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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 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.

 

Gallery on 47th

The Gallery on 47th Street is a family-owned, local art gallery. We’re focused on providing a venue for artists to exhibit new collections in a professional, dedicated space.

Inquire about venue rental for private events.

Hours of Operation: Hours: Fridays 5-8 pm and Saturdays 11-4

Overlander Sports

Overlander Sports store exterior view with store name at sunset in Yellowknife, NWT.

Overlander Sports is your one-stop-shop for sports and outdoor gear in Yellowknife.

We’ve been getting you out there since 1983. Carrying the latest technology and popular brand names in outdoor equipment and apparel at competitive prices. Shop quality brands like Fjallraven, The North Face, Quartz Co., Sorel, Blundstone, Icebreaker, and Patagonia.

Our Services include:

  • Ski & Snowshoe Rentals
  • Canoe, Kayak & SUP Rentals
  • Fat Bike Rental
  • Skate Sharpening & Repairs
  • Bike Service
  • Ski Repairs & Waxing
  • Team & Workplace Orders

Gallery of the Midnight Sun

The Gallery of the Midnight Sun exterior entrance on a sunny day in Yellowknife Northwest Territories.

This 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 carry a wide selection of outerwear, tees and sweatshirts, northern apparel, books, souvenirs, furs and craft supplies. We offer a fine selection of Canadian diamonds and jewellery. Not just a place to shop, Gallery of the Midnight Sun is an authentic northern experience.