They can only smile wearily at distance rules in the Northwest Territories. Just 42,000 people live in an area of around 1,145 square kilometers, half of them are Indians. It's only logical that the capital is called Yellowknife, the yellow knife.
If you are looking for solitude, you have to share that with the largest herds of caribou and bison in America, experience the northern lights in summer and much more that you would not necessarily find in Canada's lonely north.
Northern lights in summer
Northern lights in summer: When solar particles are captured by the earth's magnetic fields and sent towards the North Pole and encounter air particles, northern lights are created. Their colorful fireworks color the sky over the Northwest Territories even in summer, which is why they are also called "Aurora Capital of the World".
Best times to be amazed: marvel at August to the beginning of October and November to mid-April. Where? Tours in and around Yellowknife are popular. But there are also multi-day tours to a remote wilderness lodge, where, in addition to the light show, bears, caribou, bison or elk can also come in front of the camera.
Freshly caught on the table: Bullock’s bistro in the capital Yellowknife should have the best fish & chips – in the world! In addition to the residents, this is what numerous travel portals claim. How they come up with it remains their secret. It is true that there are plenty of restaurants in the country with its countless lakes that have freshly caught fish on the menu: whitefish, trout, pike, pikeperch, cod and whatever else is delicious.