FOUR reasons WHY living in Yellowknife is DIFFICULT sometimes! || Northwest Territories, Canada

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Hey guys! I think everyone is getting the wrong idea about this video for some reason! Sorry I didn’t make this more clear but I love living here. My entire channel is practically dedicated to showing why it is great to live here! I don’t have any desire to move I was just trying to share some of the hard things to just make people aware and to be honest and real! Thanks for understanding! Xo

[@kathydobson2720]

Nope, I totally get that you mostly love it there and were just giving a sense of the few things that are less than perfect :)

[@LifeinYellowknife]

@@kathydobson2720 oh good! I’m glad.. I was starting to wonder with some of the comments! Thanks Kathy!

[@markkuhuhtala2891]

Ok.you live great place:-)

[@nicywicy]

It's not your fault, it's the mindset of today's world. You can't say anything bad about anything anymore or people will threaten your life and the life of your children. How the fk are things supposed to get better anywhere if we keep killing or threatening people into silence anytime they say something they don't like. Don't apologize to these a***holes. And please accept my apologizes for no one being able to listen to anyone anymore and always telling them to can it. So depressing that you are being harassed like this.

[@jaydahome-teillarddeyry6200]

I like that you give a real glimpse at what like is like up North. I really get irritated when people only show the positive aspects of things. I like knowing how things really are.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Aww thank you! The good outweighs the bad for me for sure but there are hard things about living anywhere! No sense in hiding it! Anyway thanks for watching!

[@vibrationoftheone]

I've had 2 friends move up there and they absolutely loved it. Change of pace for sure coming from Toronto.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

For sure! I’m glad they love it!

[@seer1623]

That car issue is incredibly dangerous. A trucker up in Siberia got stranded in a particularly cold winter when his truck broke down in the middle of nowhere and he lost both hands and feet to frostbite.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

It turns out it may not actually be what was going on...that's just what the tow truck driver told me he thought it was. When we took it to the mechanic he fixed it and I forget what it turned out to be but it's good now! :-) Thanks for your concern!

[@mandyramos1671]

Thanks for the info damn 😬

[@loverofhumanity]

Yeah in buffalo recently a shitload of people got stranded and died.

[@delmofritz3964]

Thank you for presenting Yellowknife in a realistic and practical way.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Well thank you! My pleasure!

[@EMEM663]

Hello from another NWT town! Pretty neat this landed on my suggestions page. Following now 👍

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Hello! I bet it’s way harder where you are! Lol! Thanks for following! :-)

[@robertoboehler-blumenau-sc8818]

As a loner and introvert, I can easily fit in such places, small towns in very distant places, and also because I love cold. Currently living in a small town in Maine, which's not very different from your current location.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

That’s great! I totally get that. I’m glad you’re somewhere that you feel comfortable!

[@bonnie_gail]

lol it's very different from NWT

[@dray22222]

Its a blast sometimes, I live north but not quite this far. Very limited places to buy anything and yes amazon is great. Food prices suck and the freshness of fruit is abysmal. Luckily for us our vehicles are reliable; otherwise its an hour tow to the nearest shop. Love the northern lights and the clarity of the sky, freshness of the air. Sometimes the lack of people :P

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Lol!!! Those are great points too! The fruit thing is sooo true! I can’t wait to go on vacation and taste real fruit again! Haha!! Glad you enjoy living in the North too despite the bad things!

[@certifiedloser2112]

This place is great. Make sure to bundle up, I nearly got frostbite after shoveling for a while.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

lol glad you're alright!

[@leostephens1780]

Lived in YK 1989 - 1992 with my wife and kids (third kid born at Stanton YK in 1990. With DND and 440 sqn det. Loved watching your video. Thank you!

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Wonderful! Glad you got to experience it here and glad you liked the video!

[@RedRaiderLobo20]

As a Floridian, I’m always so fascinated at places so cold and remote. My mind can’t even comprehend how isolated it is.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Haha. It really doesn’t feel isolated to me! Even with Covid and not being able to go anywhere hasn’t been too bad! I can’t imagine living somewhere hot and super populated so I guess we are in the right places lol!

