Yellowknife
Last updated 2026-10-20 — Capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories. Located 450 km south of the Arctic Circle, on the northwestern shore of Great Slave Lake at the mouth of the Yellowknife River. Named after the Yellowknife Dene who lived north of Great Slave Lake…
Yellowknife
Capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories. Located 450 km south of the Arctic Circle, on the northwestern shore of Great Slave Lake at the mouth of the Yellowknife River. Named after the Yellowknife Dene who lived north of Great Slave Lake. Population: 9,500. Immigration began after gold was discovered nearby in 1934, with another major gold find in 1944. It is now the largest town in the Northwest Territories and serves as a hub for trade and transportation, as well as a center for gold mining. The town has a civilian airport and is connected by road to southern Canada. It boasts numerous sports facilities, especially renowned for its golf tournaments.
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