Yellowknife Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
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Old Fort Providence
The remains of Old Fort Providence (not to be confused with the town of Fort Providence) is located on Wool Bay just outside Yellowknife. It was built in 1876 by a fur trader and later became a trading post for North West Company. There are few remains visible above ground.
Prince Of Wales Northern Heritage Center
This cultural centre features information on the history and culture of the traditional and non-aboriginal peoples of the arctic and subarctic regions. New and travelling exhibits. Tours are available. Gift shop and cafe on site. Open daily, year-round.
Idaa Trail
The Idaa Trail is a traditional water route used for centuries by the Dogrib people. The trail runs between Great Slave Lake near Hay River and Great Bear Lake near Yellowknife and was traversed used canoes in summer and dog teams in winter. Various First Nations artifacts have been found along its route.
Hudson's Bay Warehouse
This warehouse is a reminder of the Hudson's Bay Company, one of the oldest and most influential commercial businesses in northern Canada. The building was erected in 1945 to store retail goods and is located on the waterfront in the historic part of Yellowknife.
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