[@thaty-wingguy9711]

I lived up in Yellowknife for my childhood (97-2011). It’s not a bad place to live, but it’s the expensive life that really sucks. (Btw, the bowling alley is pretty safe compared to the gold range ;) your all good)

[@LifeinYellowknife]

lol! Yeah it can def be more expensive because of the limited selection and housing but the high salaries make up for it we think! :-)

[@sheldonisnumberone]

You can buy a battery booster, which is the size of a VCR tape, very light very easy to use to boost your car, your husband can show you in about 30 seconds how do use it to boost your car. My 20-year-old autistic daughter has a 1999 Honda CRV and I taught her how to use it to booster her vehicle, and she figured out how to use it and 20 seconds.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

We have one. It doesn’t ever start it. Tow truck companies have brought them too. They just don’t work for the really cold weather but thank you for your advice.

[@sheldonisnumberone]

I lived in Canada for 35 years, I moved to Missouri for the warmer weather, only two weeks of snow a year. It is a much more pleasant existence. I would suggest that your next car be a Toyota, they are more expensive at first, but It will save you a lot down the road down the road on repairs.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Yeah, options are pretty limited here for brands if you want things fixed quickly and not have to wait forever for parts and stuff. It's really a unique area for car stuff. lol. That's so cool you live in Missouri! I really want to visit one day!! I would love to move to America one day, maybe after my husband works long enough to receive his full pension. Anyway, I hope you're doing well down there- it sounds like it was a great choice to move for you!

[@coryfoster9373]

Awesome video!! I was thinking about visiting Yellowknife. Im from Philly (grew up within an hour from center city) and recently lived in NYC for 5 years. Was thinking what it would be like to live in Yellowknife - definitely a change of pace! Haha. I guess I will have to see what it’s like first. Will have to check it out - but keep up the great work!

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Thanks very much! Yes it would def be a change of pace lol!! You should absolutely visit!

[@Outdoorswithmike]

Went to yellow knife few times love the scenery great fishing expensive to live there love the carnival awesome video coming from outdoors with Mike Northern Alberta Canada

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Thanks Mike. Yes, my husband is obsessed with fishing! I'm not familiar with the carnival. Best of luck with your channel! :)

[@Outdoorswithmike]

@@LifeinYellowknife OK I see be cool to see some fishing in the spring always good to fish with the rod catch and release videos from your husband be cool to see also my sister used to live in prelude lake half an hour drive north of Yellowknife couple of lakes that way good fishing ✌🏾👍🏾

[@geoffmarshall6925]

How often do you see the Northern Lights? While living in Yellowknife isn't something I would consider, I would LOVE to visit and seeing the northern lights is reason #1 for that. I know I don't have to go that far north to see them but Yellowknife is a place I've had my sights set on for years.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

I’ve never seen them but I’ve tried a few times. Lots of ppl come for that reason. I hope you get to come and experience seeing them!

[@geoffmarshall6925]

@@LifeinYellowknife Thanks for the reply, I really hope to come up someday👍

[@bobbates7343]

You need to plug your car in . The block heater the battery heater and the oil pan heater. Then you should carry supplies in your car for the cold . A tent heater will work provided you leave the window down a crack. You should also learn to make the clothing just order the fabric and a pattern . I grew up with hand me downs and home made stuff.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

You can’t really live here and drive and not plug your car in or have a block heater. We have had both yes and still had issues. I obviously have an emergency kit in my car. There is no reason to make my own clothes. Thanks for your comment but I’m assuming you haven’t watched many of my other videos to make this comment. It’s pretty odd to think I’d be that unprepared living in the north.

[@matKilla9801]

Gymnastics will fill up more than ball/puck based sports. There is only so much capacity in the gym, and trainers can only handle so much kids at once. However with sports like hockey/soccer/lacrosse you want as many players as possible in your league to form enough teams. With big enough populations of players they can even separate the players by skill levels into separate leagues.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

My daughter really wanted to do hockey/skating but the practices were Sundays and also they wouldn't let parents in or to watch. I was supposed to drop her off without her having ever been there and I knew she had no idea how to do any of the equipment herself etc etc. For a five year old that's a bit much in my opinion. But good to know about those other sports not filling up as quickly! We def hope to get them in soccer this year- good to know there is a better chance than I thought!!

