Tin Can Hill
A rocky hill southeast of the city, crisscrossed with trails among bare rock slabs, small lakes and pine forest. It offers views over Yellowknife Bay and is a spot for watching the aurora near town.
Tin Can Hill is one of the natural areas Yellowknife residents visit most often. Several informal trails suit hiking and mountain biking, and from the high rocky points you can look out over Yellowknife Bay on Great Slave Lake. On clear, moonless winter nights, locals come here to escape the city lights and watch the aurora. Admission is free, and there are no facilities. On winter nights, go with companions, bring a headlamp and be mindful of the cold. It is about a 5-minute drive from downtown, or about 25 minutes on foot.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Twin Pine Hill Trail
- Snowking Winter Festival Snowcastle
- Ragged Ass Road
- Great Slave Lake (Yellowknife Bay)
- Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
- Bullocks Bistro
- Old Town & Bush Pilots Monument
- Wildcat Cafe