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Come experience the true beauty of Canadian diamonds. We feature and sell a variety of loose diamonds, mined, cut, and polished in the Northwest Territories. We also display an arrangement of set jewellery that embodies the unique origin and stunning rarity of diamonds from the Canadian North.

We tell the stories of Diavik and Snap Lake Mine – located 300 kilometers north of Yellowknife – is told in this interpretive exhibit. We showcase the fascinating geology of kimberlite deposits, the technology of mining in the sub-arctic, and the process to turn a rough stone in a beautiful diamond. You can purchase diamonds on site that have been mined, cut and polished in the NWT.

Nova Inn Yellowknife

Come enjoy the Northern Hospitality at the Nova Inn Yellowknife. Conveniently located just off Downtown Yellowknife and steps away from Old Town, this hotel has everything you need to enjoy your stay. We provide a wide range of amenities from our Fitness Centre, Sauna and Business Centre to our spacious rooms and Kitchen Suites, as well as our exceptional service and great prices.

Take time to enjoy our leased on-site restaurant. Enjoy your time at the Nova Inn where we try and provide you with the simple pleasures that will make your stay as memorable as possible.

Aurora Bayside Inn

Located on the shore of Great Slave Lake, the 5th largest in North America, and a short walk from Pilots Monument, where a great panorama of the city can be enjoyed. We are conscientious about our guest’s experiences staying at the Inn. We will do whatever we can to enhance the enjoyment of your stay!

In the summertime, the Inn’s backyard and floating dock offer a natural and peaceful setting to relax and take in the view of the lake and the wilderness beyond. During the winter months, the Inn’s lakeside location provides the dark skies desired for viewing the awe-inspiring northern lights. Each of the Inn’s suites has lake views and access to the dock and property, allowing guests to enjoy the natural environment without sacrificing proximity to the city. Additionally, guests can enjoy a conveniently located, independently owned and operated Flamecraft Grill ‘N’ Chill restaurant, located on the ground floor of the main building. The restaurant is currently open for lunch and dinner from 11am to 9pm (10pm on Fridays and Saturdays), 7 days a week.

Conveniently close to downtown and only 12 minutes from the airport, we are located in the unique and eclectic neighborhood of Old Town. Old Town has plenty to offer for those looking for art, water-recreation, food, shopping, culture and scenic lookouts. There is plenty to do and see right outside the front door of the Aurora Bayside Inn!

We offer three distinct room styles: the Executive Suite, Northern Skies, and Lakeview learn more and book now.

Great Slave Lakeside Bed & Breakfast

Located in the heart of Yellowknife’s Historic Old Town! Great Slave Lakeside B&B is a fully licensed bed & breakfast situated directly on Back Bay of Great Slave Lake. A large bay window offers wonderful views of the lake, landscape and wildlife. The property also offers direct lake access for viewing the beautiful Aurora Borealis. This is truly accommodation on nature’s doorstep!

Great Slave Lakeside Bed & Breakfast is made up of three rooms: one large room with a king-sized bed, queen-sized sofa bed and living area; a kitchenette equipped with everything you need to cook your own meals. The third room is a private bathroom with a claw foot tub and separate shower. Our space is ideal for a couple, 3 adults or young family of four. Self-serve coffee, tea and continental breakfast options are provided. All amenities including linens, towels and bathroom toiletries are available.

Great Slave Lakeside B&B is located within walking distance to many Old Town restaurants, shops and attractions including Bullock’s Bistro, NWT Brewing Company (pub/restaurant), Down to Earth Gallery and Pilot’s Monument.

We strive to make the space inviting, peaceful and comfortable. Great Slave B&B is the perfect place to relax and enjoy Yellowknife’s big back yard.

City of Yellowknife Business License Number: 12 008721. Please contact us for availability and more information.

Old Town Bed and Breakfast

Welcome to Old Town Bed & Breakfast – where you can live like the locals do! Old Town B&B is located on Back Bay of Great Slave Lake and the property has beautiful lake views year round. If you want to get the true Northern experience, Old Town Bed & Breakfast is the place for you.

We strive to make our home comfortable and welcoming for people of all cultures and backgrounds. Our home is an LGBTQ2S+ affirming space.

Old Town Bed & Breakfast has two bedrooms, each with a queen size bed and can accommodate up to 4 guests per party. Guests have their own separate entrance, as well as a private kitchen, living room, dining room, and bathroom.

Old Town Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place for viewing Aurora Borealis (northern lights). The suite looks out on Back Bay of Great Slave Lake and if the aurora are out, guests in the master bedroom can watch them dance over the bay from their bed! Or cozy up on the couch and watch them from the living room. Walk through the yard to the lake and sit on Adirondack chairs to gaze up at the sky.

Old Town Bed & Breakfast is proud to be a member of the Yellowknife Old Town community. Our space is cozy and comfortable and perfect for viewing the Aurora Borealis. It is newly renovated, tastefully decorated, and the perfect home away from home. Sleep in in the comfortable queen size beds after a long night of aurora chasing. Warm up with hot chocolate after snowshoeing on the bay just outside the door. Cook your own delicious meals in the fully equipped kitchen.

