Yellowknife

　　Yellowknife, also translated as "Yellowknife Town," is located about 400 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, on the shores of Great Slave Lake, and is the capital and largest city of Canada's Northwest Territories. Unlike other cities, this city can be described as a polar city. Though extremely cold, nature has endowed it with another kind of charm — the aurora borealis.

　　Yellowknife is a wild and unique world, and the magnificent northern lights add an extra layer of magic to the city. The winter here is mostly cloudless, which doesn’t obscure the brilliance of the auroras. With well-developed transportation, accommodation, and a wide range of tourist facilities, it has become one of the best places in the world to view the aurora. The chances of seeing the aurora in Yellowknife are very high. The auroras often appear close to the horizon at night, and the best viewing time is usually after 9 p.m. The dazzling auroras are incredibly captivating, stretching from one end of the sky to the other, with long arcs and stunning beauty. Accompanied by the auroras, shooting stars occasionally streak across the sky. To make it easier for visitors from around the world to enjoy the aurora, the city has set up several ideal viewing spots, some of which even allow visitors to soak in hot springs while watching the aurora.

　　In addition to enjoying the mesmerizing auroras, you can also learn about the city’s history and related cultures. The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre showcases the history and culture of the Inuit, Canadian Arctic residents, Dene, and Métis peoples, displaying many artifacts and exhibits from the lives of non-Indigenous northern Canadians.

　　Yellowknife Reason to Visit: Largest city in the Northwest Territories Continent: North America [North America] Country/Region: Canada [Canada] Province/Territory: Northwest Territories [Northwest Territories] City: Yellowknife [Yellowknife]