Comments on: Yellowknife Wanderings

By: Only Here for the Food » Blog Archive » A White Christmas in Yellowknife

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:24:04 +0000

[...] years ago (my first time up north), we checked off many of the “touristy” items off our list, so this time around, we spent most of the time with Mack’s family [...]

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:55:54 +0000

Valerie – thanks for reading!

Stu – I have heard great things about Bullocks! And yes, I think I will have to make sure they’re open if we do go again!

By: Stu

Stu — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:26:09 +0000

Cool pictures and great write-up. I would reccomend a seperate trip up just for Bullocks. Make sure you sit at the bar so you can get the full experience.

By: A Canadian Foodie

A Canadian Foodie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:31:53 +0000

Sharon,
I know I told you how impressed I was by your Northern experience, but I had to zip back to it again. The outdoor photographs are amazing. The light is magical reflecting off the snow. It feels quiet, and cold, and clean.
Thanks for sharing.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:03:56 +0000

Cathy – I rely on Mack’s camera, which is a Canon PowerShot SD870 IS. It is a few years old, but I find it is great at picking up ambient light. You can probably get the newer model at a decent price if you wait for a sale!

Patti – thanks again for having us! I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of light in YK, and had it been warmer, all of our weather-related worries prior to getting there would have been anti-climactic. Perhaps we’ll get to see the Northern Lights next time!

By: Patti J. Male

Patti J. Male — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:42:55 +0000

We were thrilled to have you and Mack come to Yellowknife Sharon to visit, glad the cold weather didn’t hinder you guys from exploring the city too much. Both Martin and I were also disappointed that you and Mack were not able to see our gorgeous Northern Lights but with that full moon there was just too much light in our night sky. The coat Amanda is an original Canada Goose Arctic Parka – Expedition Clothing Outfiters (only coat for the North unless you get an Arctic Parka specially made) and although it is way too big for me, I needed to wear it over my own winter coat to keep warm with our low -30 temps while Mack and Sharon were here…it was just darn COLD! I think with Great Slave Lake so close to us, the temperatures seem even colder, the wind is sharp and bites you! I don’t remember being shiver cold when we lived farther north in Inuvik with much colder temperatures. Tonight was their Annual Sunrise Festival where locals celebrate the return of the sun with a giant bonfire and fireworks and other celebrations throughout the day. A friend posted tonight that it was a balmy -43 for the celebration! The Arctic Sun set over Inuvik on December 5th 2009 and rose again for the first time after a month of darkness on January 6th. Great Photos Sharon, very happy that both you and Mack could welcome in 2010 with us! Happy New Year! HUGs too!

By: Cathy Walsh

Cathy Walsh — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:52:06 +0000

I’ve been following your blog, and have enjoyed reading it. I am also amazed with your pictures. Do you mind sharing what kind of camera you are using? I’m looking for a new one. Not sure if it’s my camera, or my lack of photographic talent! Thanks!!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:02:04 +0000

I love Mack’s moms jacket!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:21:18 +0000

Debra – it was -36 thereabouts out on the ice road. Thanks for reading.

Chris – I can’t remember if they had tripe or tendon as choices, but no, I’m not a tripe fan…

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:03:37 +0000

It does look like a great trip. Thanks for the recap.

And who would have thought you’d be eating a bowl of pho (no tripe or tendon Sharon?).