Why stay here for the trip
- Private Bedroom with lounge space to warm up after late returns
- Kitchenette for snacks, reheating, and hot drinks between tours
- Residential Frame Lake South — quieter than a lobby hotel
- Short drive to downtown and YZF
Yellowknife · Frame Lake South · Near YZF
Yellowknife accommodation while chasing the northern lights
Looking for a place to stay in Yellowknife while aurora / northern lights chasing? North of Sixty is a licensed short-term rental and a quiet aurora basecamp (1 private bedroom suite, sleeps 4), not a tour operator. Lounge and kitchenette near downtown and Yellowknife Airport (YZF). Book tours with third-party operators; we only provide the stay.
Honest expectations
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 base.
Your stay as aurora basecamp
Book this licensed vacation rental for rest between chasing nights — then book viewing tours separately. No “aurora from the windows” promise; no tours sold here.
What we provide
- A private bedroom suite in Frame Lake South, near YZF
- Lounge + kitchenette to warm up after late returns
- Direct booking in CAD via Lodgify
What we do not provide
- Aurora tours, sky-dome experiences, or dog-sledding packages
- Guaranteed northern lights on any night
- Guaranteed operator pickup at the suite address
Find operators via Spectacular NWT directory and the listings below. We are not North of 60 Aurora Adventures.
Northern Lights & tours
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. Also browse Spectacular NWT for destination planning. We link operators for guest convenience only — we do not sell their tours.
Aurora Village
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.
North of 60 Aurora Adventures
A local tour company — a different business from North of Sixty lodging. Confirm pickup details and the meeting point directly when booking.
NARWAL Northern Adventures
Another Yellowknife operator for northern adventures and aurora viewing. Ask about current pickup and drop-off arrangements before booking.
Pickup tip for STR guests
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. Yellowknife has three taxi companies — book by app when you can (many international guests cannot dial local numbers; download apps over suite Wi‑Fi — login via your booking channel): City Cab (Android: Play Store; iPhone: call +1-867-873-4444), Yellowknife Cab (App Store / Play Store / app info; or +1-867-873-6666), and Aurora Taxi (Android: Play Store; or +1-867-873-5050).
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.
Trails & outdoors
Frame Lake South puts you close to one of Yellowknife’s favourite city trails, the free Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre on Frame Lake, and a wider network of lakeside walks.
McMahon Frame Lake Trail
A city-favourite loop for a walk or stretch between tours. Dress for the season — winter trails can be icy; summer evenings stay bright. Often paired with the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre on Frame Lake.
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
Yellowknife’s territorial museum on Frame Lake — Indigenous cultures, northern history, mining and aviation. Free admission; confirm hours at pwnhc.ca. Pairs well with a Frame Lake Trail walk.
Niven, Range Lake, Tin Can Hill & more
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.
Cameron Falls & Cameron River Ramparts
Short, well-marked hike to scenic Cameron Falls via the Cameron River Crossing day-use area on the Ingraham Trail (Hwy 4). The Ramparts are a longer, less-developed upstream hike. Also accessible via the Cameron Falls trail at Hidden Lake Territorial Park. Trail and facility conditions vary by season — parks are not fully maintained in winter; verify before you go.
Winter highlights
Seasonal experiences — festival schedules and ice conditions change with the weather. Verify details for your travel dates.
Snowking & snow castle
Yellowknife’s Snowking Winter Festival traditionally builds a snow castle on the ice of Great Slave Lake — dates and access vary by season and ice conditions. Also listed on Spectacular NWT. Confirm current-year details before you go.
Dettah ice road
A seasonal ice road across Great Slave Lake (Yellowknife Bay) to Dettah, a Yellowknives Dene community. Open only when ice conditions allow (typically winter; verify each year). Planning: Extraordinary YK ice roads, Spectacular NWT ice road tours, or spectacularnwt.com. Visit as a guest — follow local guidance and posted rules. We do not guarantee open dates or access.
Dog sledding
Book with licensed local operators listed in the Spectacular NWT directory (search dogsledding / winter activities). Verified operator listings include Beck’s Kennels and packages such as Traditional Dogsledding Experience. Book ahead in peak aurora season.
Seasonal events calendar
Browse Spectacular NWT events for winter and summer festivals beyond Snowking. Schedules change yearly — confirm for your travel dates. (Long John Jamboree has been hibernating; check whether it has been revived before planning around it.)
Eat & get around
Downtown dining beyond the suite kitchenette, plus getting around: most places are within about a 5 km radius — walk, Yellowknife Transit, taxi, hire a rental car at YZF, or drive.
Dining high-level
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.
Walk · Transit · Taxi · Hire a car
Most destinations guests use are within about a 5 km radius of the suite. You can also hire a rental car at YZF (Budget, Hertz, National — book ahead). If you are not driving: walk for nearby errands, ride Yellowknife Transit, or use one of Yellowknife’s three taxi companies — book by app when you can (many international guests cannot dial local numbers; download apps over suite Wi‑Fi — login via your booking channel): City Cab (Android: Play Store; iPhone: call +1-867-873-4444), Yellowknife Cab (App Store / Play Store / app info; or +1-867-873-6666), and Aurora Taxi (Android: Play Store; or +1-867-873-5050).
Old Airport Road essentials
Close to the suite, and the grocery store and Tim Hortons are walkable: Independent Grocer · Tim Hortons · Walmart · Stanton · YZF. Full details on the suite page.
Summer / midnight sun
Around the summer solstice, daylight stretches late into the night — great for long walks, lake views, and outdoor time without aurora pressure.
Long bright evenings
Pack layers; evenings can still be cool. Pair midnight-sun walks with Frame Lake, Cameron Falls (when trail conditions allow), and other city trails, then rest in the suite lounge.
Folk on the Rocks
Yellowknife’s long-running outdoor music festival at Long Lake — traditionally a July weekend (confirm the current year). Official site: folkontherocks.com · also listed on Spectacular NWT.
Old Town
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.
More seasonal festivals
For additional summer and winter events, start at the Spectacular NWT events directory. We don’t invent closed attractions or fixed festival dates.
We don’t invent closed attractions. Festival schedules, ice roads, and operator offerings change yearly — verify details for your travel dates.
Basecamp for your Yellowknife trip
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