Northwestern Air is a scheduled airline providing service between Edmonton, Fort Smith, Hay River, Yellowknife, Fort Chipewyan, and High Level. We also have charter aircraft available on wheels, skis and floats for camping trips, canoe trips, sightseeing, hunting and fishing.
For over 50 years Buffalo Airways has been operating passenger and cargo air service to communities throughout the NWT. With the addition of modern turboprops like the Twin Otter, Beechcraft 1900 and King Air, Buffalo Airways offers an unmatched level of service for travelers looking to explore the territory we’ve grown up in.
Family owned and operated, Buffalo Airways is a staple in the NWT and a household name after the TV show “Ice Pilots NWT”.
Call or email us now to find out how we can create the ultimate NWT Staycation for you!
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.
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.
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!
The Kilt & Castle Pub is an Irish pub with live music.
Staffed mainly by local artists, Down to Earth Gallery is Yellowknife’s largest selection of locally made arts and crafts.
Serving the North for over 30 years. An excellent selection of Northern books. Special orders and book searches available.
An excellent selection of Northern books. Special orders and book searches available.
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.
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.