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YKQT 16: Merv Hardie Ferry

By on August 26, 2010 in Yk Quick Tips

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Yk Quick Tips is your guide to Yellowknife, NT. Whether you are moving to the city, just visiting or live here, we can offer information about all the best things. The show will contain info about what to do while visiting, things to know about moving to the City and everything else interesting about the Knife .

Time to head across the Mighty MacKenzie River

Whether you are coming or going, or live here or are just visiting, if you drive between May and December you will probably cross the MacKenzie River on the Merv Hardie Ferry. The Ferry is located just outside the community of Fort Providence and operates daily. The first trip across is at 6am the last for the day normally around 12pm sometime.

Most of the time it is smooth sailing, but you do get the occasional bump which may cause some delay. Things like low water levels, ice blockage or just mechanical issue with the ferry can put it out of commission with little to no notice. Best way to keep informed is to check the Department of Transportation website before heading out on the highway.

In this episode I talk about things to be aware of when it come to freeze-up and spring-thaw and how Yellowknife isn’t affected as much as it once was. I go more into depth on the ferry operations and a bit about the Deh Cho Bridge.

All that and more information you’ll want to hear in episode 16 of Yk Quick Tips. Remember to SUBSCRIBE via iTunes and send in your Yellowknife related questions to info@ykonline.ca

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YKQT 15: Where to Rent a Canoe or Kayak

By on August 19, 2010 in Yk Quick Tips

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Yk Quick Tips is your guide to Yellowknife, NT. Whether you are moving to the city, just visiting or live here, we can offer information about all the best things. The show will contain info about what to do while visiting, things to know about moving to the City and everything else interesting about the Knife .

Where do you rent a Canoe or Kayak in Yellowknife?

I have seen the question come up a few times this summer, most recently earlier this week. Where can someone rent a canoe or kayak in Yellowknife?

Well, there are two different places, that I know of. Both are locally owned and operated and I trust both equally. Ironically the price to rent from both places is the same, so in my opinion it doesn’t matter which one you go to. The only deciding factor might be who has what available.

The first is Narwal Adventures, they are located down on back bay and you could easily launch into the water right from their front yard. The second place is Overlander Sports and they are considered the all-in-one sports shop for Yellowknife. They provider equipment for almost every sport out there. They are located in downtown Yellowknife and have been in business for over 25 years, all 25 owned and operated by the same people.

Like I mentioned in the show, Yellowknife is surrounded by many lakes perfect for taking a paddle, but be safe. There are also some routes for the more adventurous ones. According to websites, canoe and kayak rentals start at $45/day and go up from there to 7 day for $200.

All that and more information you’ll want to hear in episode 15 of Yk Quick Tips. Remember to subscribe via iTunes and send in your Yellowknife related question to info@ykonline.ca

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YKQT 14: Old Town & Wildcat Cafe

By on August 12, 2010 in Yk Quick Tips

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Yk Quick Tips is your guide to Yellowknife, NT. Whether you are moving to the city, just visiting or live here, we can offer information about all the best things. The show will contain info about what to do while visiting, things to know about moving to the City and everything else interesting about the Knife .

Take stroll down the hill and explore the history of Yellowknife.

Follow me, KyleWith, as we explore Old Town and its history in this episode. I share what I think makes Old Town so unique and interesting, some of the places you should check out and what Old Town was like back when it wasn’t Old Town.

Also, I go into more depth about Yellowknife’s oldest restaurant, the Wildcat Cafe. When it was built, who built it, the history of the building and what they serve today.

Really good episode filled with a lot of good content. Take a listen, leave a comment. Remember, if you have any questions about Yellowknife send them to info@ykonline.ca

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YKQT 13: Ingraham Trail

By on August 5, 2010 in Yk Quick Tips

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Yk Quick Tips is your guide to Yellowknife, NT. Whether you are moving to the city, just visiting or live here, we can offer information about all the best things. The show will contain info about what to do while visiting, things to know about moving to the City and everything else interesting about the Knife .

Take a Sunday afternoon drive up the Ingraham Trail and explore Yellowknife’s backyard

This episode of Yk Quick Tips is about Highway 4, or better known as the Ingraham Trail. It leads west of Yellowknife and in the winter is the beginning of the now famous Ice Road. There are many stories I have heard over the years about why the highway was originally built, but never the less it ends at Tibbett Lake. In between Yellowknife and Tibbett Lake, though, is an outdoors enthusiasts dream. There are lakes to no end, many with boat launches and day use areas. On top of that there is even two campground spread out on the highway for those looking for a weekend adventures.

Find out this and more on Episode 13 of Yk Quick Tips. Make sure you show your support and subscribe to this show on iTunes. If you have any Yellowknife related questions send them to info @ ykonline .ca.

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YKQT 12: Wear a Life Jacket

By on July 29, 2010 in Yk Quick Tips

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Yk Quick Tips is your guide to Yellowknife, NT. Whether you are moving to the city, just visiting or live here, we can offer information about all the best things. The show will contain info about what to do while visiting, things to know about moving to the City and everything else interesting about the Knife .

I don’t understand why people don’t wear life jackets, it is so simple.

There have been two boating related deaths this year in the Northwest Territories and both could have been prevented by simply wearing a life jack. I few weeks back I was out boating on Great Slave Lake and saw one boat after another with people who were not wearing life jackets. I couldn’t believe the kinds of things I was seeing. Situations where a father was taking his kids boating, he made sure they all had life jackets, but he didn’t. My thought then is, when will your kids do as they are floating in the water after you’ve drowned?

I was brought up to wear a life jack when out on the water. Nowadays I’m old enough to think for myself and I still do wear one. I have heard to many horror stories over the years to not wear one. You never know what might happen while your out on the water.

I urge everyone to listen to this episode of Yk Quick Tips as I explorer why I feel we should all be wearing life jacks. Make sure you subscribe to this show on iTunes and send your Yellowknife related questions into info@ykonline.ca

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