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...to the Yellowknife Historical Society website! Our mandate is to preserve the heritage of Yellowknife and to promote the development of sites and exhibits that will further the understanding and appreciation of the community's rich and fascinating history, while contributing to the tourism and economic potential of the North. Click here to Get Involved

Did You Know?

The oldest rock in the world can be found in the Northwest Territories. It is called the Acasta Gneiss and is dated at 3.9 billion years.