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Yellowknife
City in Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories, is renowned for its lively arts scene, history, and stunning wilderness. Ideally positioned on the shores of Great Slave Lake, the city offers unparalleled opportunities for aurora viewing, outdoor adventure, and cultural discovery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Territory
Northwest Territories
Population
20,340
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
62.45°, -114.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,980
Local Cost
$1,980
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
88
English
97
Temperature
-6.1°C
Summer Avg
15.5°C
Winter Avg
-27.7°C
Record High
30.5°C
Record Low
-55.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
411 mm
Internet Speed
151 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
5
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YZF
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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