We serve Barren Ground Coffee – roasted in the neighbourhood less than a kilometre away, and local delicacies like Northern cranberries are often featured in our continental, self-serve breakfast.

If guests are feeling adventurous they can go cross country skiing on a track set by a neighbour on the lake or walk across Back Bay to visit the Yellowknife Ice Caves. In the summer, rent a canoe and explore the local house boat community, or enjoy a drink on the deck watching the float planes take off.

Please visit our website or contact us for more information.

Tiga Bed & Breakfast

Tiga Bed and Breakfast kitchen area with sink, stove, and counter top in Yellowknife, NWT.

Tiga Bed and Breakfast is right in the heart of downtown Yellowknife, within walking distance of all the main attractions such as the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre and Pilot’s Monument. The location is quiet, a walking distance to the grocery store downtown, many restaurants and Old Town.

Accommodation includes three bedrooms with queen size beds with private entrance, free toiletries, bathshower, huge deck to sit with a cup of tea or coffee to view nature outdoors with access to a garden (in the summer). Dishes, cooking ware and spices are accessible to cook meals. Towels, slippers, soaps, shampoo, conditioner, mattress and pillow protectors are included.

All rooms have carbon dioxide and smoke detectors. Exit light and First Aid Kit is visible to guests.

Complimentary WiFi, and breakfast items are available in the fridge for guests to cook their breakfast.

The nearest airport is Yellowknife Airport is a short cab ride from the property, approx. 9km.

Bob Turner Enterprises Bed and Breakfast

Stay cozy and enjoy the comfort of Bob’s bed and breakfast. Bob offers delightful home-cooked meals and amazing views from just outside the windows. Above and beyond the exceptional guided experiences and cultural delicacies produced by Bob’s Aurora Tours is the sincere hospitality extended to all Bob’s guests. He literally makes his home yours for the duration of your stay at his bed and breakfast and personally takes you out to experience the wonders of the great white north.

Chateau Nova Yellowknife

Chateau Nova entrance and parking lot in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

The Chateau Nova Yellowknife is a full service hotel, conveniently located in the Northeast area of downtown, approximately 5km from the Airport with easy access to the Ingraham Trail and Yellowknife Highways.

Our hotel has 214 spacious guest rooms and suites, conference and meeting rooms, steam room, sauna, fitness centre, complimentary WiFi, the Quarry Restaurant & Lounge and much more. Most recently, we opened an additional building that includes our Executive Apartment Suites with a Full Kitchen including a microwave, stove, oven, full fridge and a dishwasher and a living area with a pull out couch, in-suite washer and dryer and separate bedroom. Great for those longer term stays or staycations.

Quarry Restaurant & Lounge is located off the lobby and has a modern steakhouse feel with local influences and reasonable prices. The Restaurant is opened 7 days a week for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and has something for everyone. Our lounge offers a large selection of craft cocktails, draft beer, and an extensive wine list and is opened daily.

Enjoy Northern hospitality at its finest.

Check out Chateau Nova Hotel 360 Virtual Tour here.

Reid Lake Territorial Park – Campground

picnic tables at Reid Lake Territorial campground

Reid Lake is also an excellent base for fishing, swimming, canoeing, hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, power boating, and for extended canoe trips into the surrounding lake systems. From here, canoeists can access the Lower Cameron River, canoe routes to Jennejohn Lake, and more. The campground features 65 non-powered campsites and 11 tent pads, washrooms, drinking water, firewood, a kitchen shetler and picnic areas, and a playground.

Prelude Lake Territorial Park Campgrounds

Prelude Lake Territorial Park in the Northwest Territories

One of the most scenic trails in the Yellowknife area loops over granite hills and through woodlands as part of this popular vacation spot for NWT residents. The largest developed park on the Ingraham Trail, Prelude Lake Territorial Park offers a variety of facilities, including a sandy beach for swimming, a dock and boat launch, and boat rentals.

Prelude Lake itself is about 16 kilometres long and stretches east and west, forming part of the Cameron River system. There are several islands, and many pleasant places to fish for trout and pike here. There are also two magnificent trails in the park: one a short stroll to a panoramic view; and one a longer, interpretive hike.

Panoramic Trail offers an easy, well-marked half-kilometre walk (much of it on boardwalks) to two lookout points that provide splendid views of Prelude Lake. You can access this trail either from the boat launch parking area near the beach, or from the parking lot located between the boat launch and the campsites.

The Nature Trail forms a loop, passing through several natural zones that vary from loose sand to bedrock to muskeg and swamp, with an equally varied array of inhabitants. Follow a series of informative signs along the way, with pictures of some of the creatures that you may see, including squirrels, ruffed grouse, whiskey jacks, snowshoe hares and crossbills.

Prelude Lake Territorial Park is located 29 kilometres east of Yellowknife. Turn left onto the Prelude Lake access road from the Ingraham Trail and drive past the campground to the day-use area. There are 79 campsites to choose from – 67 non-powered and 12 tent sites. Be sure to pick up a trail guide when you arrive, available at the campground office.

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