Most northerners see Yellowknife as a place to pick up necessary items hard to come by in smaller communities. Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire and Saan stores all hold court here. There are also many places to buy native arts and crafts, but prices can be quite a bit higher than in other places. Then again, you'd be hard-pressed to find shops anywhere else in the North that carry such a handsome array of handiwork. Events One of Yellowknife's most popular festivals is Caribou Carnival, held on frozen Frame Lake every March.
Local merchants sell their wares at bargain basement prices alongside omnipresent food kiosks.
Over the years, Folk on the Rocks has become known as a first-class folk festival. Held on the shores of Long Lake in July, this concert features performances by northern and southern musicians alike. Accommodation Yellowknife offers the widest range of accommodation of any destination in the North. Most prominent is the Explorer Hotel, which sits high atop a hill overlooking Frame Lake. Dining Dining is Yellowknife's next great contribution to northern life.