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Aurora Village
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Fort Smith Region

Aurora Village

5.8
4.8/5
32 reviews
Aurora Villageis located in the suburbs of Yellowknife in Canada's Northwest Territories. Situated directly beneath the auroral oval, it features many clear nights and dry air, making it one of the more popular spots for aurora viewing. The village is spread out around a private lake, with over 20 traditional white tents lined up along the shore. Inside the tents, wood-burning fireplaces are lit and hot drinks are provided, with guides tending the fires throughout the night. Looking out from the lakeshore at night, the twinkling lights create a northern tableau against the snowy night sky. A distinctive facility in the park is the heated, rotating viewing chair, modeled after a traditional sled. The chair can rotate 360 degrees to face any direction in the night sky, allowing guests to stay warm while scanning the entire horizon to chase the ever-changing, spreading curtains of the aurora. Open viewing heights like Muskox Hill and Reindeer Hill, as well as the open spaces by the lake, are far from city lights and are excellent spots to set up a camera and wait for the perfect aurora shot.Yellowknife · 205m from downtown
Old Town Yellowknife
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Fort Smith Region

Old Town Yellowknife

5.7
4.5/5
6 reviews
Old Town Yellowknifeis the historic heart of Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories. This neighborhood, which emerged during the gold rush of the 1930s, is situated on a rocky peninsula extending into Yellowknife Bay on Great Slave Lake. Miner cabins from that era and later additions are scattered among the exposed rock formations, and the narrow, winding streets still retain the town's original layout, which grew with the terrain, forming a sharp contrast to the orderly blocks of the new city. The Bush Pilots Monument is an ideal vantage point for overlooking the Old Town and the bay of Great Bear Lake, where you can clearly see the contrast between the old and new parts of the city, as well as the colorful yachts moored in the bay.Yellowknife · 1.5km from downtown
Yellowknife Visitor Centre

Yellowknife Visitor Centre

3.7
5.0/5
1 reviews
The Yellowknife Visitor Centre is the official tourism information service center for Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, Canada. Located in the Centre Square Mall, it is open year-round. The center gathers tourism information for Yellowknife and the surrounding areas, providing visitors with planning inquiries and booking assistance for featured activities such as aurora viewing, fishing, and dog sledding. Yellowknife is a popular destination in North America for viewing the northern lights, with opportunities to enjoy the aurora spectacle from August to April each year. In summer, it attracts many nature enthusiasts who come to experience big lake fishing and the midnight sun. The visitor center also provides comprehensive information on local accommodations, dining, and cultural attractions, making it an ideal starting point for deeply exploring the Canadian northern wilderness.Yellowknife · 130m from downtown
Bush Pilots Monument

Bush Pilots Monument

3.6
5.0/5
14 reviews
The Bush Pilots Monument is the highest point in Yellowknife. This monument not only commemorates the pilots who lost their lives flying over the Northwest Territories, but also serves as an excellent vantage point for overlooking Great Slave Lake, Yellowknife Bay, the Old Town, and the surrounding islands. Wooden stairs near the monument allow visitors to climb up to the observation deck to enjoy the view. From this vantage point, you can take in the city layout of both the new and old parts of Yellowknife, as well as the lake scenery and rocky terrain, making it an ideal perspective for understanding the unique geography of this city on the edge of the Arctic Circle.Yellowknife · 1.8km from downtown
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

3.2
5.0/5
9 reviews
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is located in Yellowknife and houses the most comprehensive historical records in the Northwest Territories, with a collection of over 100,000 valuable exhibits. The interior features multiple themed exhibition areas, including an ecology zone and an Indigenous culture zone, covering folk paintings, sculptures, and wildlife specimens such as muskoxen, Arctic wolves, and Arctic hares. The center also features a dedicated aviation history exhibition area, showcasing rich historical materials related to early aircraft and documenting the unique aviation pioneering history of the Northwest Territories, making it an important place to learn about the history and culture of the Canadian Arctic.Yellowknife · 489m from downtown
Gallery of the Midnight Sun

