Yellowknife, Territorial capital in Northwest Territories, Canada
Yellowknife extends along the northern shore of Great Slave Lake, surrounded by Canadian Shield formations and numerous small lakes at 190 meters elevation.
The settlement emerged in 1934 following gold discoveries, later becoming the Northwest Territories capital in 1967 and transitioning to diamond mining in the 1990s.
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation maintains strong connections to the region through the neighboring communities of Ndilǫ and Dettah, influencing local traditions.
The city experiences extreme temperature variations, from -26°C in January to 17°C in July, with summer daylight lasting up to 20 hours.
The Aurora Borealis appears approximately 240 nights annually above Yellowknife, while summer brings the midnight sun and extended outdoor activities.
Location: Northwest Territories
Inception: 1936
Elevation above the sea: 190 m
Shares border with: Ndilǫ, Dettah
Address: Yellowknife, NT X0E, Canada X1A Yellowknife X1A Yellowknife
Website: https://yellowknife.ca
GPS coordinates: 62.44222,-114.39750
Latest update: June 4, 2025 04:04
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