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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
75
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$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
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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