[@johnsingleton393]

Are there truck driving jobs available? I live in Alaska, and im looking to move for work

[@LifeinYellowknife]

I’m not familiar with the available jobs I’m sorry! I’m just a random person who lives here lol

[@mariopuzo4509]

Yah.... Sitting here with my lil propane heater in my -5°f in a Minnesota blizzard is as cold as i think id ever like to get. I'll visit the yukon come summertime lol

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Haha! If it’s humid there it’s a different kind of cold I’m sure! It may feel the same at like -15 here or lower! I’m in the Northwest Territories but I’m sure Yukon is similar in lots of ways! I’ve never been!

[@sjsupho]

I plan to visit Yellowknife next March 2023, I want to ask which mobile network works best in Yellowknife. This will help determine which sim card I need to buy when I travel here for one week. I would like to use the sim to stay in touch with fellow traveler in my group (call/text/data) and use my mobile phone to navigate (google maps) and find restaurants (yelp) on my phone. Any insight would be appreciated.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

I'm with Virgin, some people are with Bell. I'm sure there are other options but that's all I know about. If you call the Source here they may be able to help? Have a wonderful trip!!! March is a fun time to come! You'll catch the ice castle hopefully!

[@sjsupho]

@@LifeinYellowknife Thanks. I'm looking forward to the Snow King's Festival as well.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Next week I'm posting the video from last years castle because I forgot lol!! Have a great week!

[@brucemabley9808]

Hi was there for years,miss it.met Sam of strange range,the walkers Yellowknife inn, worked at most aviation outfits, good vids

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Thanks! Hopefully you are enjoying where you at now!

[@pinkfloydguy7781]

I don’t understand why manufacturers don’t make car models specifically fitted for cold weather... unless they do?

[@LifeinYellowknife]

It’s probably hard to find anything that will work in this weather! Or maybe there isn’t enough population that lives in the cold like this? It would be a great idea tho!

[@kobil316SH]

That shit is probably expensive

[@EMEM663]

Vehicles intended for things like construction tend to get modified

[@deepsouthNZ]

I've heard of Yellowknife and thought it was a native village lol, looks like a very nice place with beautiful surrounds. I'm a world away in southern New Zealand one day I'll get to beautiful Canada

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Aww I hope you get the chance to visit! Although, New Zealand sounds like somewhere way cooler! Lol! Yes, many people don’t know what it’s like up here for sure!

[@nasirmehmood6798]

Hi, I'm from PAkistan, was always interested in exploring new places especially the remote ones. Heared a lot about Yellowknife but your channel gives the best opportunity to explore it. Lots of respect and regards, keep up your good work.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

This is so nice! Thanks so much!!

[@nasirmehmood6798]

Are you on Facebook as well, if yes please share the link.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

I am not sorry!

[@ahmedzakikhan7639]

@@nasirmehmood6798 stop being creepy man

[@gurpreetchahal4742]

Shutupp man.... u just looking to get a PR and live in canada

[@zrfmhmd]

Hi. I am a Bangladeshi person. Came to Toronto as international student. I'm in my work permit and I have moved to Yellowknife one week ago. Are you guys still over here? I'm looking for job opportunities but I'm failing to find anything. I have applied everywhere online and there is no other place left now. Is there any help please? I need to get my permanent resident card that's why I had to move somewhere far away

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Welcome! I’m sorry I have no experience getting a job but I check the government site sometimes with my husband and it seems there are tons of jobs! Sometimes it takes a while for them to follow up! Took us months! Hopefully you can find something temporary until then! Pretty much every fast food place and retail place is always hiring! Best of luck!

[@louisvsauthor]

Hi. Thank you for these videos. I'm currently writing a novel which is set in NWT, Canada and I've found a lot of great content from your info as I haven't been to the area before and am obviously unable to travel there with COVID so I do appreciate it. I'll be sure to credit your channel when the book is published.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Wow, well thank you so much! That's very kind of you. I hope you have a lot of success with it! And, hopefully you'll be able to travel up here one day!

[@acid_519]

What is the drinking water situation & water quality like? Is all water potable and safe to drink out there?

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Hey! The water is safe as far as I know lol!! The only thing is that a lot of the lakes around here are poisoned from the mine with arsenic and so that worries me a bit sometimes but we drink the tap water and everything.

