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The Snowking XV Winter Festival Opening Fireworks

Posted on01. Mar, 2010 by Shane.

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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 Snowking officially opened the [...]

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VIDEO: Kitesurfing in Yellowknife on Great Slave Lake

Posted on24. Jan, 2010 by Shane.

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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 wind was [...]

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Kitesurfing at -36 Degrees Celsius in Yellowknife

Posted on24. Jan, 2010 by Shane.

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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 and fun recreational activities normally [...]

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Dog Walking in Yellowknife (via the Ice Road)

Posted on24. Jan, 2010 by Shane.

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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 seem to love it! They [...]

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A Moon Dog Over Yellowknife

Posted on14. Jan, 2010 by Shane.

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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 by hexagonal-plate-shaped ice crystals in cirrus or cirrostratus clouds”. This [...]

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The Christmas Lights of Yellowknife 2009

Posted on24. Dec, 2009 by Shane.

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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 Christmas lights around [...]

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The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre in Yellowknife

Posted on22. Dec, 2009 by Shane.

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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, local histories, photos and [...]

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REVIEW: Trader’s Grill in Yellowknife

Posted on22. Dec, 2009 by Shane.

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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 at the Trader’s Grill are the exceptional food quality, the unique [...]

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Home for the Holidays: The Caroling

Posted on20. Dec, 2009 by Shane.

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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 Choral Society held this spectacular Christmas caroling concert at [...]

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Home for the Holidays: The Warm Up

Posted on20. Dec, 2009 by Shane.

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On December 15 and 16 the Yellowknife Choral Society held a two-night Christmas caroling concert at the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly. The event was apply titled “Home for the Holidays“. The performance was a collaboration of the Aurora Chorealis, the Yellowknife Chamber Choir and the Fireweed Children’s Chorus with special guests. Home for [...]

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The Aurora Arts Society, 3rd Monthly Artists Demo

Posted on07. Dec, 2009 by Shane.

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On Sunday, December 6, the Aurora Arts Society held its 3rd monthly artists demonstration at the Prince of Whales Northern Heritage Centre in Yellowknife. According to the Aurora Arts Society website “each month, five artists will demonstrate various art forms and techniques and create unique works of art”. The monthly demonstrations are free [...]

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REVIEW: The Black Knight Pub in Yellowknife

Posted on07. Dec, 2009 by Shane.

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In Yellowknife, when someone says they are going to the pub, 9 times out of 10, they are talking about the Black Knight Pub. The Black Knight Pub offers the most authentic Scottish and Irish pub-style experience in Yellowknife. The moment you walk in the door you are greeted with a warm atmosphere of familiar faces and [...]

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3 Across Dee Eye Performs at Le Frolic in Yellowknife

Posted on30. Nov, 2009 by Shane.

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One of my favorite bands, 3 Across Dee Eye, performed at the Le Frolic restaurant in Yellowknife on Saturday, November 28, 2009. The music was excellent, the musicians showed a lot of passion and I found myself feeling inspired by their performance. My first thought upon hearing 3 Across Dee Eye the first time (back in 2008) was [...]

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REVIEW: Sushi North, Japanese Restaurant in Yellowknife

Posted on30. Nov, 2009 by Shane.

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As a matter of fact, yes we do have fresh quality Japanese sushi rolls in the arctic… When I first moved to Yellowknife I was concerned I would not have access to sushi. Thankfully, I had nothing to worry about. Having lived on the West Coast of Canada for 7 years prior [...]

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The 2nd Annual Aurora Arts Society Art Expo in Yellowknife

Posted on23. Nov, 2009 by Shane.

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The weekend of November 21-22 included the 2nd annual Aurora Arts Society’s ARTS EXPO in Yellowknife. There was quite a selection of high-end visual and wearable art available including paintings, jewelry, baskets, cards, pottery and more. The Aurora Art’s Society comprises of many locally known artists - some of whom were represented at the ART Expo. A few of the [...]

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The 2010 Olympic Torch Ceremony in Yellowknife

Posted on16. Nov, 2009 by Shane.

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The 2010 Olympic Torch came to Yellowknife on November 5th for the northern leg of its cross-Canada journey leading up to the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver & Whistler, BC, Canada. The Olympic Torch Ceremony took place at the City of Yellowknife’s Sombe Ke Park, which is located in downtown Yellowknife. The ceremony included snacks provided [...]

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A Saturday with the Yellowknife Choral Society

Posted on01. Nov, 2009 by Shane.

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The power of the voice can inspire your thoughts, move your body and energize your soul. And that is the experience I had while taking pictures of the Yellowknife Choral Society rehearsal at the Yellowknife Ski Club last weekend. The rehersal, which shook the building with ethereal and exceptionally vivid sounds, [...]

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The Signs of the 2009 Yellowknife Municipal Election

Posted on19. Oct, 2009 by Shane.

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You see them everywhere. Signs, signs and more signs reaching out to you for your votes in the 2009 Yellowknife Municipal Election. The campaign signs stand out like frozen representatives trying to convince you that their candidate is the best person for the job. But does having so many signs across the [...]

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REVIEW: Surly Bob’s Sports Bar in Yellowknife

Posted on17. Oct, 2009 by Shane.

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There is nothing better than getting a big meal for a reasonable price in a comfortable atmosphere. And you can get that winning combination at the Surly Bob’s Sports Bar located at 4910 50th avenue in downtown Yellowknife. The sports bar features comfortable seating for all sizes of groups, personable staff and mulitple big [...]

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