Arctic Watch Blog » Enroute to Arctic Watch: Yellowknife N.W.T

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As the summer at Arctic Watch is quickly approaching, I’ve had several guests ask me what there is to be done in Yellowknife, NWT. Guests flying to Arctic Watch depart from Yellowknife, leaving the Northwestern Territories, for the final 4 hour flight, over to Nunavut and north to the Arctic Watch.The city of Yellowknife, located on Great Slave Lake, NWT, is home to roughly 20,000 people. First settled by the Dene indians, and later for mining and accessing villages north of Yellowknife, the locals speak 5 languages (English, French, Denesuline, Dogrib, South and North Slavey). Officially settled in 1935 with the gold deposits in the area causing a post-war gold rush, the town’s industry is now focused on diamonds, transportation, mining, tourism and education.

Overnighting in Yellowknife, on your way back from Arctic Watch is always recommended. There’s plenty to do and plenty to see. From the old bush-pilot community, to the colourful house boats, friendly and relaxed locals, great hiking and fishing, you can easily spend a day exploring the frontier of Yellowknife, NWT. ….

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