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    Yellowknife (/ ˈ j ɛ l oʊ n aɪ f /; Dogrib: Sǫǫ̀mbak’è) is the capital, largest community, and only city in the Northwest Territories, Canada. It is on the northern shore of Great Slave Lake , about 400 km (250 mi) south of the Arctic Circle , on the west side of Yellowknife Bay near the outlet of the Yellowknife River .

  2. May 14, 2024 · Discover the best attractions and activities in Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories and the Aurora Capital of North America. Explore the history, culture, nature and wildlife of this scenic and remote city with Trip101's tips and recommendations.

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  3. May 22, 2024 · Yellowknife, city and capital (since 1967) of Northwest Territories, northwestern Canada. It lies on the north shore of Great Slave Lake, 5 miles (8 km) south of the mouth of the Yellowknife River. It was founded in 1935, one year after gold was discovered in the area, and derived its name from the.

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  4. Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, is an isolated mining town built on gold and now sustained by diamonds—an outpost of civilization surrounded by a vast, austere landscape of...

  5. Feb 6, 2024 · Yellowknife is the capital city of the Northwest Territories, on the North Arm of Great Slave Lake, on Yellowknife Bay. Yellowknife is the main entry point for visitors to NWT. Many tourists come to experience the Northern climate and traditional lifestyle, and to see the Northern Lights.

  6. Learn about the history, culture, and natural beauty of Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories in Canada. Find information on city services, programs, events, and opportunities for residents and visitors.

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  8. Yellowknife. Canada, North America. Amid the droning bush planes and picturesque houseboats of Yellowknife's Old Town, bordering Great Slave Lake, it's still possible to detect a palpable frontier spirit. It's as if you're standing on the edge of a large, undiscovered and barely comprehensible wilderness – and you are.

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