Yellowknife Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Yellowknife (Canada) or Yellowknife accommodation?  One of Canada's northern-most cities is beautiful Yellowknife. It’s also the capital of the Northwest Territories. Yellowknife derives its name from copper knives used by the Chipewyan tribe during the 1800s and the area to date is still rich in a variety of minerals. This flourishing community is located on the north shore of Great Slave Lake and boasts long summer days and astounding arctic scenery. It is a major gateway to the grand and pristine world of the north. With a myriad of recreational opportunities and historic attractions, this city is an outstanding tourist destination of Northern Canada.
Communities in the Old Town will give tourists an experience of the old time charm and character during the gold-rush era. These buildings are shacks, heritage buildings, and small houseboats. This region is the historic birthplace of Yellowknife, and is situated at the foot of the hill on Franklin Avenue and located on a peninsula that projects into Yellowknife Bay. Another popular attraction is the Wildcat Cafe, the first restaurant in the city, which was built in 1937.
Another main attraction is the Bush Pilot's Monument memorialising pilots that helped shape the city with a lookout offering great scenes of the city and exceptional photo opportunities. Be sure to take a walk down the famous Ragged Ass Road. Other primary attractions include the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre and Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly Building. The town also offers a diversity of outdoor activities. Annual events include the Caribou Carnival.
Yellowknife offers all types of accommodations for tourists. New Town caters to travellers who prefer contemporary accommodations, whereas Old Town provides a stay with character. They accommodate both vacation and business travellers at reasonable rates. Some of these include Yellowknife Inn, Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures and Capital Suites Yellowknife. Restaurants in and around Yellowknife prepare various types of cuisines that can be had at a reasonable cost.
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