Wildcat Cafe
A log-cabin restaurant from 1937 in the old town, a landmark of Yellowknife's early days, serving local fish such as Arctic char and whitefish in summer.
Wildcat Cafe was built by gold rush miners. Its low log structure, crooked doors and windows and long wooden tables preserve the look of the frontier era, and it is listed as a heritage building of the city. It is now run by an operator on a seasonal basis, opening in summer. The menu focuses on fish from Great Slave Lake, reindeer burgers and northern home-style cooking, and it often has a queue. It sits at the foot of the Bush Pilots' Monument, making it a convenient spot for lunch after climbing to the top.
Opening hours
Summer, about 11:00–21:00 (check the operator's announcement for the year)
Nearby sights
- Old Town & Bush Pilots Monument
- Bullocks Bistro
- Ragged Ass Road
- Great Slave Lake (Yellowknife Bay)
- Snowking Winter Festival Snowcastle
- Twin Pine Hill Trail
- Tin Can Hill
- Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre