List of businesses and areas in Yellowknife that provide services or opportunities for pets and their owners in the Northwest Territories. If you own an animal-friendly business, please feel free to email us and let us know. We’d love to add you to our directory!
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Birchwood Coffee Kǫ̀
5021 49 St, Yellowknife, NT X1A 1P5
867-873-5466
birchwoodnt@yahoo.com
This coffee shop permits well behaved dogs to come sit with their people and enjoy a coffee. They have a line that they ask dogs do not cross in order to maintain safe distance from food and the kitchen. Dog owners should be aware though that they may be asked to leave during busy hours.
Borealis Kennels & Pet Specialties
Joanne Cooper
8 Nahanni Drive, Yellowknife, NT or downtown at 5006 Franklin avenue.
867-873-3688
borealiskennels@theedge.ca
Pet store with wide food selection that offers grooming and boarding as well. Two locations. Boarding and grooming only at the Kam Lake location on Nahanni drive.
Canadian Tire Yellowknife
Jason Butorac
328 Old Airport Rd, Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T3
867-873-2403
Canadian Tire Yellowknife is a dog friendly store! Go in and check out the household wares and pet supplies with your dog. Please make sure to keep them leashed and on their best behaviour for the comfort and enjoyment of everyone.
Chateau Nova Hotel Yellowknife
4571 48 Street Yellowknife, NT X1A 0E2
1-866-722-6682
Some dog friendly room available for a fee.
Fetch Some training
Stephanie Van Dyke
867-445-9552
http://www.fetchsometraining.com/contact-us
Fetch Some Training is Dog Training without the use of treats, clickers, or other negotiation tools. You will establish your Alpha role in your pack and create a true bond between you and your dog. You will obtain the tools to work with your dog and understand its personality. This is much more than your average sit, stay, come training!
Fred Henne Territorial Park
Dogs are permitted on leash at Fred Henne in designated areas year round.
Great Slave Animal Hospital
Dr. Tom Pisz
129 Kam Lake Road, Yellowknife, NT
867-873-2579
gsah@ssimicro.com
867-446-2579 (Emergency)
Happy Pooch Grooming and Pet Services
Tia
102 Taltheilei Drive-Kam Lake, Yellowknife, NT
867-446-3569
tia@happypooch.ca
Happy Pooch offers grooming, anesthesia-free teeth cleaning, pack walk adventures, kennel-free boarding and dog training. They also book online for your convenience.
Mackenzie Veterinary Services
Box 3629 High Level, AB T0H 1Z0
780-926-5790
These veterinary technicians travel with their mobile vet clinic to Hay River, Fort Smith, Fort Simpson and Fort Providence.
Northwest Territories Veterinary Services
Dr. Michelle Tuma
nwtvet@gmail.com
Northwest Territories Veterinary Services provides mobile veterinary services for pet owners across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Home and virtual consults are available depending on location. NWT Vet does not provide emergency services.
Prelude Lake Territorial Park
Ingraham Trail
Dogs are allowed in this park, campground and RV park but must be kept on leash.
Qimmiq Kennels
156 Curry Drive (Kam Lake), Yellowknife, NT
867-766-2345
info@qimmiq.ca
Qimmiq is a doggy day care and boarding facility in Kam Lake. They offer day rates or specialty pricing for punch passes. Day care drop off are from Monday to Friday, 7:30-9am. Pick up from 4:00-5:30pm.
Qimmiq also offers grooming, boarding, training and has a gear shop for active northern dogs.
Quality Inn & Suites Yellowknife
5010 49 St, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4
Small dogs allowed to stay for a fee.
Reid Lake Territorial Park
Dogs are allowed at this territorial park and campground/RV park but must be kept on a leash.
Sand Pits
This open area has multiple users at any given time. it is mostly sand with small ponds dotted all over the area. Be careful of snowmobilers, dirt bikes, off road cars and trucks, off leash dogs, and horseback riders. It is located about 3 km west of the airport.
Directions: Drive down 49th street towards school draw. From the airport drive approximately 3 km, on the left there will be a sign for YK Shooting range, turn in there, park.
DO NOT RUN YOUR DOGS BEHIND A TRUCK HERE IT IS VERY DANGEROUS.
Stanton Suites Hotel
476 Range Lake Road Yellowknife NT, X1A 3Z3
1-867-873-6686
contact@stantonsuiteshotel.com
1 dog is allowed to stay per guest, for a fee.
Super 8 Yellowknife
308 Old Airport RoadYellowknife, NT X1A 3G3
833-425-0871
Small dogs allowed to stay for a fee.
The Crooked Whisker
Stanton Plaza - X1A 3P8
867-873-5190
sales@crookedwhisker.com
The Crooked Whisker has been serving Yellowknife since 2014. They offer a wide range of pet products including pet food, accessories, toys and live fish, insects and small caged animals.
They offer free delivery service anywhere in Yellowknife.
The Explorer Hotel
4825 49th Avenue, X1A 2R3 Yellowknife, Canada
1-800-661-0892
The Explorer Hotel allows dogs to stay at the hotel for an extra fee.
The Northern Lights Motel
5115- 50th Street, Yellowknife, NT, Canada
867-873-6023
Dogs allowed to stay for an extra fee.
Tin Can Hill
Open area used by multiple users. Be wary of snowmobilers, cyclists, off leash dogs and broken glass. It is located just off of School Draw Ave.
Directions: Drive down 49th street towards school draw. At the corner of School Draw turn right into a dead end. There is a dirt road leading up the hill which is the off-leash area.
Yellowknife Dog Park
Behind the Yellowknife Curling Club.
The first and only fenced, safe, off-leash park for dogs in the NWT!
Directions: Park between the swimming pool and arena and walk south on the access road (but not along the frame lake trail). You will see the fenced area.
Yellowknife Ski Club
Directions: Drive North on the Ingraham trail and it will be on your right just before the dump. It's well marked with signs.
This area is somewhat swampy in places but it has beautiful views. This area is for use only in the summer. It is located on the Ingraham Trail, approximately 1 km from the Explorer Hotel.
Yellowknife Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Michael Hughes
308 Woolgar Avenue, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 3B5
867-920-7387
ykvetboutique@gmail.com
867-669-7387 (Emergency)
Weekday appointments: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Saturday appointments: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; Surgery and sick animals: 8:00 am - 9:00 am.