Yellowknife · Frame Lake South · Near YZF
Yellowknife is a world-class aurora destination with trails, winter festival energy, downtown dining, and midnight sun summers. North of Sixty is your quiet licensed 1BR basecamp — private lounge and kitchenette near downtown and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
We do not guarantee Northern Lights on any given night. Yellowknife sits under the auroral oval; peak seasons are typically fall and winter. Cloud cover and solar activity matter — book multi-night stays and reputable tour operators when you can.
This is a basement suite with kitchenette (not a full kitchen) — ideal for couples or small groups who want a comfortable, private home base.
Many Yellowknife operators run aurora viewing tours and can arrange pickup/drop-off — confirm pickup address and timing when you book. Policies differ; some only pick up from listed hotels and ask short-term-rental guests to meet at a hotel stop.
Hotel pickup lists are published by the operator. Short-term-rental guests may need to meet at a listed hotel stop rather than at individual B&B/Airbnb addresses. Confirm the current meeting point when booking.
A local tour company — a different business from North of Sixty lodging. Confirm pickup details and the meeting point directly when booking.
Another Yellowknife operator for northern adventures and aurora viewing. Ask about current pickup and drop-off arrangements before booking.
Many operators offer pickup/drop-off, but policies vary by company and season. Always confirm whether they pick up at the suite or ask you to meet at a listed hotel stop. For local taxi travel, see City Cab.
North of Sixty is lodging only: we do not run aurora tours, guarantee northern lights, or guarantee pickup at the suite. Destination guides often highlight roughly mid-August to late September (fall) and mid-November to early April (winter) as strong viewing windows — still weather-dependent.
Frame Lake South puts you close to one of Yellowknife’s favourite city trails — plus a wider network of lakeside walks.
A city-favourite loop for a walk or stretch between tours. Dress for the season — winter trails can be icy; summer evenings stay bright.
Browse Yellowknife’s trails and hiking pages for Niven Lake, Range Lake, Tin Can Hill, and other city routes. Check trail conditions before you go.
Seasonal experiences — festival schedules and ice conditions change with the weather. Verify details for your travel dates.
Yellowknife’s Snowking Winter Festival traditionally builds a snow castle on the ice — dates and access vary by season and ice conditions. Check current-year festival info before you go.
Ice roads and winter lake activities open only when conditions allow. Treat any winter outing as weather-dependent; ask local operators what’s open during your stay rather than assuming fixed routes or dates. We do not guarantee ice-road access.
Downtown dining beyond the suite kitchenette, plus taxi and the nearby Old Airport Road strip for everyday essentials.
Downtown Yellowknife has cafés and restaurants for sit-down meals. Options rotate; ask us for current guest favourites when you book, or browse what’s open near Franklin Avenue and Old Town.
Active local taxi service for getting around Yellowknife. ykcitycab.com · 867-873-4444
Short drive from Frame Lake South: Independent Grocer · Tim Hortons · Walmart · Stanton · YZF. Full details on the suite page.
Around the summer solstice, daylight stretches late into the night — great for long walks, lake views, and outdoor time without aurora pressure.
Pack layers; evenings can still be cool. Pair midnight-sun walks with Frame Lake and other city trails, then rest in the suite lounge.
Historic waterfront neighbourhood with views over Yellowknife Bay — a short outing from Frame Lake South for photos, galleries, and a sense of the city’s pioneer roots.
We don’t invent closed attractions. Festival schedules, ice roads, and operator offerings change yearly — verify details for your travel dates.
Check live CAD availability for your dates. Checkout stays on Lodgify + Stripe.