[@maqboolhussain7784]

@life in Yellowknife, I might be moving to Yellowknife in a month, what kind of singles accommodation is available there. Kindly advise.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Looking at some Facebook groups might be a good idea. Check out my apartments and houses video for more info on where to look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p52QpGeDbqdsnq8

[@matthewmeadows1617]

Sundays seems weird to me Saturdays works great for families around me.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Glad I’m not the only one! :-)

[@janikas4112]

Ok thank you, we were thinking about moving to Yellowknife and now I have decided not to. 😬 I love the warmth I am from Ontario and our winters are short aren’t cold 🥶 the coldest -25. I guess it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

You’re so right it’s def not everyone’s cup of tea! I’ll trade the cold for easy going, predictable weather any day! But yeah the winters def feel long. I’m glad you decided what is best for you!

[@hairyasstruman2257]

Very insightful. Thank you! I've been considering retiring to Yellowknife. The main reason is because I've only ever known the suffocating, oppressive heat of Louisiana and Georgia. I haven't even come for a visit yet, though

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Oh this is so interesting! I don’t think too many people willingly retire here! Haha!!! It’s funny our different perspectives depending on where we are from! I would say def visit first and make sure it’s in Jan so that you experience the full cold before you make the choice lol!!! Thanks for watching!

[@JacobVBurg]

In Florida so I understand 100%, but you might wanna visit a few northern states here first. Just visiting family in the northern midwest is harder than when I lived there as a kid because the changes in global climate patterns is making the north colder while making our weather in the south hotter and more miserable. People talk about how great the south is until they live in our humidity for a few years straight. :)

[@coolcatmcfat7658]

Wow I'm from Louisiana too and I've been looking into moving to yellowknife all night lol

[@muskymetal3277]

I've always been fascinated by the cities/towns up north, as someone who lives in Downtown Montreal its quite the difference! I had a few questions.. Is the majority population comprised of Native Canadians up there? How developed are the cities/towns? Are there functioning roads, 24/7 electricity and water, etc? What is downtown like? You see many office buildings/high-rises? What is the social culture like up there? Do people have a tendency to be more quiet and keep to themselves, or is it rather lively (comparing to nightlife in cities like Toronto or Ottawa) How cold does it get during the winter? Is the terrain mainly forests like it is down south or is it more plains/grasslands? Does anyone live on those small islands at the northernmost parts of the Northwest Territories? Thanks in advance! Hope the winter is going fine up there.. Its been -41 here so I cant comprehend what you guys have.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

I’d be happy to answer those questions in an upcoming video/live. :-) I’ve never heard of it being -41 in Montreal. That’s insane. You can def comprehend it if that’s true!

[@muskymetal3277]

@@LifeinYellowknife Yeah, it was quite insane 😂. To be more specific, the 'feels-like' temperature was -41, its actual temperature was hovering around -25 to -30. However the feels-like temp is far more indicative since it represents what the temperature actually feels like to the human body when factoring in humidity levels, wind speed and amount of sunshine etc.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Oh ok! Yeah for sure! HA, thanks for clarifying that!

[@soooslaaal8204]

Well the first question was answered when she talked about not feeling safe during evenings at the downtown because people become boisterous and start fighting, drinking is a problem very particular to Native Canadians

[@TheTwentySecondDegree]

very informative! thanks so much. looking to one day still move up there.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Wonderful! Im glad! I think I need to do an update to this video too. :-)

[@TheTwentySecondDegree]

@@LifeinYellowknife please do! especially if you do more on the homeschooling portion as my wife is a teacher and could prove as an asset up there! thanks!

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Sure, what would you want to know- I have a lot of videos about homeschooling. I don't know how that would help a teacher though. I'm curious!

[@papabits5721]

How cold was it when you had these issues with your vehicle?

[@LifeinYellowknife]

-20s to -50s once we thawed it out it was mostly around -20 or warmer and we stopped having the issues. We did have one cold week after thawing it out but it was fine then too. We will have to see next year if it persists. I hope not!

[@hanswong287]

However, I have considered working here in the future, because the Northwest region is easier for foreigners to skilled immigrants.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

You should! It's a great place to live! :-)

[@shem4753]

It is all depend what you are going to do as skill labour in yellowknife when it comes to an immigration.i know some people who worked as ramp agent in yellowknife and it didn't help them get PR as well some of them worked in timhorton and it didn't help them get PR so it is all depend on what you are doing it up there.i wish you a good luck by the way.

