Old Town
Old Town
4.5
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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4.5
348 reviews
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Very good
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Colriev
Windsor, Ontario6 contributions
Jul 2011
Old Town Yellowknife was a pleasure to see and walk around. We picked up some snacks at TJ's Nut Hut, headed over to Northern Lights Glassware to see some interesting art, then climbed up to the Bush Pilots monument which gives a FANTASTIC view of the entire area. From the controversial house boats to the active float planes and georgious scenery, its an all around beautiful landscape. Top it off with dinner at Bullocks and your feeling quite content among some of the nicest people we've met in Canada, which says a lot as most places we stay are so welcoming.
Written August 11, 2011
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Hanna Y
2 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
Really nice and cold. ..SIt's really cold but very worth it. The weather will go as down as -50.Snow biking is also very fun and nice.
Written April 21, 2019
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Wendy E
Lower Sackville, Canada56 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
This is an area of the historic Yellowknife that you will want to explore on foot. Easy to walk around. Can drive, but mostly one-way roads, with limited parking. We kept going back to enjoy the food and shopping and scenery and interesting architecture.
Written September 11, 2016
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doubleosting
Yellowknife, Canada51 contributions
It's worth a drive thru. The drive itself is average since most of the view and houses are hidden but there are some good little shops down there. Gallery of the Midnight Sun is the best 'souvenir' shop in town. It has classy northern gifts...no cheap cheesy trinkets to be found here. I'm a local and I still buy from that store for my gifts. There is also a little nut shack down in old town that sells lunch foods, nuts,etc. that I've heard great things about. Just Furs is a little store/house on the corner that has fabulous fur fashions! Some affordable fur scarves are great gifts! Bullocks is also in Old Town and every tourist goes...I think it's terribly over priced for what it is and the service is down right abusive but I guess some people think that's charming. Kayaking in Back Bay is a must! A couple companies rent kayaks in town. There are also paddle boats for rent (across from Just Furs).
Written December 30, 2011
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Tracy P
Hong Kong, China654 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Unless you want to bust some specific restaurants of pubs, you have no need to go there. Comparing with new city town, nothing interesting.
Written March 14, 2020
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chalbe
Woodbridge, Canada204 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Beautiful part of Yellowknife, tons of history. Pilots Point amazing view, original wharf, Latham island, stunning architecture both the old and the modern. Lots of restaurants and galleries.
Written June 15, 2019
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bon992017
Red Deer, Canada199 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Old Town is about a 20 minute walk from downtown. There are shops, restaurants and tourist activities. This is the place to be to buy fresh fish from the Commercial Fishermen Dock. Worth the time to walk around. And if you do not feel like walking, there is the City Bus and the drivers are really friendly and helpful.
Written April 2, 2018
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JR H
15 contributions
Jun 2017
I spent $100 at Gallery of the Midnight Sun and they sold me a terrible shirt for $30 that had crooked print and was too small!! I went back to return it and the lady was just closing the door and told me "no I just closed my door!" It wasn't even closed yet!! She was being lazy and didn't want to open the door again. I told her I couldn't come back tomorrow, since I fly out early and she didn't care. I now have a small crooked print $30 shirt I can do nothing with. Don't go to this store! They are rude!!
Written June 8, 2017
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PhotoCitizen
Encinitas, CA34 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
Lots of galleries and a few cafe's and B&B's. But they're all spread out around this small old town area. The best way to see it is to walk. Don't forget to check out the Pilot's Monument at the top of the hill.
Written October 10, 2012
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yegmark
Edmonton, Canada422 contributions
If you want to get an idea of the close relationship between the land and the water in Yellowknife look no further than Old Town. This charming area is home to a number of tourist attractions (Pilot's Monument, Wildcat Cafe, etc.) and a marina. Old Town & Latham Island (adjacent) were once decrepit areas but are now being gentrified by wealthier locals who identified the appeal of of the place not to mention the convenience of living next door to the water. This area can be conquered in less than 30 minutes driving around or, if you're the outdoors type, take a boat ride around the area to really take in the charm.
Written August 9, 2010
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