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Maximum Fishing #03 – Arctic Version of Bone Fish
Posted on03. Jul, 2010 by Shane.
(This story and photos by Maxim Bludov) – Yes, Yes, I know it sound silly, but fishing for White fish in 3 feet of water closely resembles Bone fishing in the South Pacific or Bahamas. Lake White fish has been a staple of the Canadian Northern waters for generations. [...]
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Robins’ Nest Cam Update: Peep and Cheep Fledge!
Posted on22. Jun, 2010 by Shane.
On June 22, 2010 between 10:55 am and 12:55 pm our two little robin chicks fledged! For the past two weeks we have been host to a little family of American Robins nesting underneath our deck in Yellowknife. We stopped all backyard activities so [...]
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Live Robin’s Nest Cam in Yellowknife!
Posted on13. Jun, 2010 by Shane.
It was May 29 when we discovered the little American Robin’s Nest under our deck in Yellowknife. At first we thought it was just an empty nest. But after closer inspection we discovered three (3) blue eggs. From that point on we have halted our plans to renovate the [...]
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The YK Choral Society Presents: Whatever the Weather
Posted on03. Apr, 2010 by Shane.
Voices of nature could be heard singing loud and clear across the north with the choral production of “Whatever the Weather“. On the evenings of March 31 and April 1, 2010, the Aurora Chorealis and the Yellowknife Chamber Choir performed at the Northern Arts and Cultural [...]
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The Last Saturday of the Snowking XV Winter Festival
Posted on03. Apr, 2010 by Shane.
The Snowking Winter Festival in Yellowknife has come to a close. On the final Saturday of March, the Ice Castle was filled with performance art, poetry readings, a hockey tournament, art & photography displays, children’s theatre and music performances. Some of the notable names included photographer Jennifer Moores, [...]
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Caribou Carnival 2010: The Final Day
Posted on21. Mar, 2010 by Shane.
(March 21, 2010) – Today was the last day of the annual Caribou Carnival in Yellowknife. Therefore, after a big brunch at the Explorer Hotel with the family we headed down to Frame Lake to attend the last Dog Sled race. The dogs were very excited [...]
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The Snowking Ice Castle in Yellowknife
Posted on21. Mar, 2010 by Shane.
(March 21, 2010) – The Snowking Winter Festival in Yellowknife is a month long event that offers music performances, multiple art shows, dances, weddings and a variety of other entertainments within a large Ice Castle built by the Kings crew. As I mentioned in the Snowking XV Winter Festival [...]
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Caribou Carnival 2010: The Dog Sledding Race
Posted on20. Mar, 2010 by Shane.
On March 19 – a Dog Sledding race helped kick off the first day of the Caribou Carnival that has been held in Yellowknife every March or April since 1955. According to the Caribou Carnival website the event began as “an annual gathering of trappers” who [...]
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Aurora Borealis in Yellowknife March 6, 2010
Posted on07. Mar, 2010 by Shane.
The Aurora Borealis in Yellowknife came out in force on March 6, 2010. The northern sky lit up in multi-coloured ribbons and coiling rivers of light streaking towards the earth. On this occasion we went Aurora Viewing by Dog Team with Beck’s Kennels a local tour [...]
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The Snowking XV Winter Festival Opening Fireworks
Posted on01. Mar, 2010 by Shane.
Every year there is an event of giant icy proportions that happens in Yellowknife like no other event on the continent (and perhaps the world). That event is the annual Snowking Winter Festival out on Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada. On Fenruary 28, 2010, the [...]
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VIDEO: The Snowking XV Winter Festival Opening Fireworks
Posted on01. Mar, 2010 by Shane.
Check out the video above of the Snowking XV Winter Festival Opening Fireworks in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. The Snowking officially opened the Snow Castle to the public (aka. the subjects) from March 1 to March 28, 2010. The fireworks really pick-up around the 5 minute mark. Make [...]
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VIDEO: Kitesurfing in Yellowknife on Great Slave Lake
Posted on24. Jan, 2010 by Shane.
Check out the video above of Kitesurfing (aka. kiteboarding) in Yellowknife on Great Slave Lake. This day of kitesurfing was captured on April 9, 2009 using a Sony DSC-H9 Camera with Full HD capabilities. It was a cloudy but perfect day with great conditions for kitesurfing too. The [...]
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Kitesurfing at -36 Degrees Celsius in Yellowknife
Posted on24. Jan, 2010 by Shane.
In Yellowknife, the winters are long. And sometimes they are a lot longer than others, which requires Yellowknifer’s to get a little creative with what they do to stay in shape and to distract themselves from the cold isolation. This has naturally resulted in some interesting [...]
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Dog Walking in Yellowknife (via the Ice Road)
Posted on24. Jan, 2010 by Shane.
Have a dog? Do you need to walk it? Is it really really cold outside? Well look no further than the ICE ROAD between Yellowknife and Dettah! These Yellowknife folks have found a novel and easy way to walk their dogs at -36 degrees Celsius. And the dogs [...]
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A Moon Dog Over Yellowknife
Posted on14. Jan, 2010 by Shane.
Here is a photo of a Moon Dog over Yellowknife I had taken on New Years Eve. According to the Wikipedia.org website a moon dog “is a relatively rare bright circular spot on a lunar halo caused by the refraction of moonlight [...]
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The Christmas Lights of Yellowknife 2009
Posted on24. Dec, 2009 by Shane.
Leaving the store from Christmas shopping for the last time sure feels great – especially when you know you have not forgotten a thing to buy, plan, wrap, build, cook or bake. Now you can focus on relaxation. But wait! There is one more thing to do – check out the [...]
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The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre in Yellowknife
Posted on22. Dec, 2009 by Shane.
If you are hungry for the history of the Northwest Territories then look no further than the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) in Yellowknife. Located on the edge of beautiful Frame Lake, the PWNHC offers one of the best places to discover past and present cultural objects, [...]
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REVIEW: Trader’s Grill in Yellowknife
Posted on22. Dec, 2009 by Shane.
The Trader’s Grill Restaurant in Yellowknife provides restaurant goers with an international menu of good eats and yummy treats. Located in the Explorer Hotel, the Trader’s Grill makes for a great get away from the hustle and bustle of the other downtown dining locations (especially at lunch). The standouts [...]
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Home for the Holidays: The Caroling
Posted on20. Dec, 2009 by Shane.
There is nothing like the sound of an amazing choir at Christmas – especially when you get treated with two-nights of it. And with an event name like “Home for the Holidays“ you cannot go wrong. As shown in the previous post – on December 15 and 16 the Yellowknife [...]
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REVIEW: The Yummy Cafe in Yellowknife
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REVIEW: The Twist Lounge in Yellowknife
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Dog Walking in Yellowknife (via the Ice Road)
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Aurora Borealis in Yellowknife, September 16, 2009
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A Moon Dog Over Yellowknife
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Hiking the Ranney Hill Trail, NWT
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The Greenstone Building in Yellowknife
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The Signs of the 2009 Yellowknife Municipal Election
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Escape to Las Vegas Part 1: The Strip
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Escape to Las Vegas Part 2: People Watching
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