Guidebook for Yellowknife
Drinks & Nightlife
It says Gas bar and Car wash but there is also a Great Pub. It is one of the few places with dancing on the weekend. It has a popular patio in the summer.
Monkey Tree Gas Bar & Car Wash
485 Range Lake RdIt says Gas bar and Car wash but there is also a Great Pub. It is one of the few places with dancing on the weekend. It has a popular patio in the summer.
The Black Knight Pub
4910 49 StOne of the most popular pubs in town.
This is a restaurant / bar. There is live music on Thursday and Saturday nights.
The Cellar Bar and Grill
4910 Franklin AvenueThis is a restaurant / bar. There is live music on Thursday and Saturday nights.
Food Scene
Diamante Restaurant
483 Range Lake RdFine Dining
One side is a restaurant that offers a good lunch buffet on Friday and a great brunch buffet on weekends. The other side is a sports lounge with pool tables.
Coyote's Bar & Grill
484 Range Lake RdOne side is a restaurant that offers a good lunch buffet on Friday and a great brunch buffet on weekends. The other side is a sports lounge with pool tables.
McDonald's
202 Old Airport RdEveryone eats McDonald's
Tim Hortons
309 Old Airport RdThe only Tim's in town
Subway
100 Borden DrHealthy fast food
Sushi North Inc
4910 Franklin AveGreat Sushi
A Taste of Saigon
4913 50 StVery good, fast and affordable!
The Wildcat Cafe
3507 Wiley RdA must! Very expensive food but you have to go.
Opened in the fall of 2015. Very popular!
51 locals recommend
NWT Brewing Company / The Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery
3905 Franklin AveOpened in the fall of 2015. Very popular!
This coffee shop opened in 2016. Very popular. Located in one of Yellowknife's oldest building. It has great character and delicious baked goods. Offers curry for lunch.
11 locals recommend
The Fat Fox Cafe
This coffee shop opened in 2016. Very popular. Located in one of Yellowknife's oldest building. It has great character and delicious baked goods. Offers curry for lunch.
5017 49 St
5017 49 StreetThis opened in 2016. I have not eaten here but I have heard it is good.
Everything Else
Liquor Shop
100 Borden DrIn case your looking to enjoy some cold beers at home on the deck :)
Stanton Territorial Hospital
548 Byrne RdJust in case
Walmart Woodstock Supercentre
499 Norwich AveAny odds and ends you may need.
Narwal Adventure Training-Trs
5103 51 StYou can rent Kayaks here
Sightseeing
Beck's Kennels
124 Curry DrDog sledding
Gallery of the Midnight Sun
5005 Bryson DrBest souvenirs!
In the winter this is where you access the ice road. See the house boats, visit the Longjohn Jamboree (end of March), the Snow King Ice Castle.
Dettah Ice Road
School Draw AvenueIn the winter this is where you access the ice road. See the house boats, visit the Longjohn Jamboree (end of March), the Snow King Ice Castle.
I'm calling this sightseeing because you can rent sports equipment here.
9 locals recommend
Overlander Sports
4909 50 StI'm calling this sightseeing because you can rent sports equipment here.
There is a beautiful green space here. In the summer there is a Farmer's Market every Tuesday evening.
6 locals recommend
City of Yellowknife
4910 52 StThere is a beautiful green space here. In the summer there is a Farmer's Market every Tuesday evening.
X1A 2N3
This tour company will pick you up from the house.
X1A 2P4
Great Japanese company. The owner, Yoshi, will pick you up at the house.
Essentials
Biggest grocery store in town with the best prices.
16 locals recommend
Trevor's Your Independent Grocer
250 Old Airport RdBiggest grocery store in town with the best prices.
Shopping
Shoppers Drug Mart
4911 49 StFor odds and ends.
Just Furs
4905 Franklin AveThis place also has great souvenirs and some affordable furs.
Arts & Culture
Capitol Theatre Yellowknife
4920 52 StMovie Theatre