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The 5 Best Museums in Yellowknife, Canada
The land of the midnight sun awaits on the northern shores of Great Slave Lake in Yellowknife, a small but diverse city famous for its spectacular wilderness. Sitting on the edge of the Arctic Circle, the city enjoys summer days with nearly 24 hours of sunlight, and dark winter skies lit up by aurora borealis. Once a gold rush town and now a diamond mining town, Yellowknife is the hub of northern activities, ranging from dog sledding and cross-country skiing to backpacking and birding.
Restaurants in Yellowknife
1. Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 601 reviews
Situated in the capital of the Northwest Territories, the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) produces exhibitions that tell stories about the land, people, and history of the NWT. However, the PWNHC is "more than a museum". In addition to its exhibits, education, collections, and conservation programs, the PWNHC houses the NWT Archives, provides technical, logistic, and financial support to individuals and organizations involved in cultural activities and the arts, and authorizes archaeological studies in the NWT.
Reviewed By 945davisl
We are from Edmonton, hoping to see aurora in Yellowknife. Yellowknife museum is free and very informative. Lots of information about the history, the animal you can find here, and more. Highly recommended.
2. Down to Earth Gallery
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By saskexpl0rer - Saskatchewan, Canada
Walked down to old town and came upon this lovely little shop. Very relaxing atmosphere. If your looking for local artwork they have lots available. They carry locally made bath products as well. Picked up a lovely smelling mint soap bar. Definitely must stop if your in yellowknife.
3. Aurora Emporium Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By S7063SSnancyc - Manitoba, Canada
Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff/owners. Not only telling us about the artisans, but also suggested places to see & things to do while we were visiting. Beautiful glow in the dark aurora paintings, mugs, handmade bison wallets, moccasins are a few things you will find here. We went back a few times. Thanks for the advice!
4. Gallery of the Midnight Sun
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4.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Olivehb
Very friendly and helpful staff and a great store to find your souvenir. Went there twice during our four days stay in Yellowknife since it was the best store of this kind in town