[@chiadimodekwe3735]

Question: is it easy or hard to get internet to one’s home up there? How is the internet service up there and wifi? Thanks

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Easy! It's great.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

You might want to watch my Q&A vids..they cover a lot of the questions you're asking. :-)

[@charlenegargan9779]

I’m from nwt , and I don’t walk by myself at night . I agree with you on that .

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Thanks for the backup on that! Haha! I’m sure it’s like that in many other places too! Better to be safe!

[@charlenegargan9779]

@@LifeinYellowknife yes no matter where I am . Never walk alone at night . Just insane right now .

[@burgerman101]

Is it hard to live there without a car? Can you get to everywhere you need to go in less than 4 hours when walking?

[@LifeinYellowknife]

No I wouldn’t say so unless you had little children. If it’s just adults it’s very possible. Less than an hours walk everywhere you’d need to go.

[@moeanthony9308]

Great great video . Iam surprised though that you had issues with your Honda Traverse oops sorry Fit. Those cars are so bullet proof. Once again thanks for sharing. Look forward to the next.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

HAHAHA you really picked up on my car knowledge eh?! 🤣🤣🤣 on man good one! Yes I know we went out of our way to get that kind of car (ok my hubby did) and then it is apparently rated really badly for cold weather! Nottt great!

[@moeanthony9308]

@@LifeinYellowknife Iam a car enthusiast so yes it certainly caught my ear. I didn't know that other than they have issues with coils all the time. Well I hope the truck serves better days.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Oh well then anytime I talk about our cars it must be painful for you! LOL! We have decided to try to change the battery at this point... who knows! Thanks very much! I don't know what a coil is or does but good to know it's probably in our future..lol!!

[@moeanthony9308]

@@LifeinYellowknife rofl. Love the sense of humour. Don't get to deep into cars. Nothing more than confusing a coil with mosquitos. Enjoy the weekend

[@Carolina-gz8ug]

Not a cold person, hence why I left Canada for good

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Lol fair enough!

[@journeywithjaneel]

I was just looking on flight and hotel from Halifax, am am surprised to see how expensive it is to visit there. Am kinda disappointed cause I won't get to visit

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Aww I’m sorry! Yes it’s wild! We just flew to Edmonton and thought it was super expensive! Can’t imagine from Halifax!

[@letgoletgod1]

The news in the east is that NWT is in desperate need of oxygen due to the pandemic, I am wondering if this is fake news? They say the bug is raging there. Can you answer please. Much appreciated.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Hey there! The oxygen was an issue for a little while but I’m pretty sure it’s been resolved. Covid numbers are high here though, that is true.

[@mikelin6960]

I’m considering moving to Yellowknife, big cities are too crowded

[@LifeinYellowknife]

For sure! Good luck making your decision!

[@roccobattista8011]

What about construction jobs opportunities? Do you have any informations ? I’m interested to see Yellowknife

[@zrfmhmd]

No job at all

[@chinookskier]

Well presented, I really liked this Video.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Oh good! Thank you!

[@thecupheadfan1837]

It's creative to live in Yellowknife. More thsn 90% of The Canadian population lives about 30km near the USA.

[@zinnia3684]

Don’t you know that the truth triggers people these days. I appreciate knowing both sides

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Lol yeah everyone has “their truth”. *eyeroll* glad you appreciate it.

[@RajKhatwani]

How studying at Aurora college and what is Employment ratio. What is advantage as compared to Ontario

[@LifeinYellowknife]

No idea! Sorry!

[@RajKhatwani]

About what

[@GigabyteWorld]

Do you still live in Yellowknife What’s the best way to contact you I am having issues getting information located in Toronto looking to move before December

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Yea still here! I’m doing a live next week! Are you able to join and ask your questions then? 7:30 MDT next Friday the 28th!

[@chiadimodekwe3735]

Hi there! I was wondering if you knew if you worked for the Northwest Territories Government if they pay for your student loans if you are from out of province such as from Ontario?

