native goods and crafts made by First Nations of Northwest Territories in particular the Tłįchǫ and artists from the Northwest Territories.

 

Aurora Emporium Art Gallery

Aurora Emporium Art Gallery logo with green and pink aurora in Yellowknife, NT.

Aurora Emporium Art Gallery is a northern owned business specializing in authentic Indigenous art and crafts representing the culture of the Dene, Inuit and Metis people of Denendeh.

Our product line features birch bark baskets, moosehide products, NWT furs, carvings, buffalo and muskox leather, souvenirs and more!

 

Bullock’s Bistro

The main entrance of Bullock's Bistro in a building from 1936 in the heart of Yellowknife's old town Northwest Territories.

Bullock’s Bistro is Yellowknife’s most famous restaurant, situated in a historical landmark building FROM 1936 in the heart of Yellowknife’s scenic Old Town, serving up delicious fresh fish directly from the Great Slave Lake, which is only a matter of feet away. Voted the best fish and chips in Canada by Reader’s Digest magazine, Bullock’s is beloved by locals and visitors alike, and its walls are decorated with the glowing testimonials of thousands of people from diverse locations all around the world. All sauces, breads, dressings and breading are made in-house with secret recipes, earning Bullock’s a reputation for culinary excellence over two decades. All-in-all, Bullock’s is a can’t-miss destination for any visitor to Yellowknife. Go find out for yourself!

Fireweed Studio

Fireweed Studio Front View

Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts members display their one-of-a-kind works for viewing and sale at the Fireweed Studio. Located by City Hall on Veteran’s Way.

This historic log building once housed a blacksmith shop at the Giant gold mine. Designated a historic building in 1996, it now serves as the Fireweed Studio. Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts members display their one-of-a kind works for viewing and sale. Open during the summer on Saturday as well as during the farmer’s market, June 21 until Labour Day weekend.