Gallery of the Midnight Sun

2.4
5.0/5
3 reviews
The largest souvenir shop in Old Town, Yellowknife, featuring maple lollipops, Canadian specialties, unique indigenous apparel, rare handicrafts, jewelry, and moreYellowknife · 1.3km from downtown
Down to Earth Gallery

Down to Earth Gallery

2.3
Located along the old-town section of Franklin Ave, you'll find amazing art exhibitions, distinctive hanging decorations that gently sway, and exquisite handmade crafts.Yellowknife · 1.3km from downtown
Somba K'e Civic Plaza

Somba K'e Civic Plaza

2.3
Yellowknife · 358m from downtown
Fred Henne Territorial Park

Fred Henne Territorial Park

2.3
The park is located near Yellowknife. The park's campsites are divided into powered and unpowered sites. If you want to experience the wild outdoors, you can choose an unpowered site. The campground offers complete facilities and resources, such as kitchens, bathrooms, firewood, playgrounds, and more. There is also a beach you shouldn't miss, where you can enjoy various water activities. Additionally, you can go cycling in the park or take a guided tour to see the local wilderness views.Yellowknife · 2.6km from downtown
Nature's North Wildlife Gallery

Nature's North Wildlife Gallery

2.3
Yellowknife · 3.7km from downtown

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布吉岛女18 September 2025
5.0
Living in a village with the Northern Lights 🌲✨ I have to go to Mohe to see the Northern Lights. The inky blue night sky is a mysterious curtain, and the green and white aurora dances freely, like dreamy ribbons or ethereal spirits. The wind blows bitterly, but my heart is ignited by the sight before me. 🔥 This is nature's most luxurious gift. Standing in this silvery world, witnessing the Northern Lights, I feel the vastness of the universe and the insignificance of humanity. Words cannot describe the awe I felt. This encounter with the Northern Lights has become one of the most unforgettable memories of my life.

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踱家姐9 January 2022
5.0
Many people say that they should see the Northern Lights once in their lifetime! The biggest enemy of the aurora is the weather. Whether you see it or not depends on your luck 😁 We have seen six times Aurora Finland Norway Iceland and three times Yellowknife Town The most beautiful and shocking chance rate is probably also Yellowknife Town Which in Yellowknife twice was fortunate enough to witness the aurora explosion the whole sky is also dancing that feeling is still in sight 😱 The only drawback of Yellowknife is really purely to see the aurora without any sightseeing attractions Up to add a hiking or fishing etc. Unlike other European countries where you can see the aurora have beautiful sights But I still love Yellowknife Town She has never let me down To see the aurora in Yellowknife is recommended to follow a local light chasing group because it is the most well-known place to see the aurora also because it will chase the light will not stop only one location becomes more likely to see the aurora and some of which have their own tents to take pictures More features will also take aurora portraits for customers 👍 Every year late August September 12 to early April is also the Yellowknife aurora season I prefer September because the weather is roughly 0 degrees or so not too cold lake can also reflect the aurora reflection beautiful December to February is 0 below 30 or so 40 degrees Hong Kong people can't stand it again😂 Go to the photo🎉

Old Town Yellowknife

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小豆子爸1 February 2026
5.0
At the visitor center, you can get a free certificate and postcard.

Yellowknife Visitor Centre

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尹泡喵15 October 2019
5.0
The Pilots' Monument is right on the edge of the Great Slave Lake, very close to the Internet-famous restaurant and the grocery store selling geese. It is a 100-meter walk and a 20-meter climb to get there. It is on a large rocky hill and is the commanding height for overlooking the Great Slave Lake and Yellowknife.

Bush Pilots Monument

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乖小咪23 April 2020
5.0
The Prince of Wales Museum is the private museum of the Prince of Wales. It houses many of the Prince of Wales' private collections, including many historical artworks, as well as many animal specimens and skeletal fossils, which are extremely precious.

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