Old Town
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 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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Marie Helene A
Montreal, Canada139 contributions
Mar 2020
Do not expect a town! But this part of Yellowknife is where you will see many of the various things to do, nice food, nice restaurants, access to the Slave Lake and to all activities to be done during winter and summer. Easy parking everywhere. We went there in March, it was cold outside but we rejoyced inside the various bars.
Written March 8, 2020
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Lorenzo el Jefe
Ontario, Canada3,141 contributions
Mar 2020
... of Old Town to understand Yellowknife, location of Ragged A Lane, Bush Pilot Memorial, the Ice Castle in season and more.
Q-Trip: The walking tour with Strong Interpretation
was excellent.
You ask; a historic walking tour of Old Town when
the oldest building is 1930s? Rosie from
Strong Interpretaion can answer that question with
northern aplomb.
Q-Trip: Strong Interpretation has an app for
self-guided approach.
Q-Trip: The walking tour with Strong Interpretation
was excellent.
You ask; a historic walking tour of Old Town when
the oldest building is 1930s? Rosie from
Strong Interpretaion can answer that question with
northern aplomb.
Q-Trip: Strong Interpretation has an app for
self-guided approach.
Written March 3, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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, Canada59 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, China683 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
Toronto208 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, Canada215 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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Old Town (Yellowknife) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town
- Old Town is open:
- Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sat - Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- We recommend booking Old Town tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 4 Old Town tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Old Town:
- (0.11 mi) Bayside Bed & Breakfast
- (0.07 mi) Mo's Houseboat B&B
- (0.19 mi) Sunshine Bed & Breakfast
- (0.19 mi) Captain-Ron's Bed and Breakfast
- (0.22 mi) Hearne Lake Lodge
- Restaurants near Old Town:
- (0.08 mi) Bullock's Bistro
- (0.08 mi) Wildcat Cafe
- (0.06 mi) Barren Ground Coffee
- (0.10 mi) Fishy People Inc
- (0.32 mi) The Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery / NWT Brewing Co
- Attractions near Old Town:
- (0.03 mi) Bush Pilot's Monument
- (0.12 mi) Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures
- (0.06 mi) Old Town Glassworks
- (0.08 mi) Ahmic Air
- (0.05 mi) Borealis Bike Tours Unlimited