Make sure you follow these guidelines when out on your bike!
- OBEY all signs and signals.
- WALK your bike across the street.
- CROSS the street at the corner
- NEVER ride after dark or in bad weather.
- NEVER "double" your friends or hang on to moving vehicles.
- WEAR bright clothing and reflective gear to help cars see you.
- IMPORTANT: Only a well-fitted bicycle helmet can properly protect your head.
- STOP and LOOK left, right and left again before entering traffic (roadways, driveways, sidewalks, alleys or parking lots).
- STAY on the right-hand side of the road, and ride in the same direction as traffic.
- ALWAYS ride single file.
- ALWAYS use your hand signals:
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TURN LEFT: Left arm straight out. | TURN RIGHT: Left arm out and hand up, like you're saying "Hi". | STOP: Left arm out, hand down at your side |
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Hours of Operation
Winter Hours effective following the Labour Day Weekend
until prior to the Victoria Day Weekend (September to May)
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Summer Hours effective following the Victoria Day Weekend
until prior to the Labour Day Weekend (May to September)
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Mailing Address & Phone Numbers
Yellowknife City Hall
4807 - 52 Street, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4
Switchboard - (867) 920-5600
Mayor/City Administrator - (867) 920-5634
Booking Clerk - (867) 669-3457
Municipal Enforcement (MED) - (867) 920-5630
After Hours (MED) - (867) 920-2737
After Hours (Public Works) - (867) 920-5699