Arts
Yellowknife is home to a thriving artistic community whose works span a multitude of different styles and traditions. Take a virtual tour of our artistic community!
City Art Collection |
The City of Yellowknife Art Collection currently consists of works by these artists:
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Yellowknife Arts Links |
Transformer & Traffic Light Control Box Program |
During the summers of 2016 to 2018 the City of Yellowknife and Northland Utilities partnered in a public art initiative which saw transformer boxes resurfaced by local artists. View photos of public art and converted transformer boxes. For more information contact communications@yellowknife.ca or 867.669.3424 |
Public Art Policy |
The purpose of this policy is to guide the acquisition and placement of all public art located on municipal property. Fore more information contact us at 920-5600 or communications@yellowknife.ca |
Culture
Yellowknife offers plenty of opportunity to experience the north's cultural heritage. Learn about the ancient aboriginal history of the north shore of Great Slave Lake, the fur trading empire that stretched along the waterways of the 19th century, and the settlers that came to Yellowknife Bay in the mid 1930s in search of precious metals. Experience northern heritage in today's landscape, where old traditions mix with the modern way of life, a Yellowknife where diamonds are now mined from the Canadian Shield, while old methods of transportation - ice roads and vintage airplanes - still provide steady service to our communities.
Yellowknife Cultural Links |
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North Slave Metis Alliance website
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Heritage
The story of Yellowknife is a rich and colourful one. Established as the capital of the Northwest Territories in 1967, Yellowknife has grown from a small collection of tents and wooden shacks, to a diverse and metropolitan city on the shore of Great Slave Lake. From its humble beginnings, Yellowknife has become an important cultural landmark in the territory and is a gateway city to the rest of Canada's North. The City invites you to explore our collective history by clicking on the links below. Should you have any further questions, be sure to contact the Planning and Lands Division.
Heritage Resource Inventory |
City Council has designated nine heritage sites and recognized one within the City of Yellowknife. These sites include: Designated
Recognized
For more information about the process for requesting Heritage Designation or Restoration, and what it means for your building, please see this info sheet. A catalogue of historical buildings within Yellowknife was completed in the summer of 2005, updated from time to time. Note that this catalogue contains many buildings which are not formally Recognized or Designated Heritage Resources. You can find additional information on Designated and Recognized heritage buildings/sites in the Yellowknife Heritage Map and Walking Tours (see below). |
Heritage Committee |
For more information on the structure, activities, and plans of the Heritage Committee, check out the Heritage Committee page. |
Heritage Art |
The Heritage Committee has acquired a beautiful collection of heritage art (see the City Art Collection link above). This art is on display at City Hall, the Public Library, and the Multiplex. |
Heritage Map & Walking Tours |
The Yellowknife Heritage Map provides a brief history of the city, mining, as well as identifying and briefly describing designated heritage sites and other areas of interest. The map is available in hard copy at City Hall. The Heritage Committee has produced a New Town Heritage Walking Tour of Yellowknife brochure and an Old Town Walking Tour of Yellowknife brochure; both of which are available at City Hall and the Northern Frontier Visitor's Centre. These brochures include directions and background information for designated heritages sites and other sites of historic interest. |
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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: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 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