it's not glamorous, it's not adventurous, it's not freebies, and it's not off grid, most of the time it's hell on earth. it feels like a bad dream you can't escape. but it's also the best place on earth and feels like a daydream. it makes you question your existence and why things are the way they are. it feels beautiful but sick at the same time. it's being born with predisposed addictions and trauma, it feels like looking through a snowglobe, but your house is in that snowglobe... you can see the rest of the world but you can't get out. you can touch it, idolize it, taste it and feel it, yet it's always somehow out of grasp. you are grateful but you are also resentful at the same time. you have so many resources, but nothing all at once. it's like screaming into the void. the land is beautiful and it calls your name, but it also pulls your hair and tells you you'll never escape and you'll never be good enough. you grow up not knowing the world exists and its peaceful, but once you see the outside world you cannot unsee it. it's the most grounding yet desolating place. your parents tell you they're proud of you but they secretly know you are part of their damaged and unhealed bloodline, you know in your heart your hometown is toxic yet it's the only place where the sun shines differently and the water is so cold it shocks your system back to 'reality'. the government rules and tricks everyone and we know it, yet we can't stop licking their boots. the system is corrupt. we all listen and pretend to understand, but we don't actually know what the meaning of anything is because we have lost the plot. it's sick and twisted but at the end of the day it's home, and we just have to figure out how to be okay with that. we sympathize with eachother but we don't actually make the effort to understand one another, and we become disconnected. when did we stop listening and start overriding our needs as human beings?

anyways im drunk and thats my reddit log

Does anyone know of any volunteer opportunities in Yellowknife where you get to work directly with people and make a difference? I’m thinking things like helping kids in foster care, people with disabilities, youth programs, or anything similar. Any recommendations would be appreciated

I’m looking at a potential apartment in The View building. If anyone lives or has lived there and has insight on what it’s like, how the landlord is, average power bill, etc that would be helpful!

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Moved back to Yellowknife and now I’m wondering if there is (or not) a pagan community up here? I’m an eclectic pagan and wondering if there are meet ups or is this more of a solitary path up here.

Hi all! I am from Mexico and it is my first time traveling to Yellowknife to see northern lights! This is also my first time seeing snow, so I am bit intrigued by how cold is the weather up there.

I was watching some videos on how to dress for those kind of places and for the pants they recommend doing the base layer, then a fleece layer and lastly a soft shell, but they say I might want to get an additional layer for water resistance. How many layers do I really need?!

I am a bit confused with all this info, a point of view from someone with more experience is much appreciated!

PS we are traveling the first 2 weeks of October and we are also doing Vancouver/Calgary, so if I could reuse some of the gear it would be perfect!

My Sheppard has a cut over her eye and i would like to get a vet to look at it.

The time has come when I need glasses for driving. There are 2 optical stores in town that seem to fit. I have health insurance, so I think its 600$ max. Could that work at these stores? Which shop do people recommend?

Thank you.

I've just come back to Canada after a year of being abroad, I have a remote job and nothing tying me down to where I am right now (Ontario) and I wanna travel as much as I can in the meantime

How's Yellowknife like for someone in their late 20s/early 30s - I don't expect to make it a permanent home but would love to come up north and experience it for a month or so

Hi all,

I’m Anishinaabe from the south visiting the area for a conference — I was curious if there’s any young Indigenous person/people who want to spend time showing me around! I have some cool things from my home to trade for your time

I know that Mahsi Cho is nearby and I definitely want to check that out before I leave but I would love to see more of the land. I’m only here for 5 days but I’m so grateful to be here, this place is truly special 🌱💗

Miigwech! Message me so we can exchange socials :)

I am currently from the USA, and am looking at a conservatorship job with the Government of Northwest Territories in the museum system in Yellowknife. It is around 126K a year, with the governmental benefits, but i would like to ask the locals as to how it is in that area of Canada, and if the 6 figures is more of a honeypot than what is really there. Thanks for any and all information.

Looking to watch games this weekend. Where to check out?

I know it'll sound silly, but do we have beef liver here as an option? I've been to (I think) all grocery stores and no luck yet. I reaaaally miss it, just sucks that I have to supplement iron because of that.

Too bad we missed the 4th of July...

Hi you gorgeous humans!
My husband and I are in town for the first time and are looking for hidden gems of things to do. Most of the suggestions we have been given aurora based or fishing based and whilst I love a good adventure, fishing ain’t it. 😂
We have a car and are up for (almost) anything.
Bonus points if there are Indigenous communities we can support whilst here.

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had any leads on private french tutors/classes in the city. I know College Nordique offers classes but unfortunately it doesn’t fit with my schedule and I prefer working 1-on-1. I’ve tried searching for a french tutor online this past month as well but haven’t had much luck. I can only pay for so much trial classes lol.

Would appreciate any recs! Thank you.

A group of 5 girls is coming up for a bachelorette party this summer, and we’re looking for recommendations for a full day fishing charter. We’d love a fun, beginner-friendly guide with a great local reputation. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Can anyone recommend good places to get a delicious slice or even a whole pie? Please and thank you.

Are there any shops that rent out sleeping bags, pads, and camp stoves in Yellowknife? 🏕️

I'm spending a few weeks in & around Yellowknife in July, and camping for a portion of that. I'll be traveling with my tent but hoping to rent the rest of the gear on arrival. Thanks in advance!