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Yes they do! Well for my husband anyway I guess I'm not entirely sure for other professions. I can't remember the specifics but I know one of the payments comes because he works in a rural hospital. They amount to $6000 in payments a year between the two.

[@cmh2111]

Disturbing the peace, ya we know by who. My sister lives there and I hear the stories. Its a sad state of affairs.

[@dinamuhamad1028]

Hello Cassondra , thanks for all the vids . They are all helpful . How tough is it to live in Yellowknife for a single parent with two children. Your help is appreciated .

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Hey there! I think it would be hard for a single parent of two children to live anywhere! Lol! I’m not exactly sure what you are asking exactly. Can you clarify?

[@dinamuhamad1028]

@@LifeinYellowknife definitely that's why I am reluctant to moving there . My family lives in Edmonton but I got a full time job offer in Yellowknife . I don't know if I can handle the cold weather and the kids with no support .

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Oh no the cold weather shouldn't be an issue if you're from Edmonton! Its not THAT much different. I'm assuming you're getting a better salary here so that might make things easier for you with no support! It may be worth it for sure for you! I totally get that it's scary though, to not know things for sure!

[@savlar5558]

Yes, the signing up kids for sports it's so competitive

[@LifeinYellowknife]

:-(

[@mohhameed6501]

Hi kasandra, I really like your videos and the details that you are providing. I live in Calgary Alberta. I always wonder if you have any information about Akeridge around your area . Just like these people who are living off the gred ?? How much and what is the property tax approximately please. I’m waiting for your next video and I hope the best for you and your family.👍 thanks 🙏

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Hey! I’m not sure about that place you specifically asked about but ppl do live off the grid here. Here is a video more on property tax info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p52QpGeDbqdsnq8 thanks so much! :-)

[@goldybansall6851]

Hi can you help with accommodations and job work I'm tecnation kitchen and restaurant appliances

[@shem4753]

I will be moving to yellowknife soon so this kind of video help.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Great! Hope you enjoy it here

[@shem4753]

@@LifeinYellowknife i hope so too as i will be moving there from Vancouver and will be working at summit air:)

[@kristigris7040]

I am a new comer, want to move to northern Canada because I like living in cold place.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Awesome! I hope you love it here! 😃

[@Octoberstorm333]

I feel so drawn to Yellowknife and Squamish BC since watching videos on different province and territories in Canada in high school, I will visit one day ♥️

[@LifeinYellowknife]

That’s amazing! I hope you get to! I hear BC is beautiful too! Where are you from?

[@kittykatz3518]

That shopping situation does sound very frustrating. I live in a city with lots of good options and still rely on Amazon! Are there Canadian chain stores on-line you could order home goods and clothing from that would deliver to Yellowknife? Something like Macy's for example?

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Well not without paying crazy shipping (at least that I know of). I could order from IKEA for example but I can’t even imagine how much shipping would be. I am not exactly sure about other things but it’s def something I’ll have to look into in the future lol!

[@brownbear1657]

@@LifeinYellowknife Hi, I live in Ontario, I know of this Quebec based family owned retailer that I believe has free shipping (migh only be eastern Canada, can't really remember since I saw that a few years back but their quality seems to be pretty good) it's called Simon's.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Wow, that's great! I'll have to check it out when I'm in the market for some new furniture! ;-)

[@arnoldwilson5377]

Is it easier to live there than Iqaluit?

[@LifeinYellowknife]

I just did a video comparing the two! You should check it out!

[@croedeeja]

I keep hearing Illinois but you're saying Yellowknife.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Must be my accent. I don’t know why you’re hearing that but it’s clearly you and not me. Joking, joking!

[@alwayscuriousalwayslearnin]

I know this is older video the arguing and fighting does make sense because Yellowknife Iam sure idf the only major city so anymajor city is going to have issues like that. I am very currious about the NWT Ireally don't know allot about the area just what I have see through a persons gopro playing ice hockey on a frozen lake in the middle of the night a few years back and a few Mini TV seires but those shows usually dont show the truth so it is hard to tell whats for real and what isn't . you are speaking through familiy experiences which is cool, I am going to check out your other videos to get a better idea before Imake any decision on just heading uop that way ( I live in Aldergrove area which for most people they call the lower parts of BC vancouver hehe) it is growing here and a little to noisy\ active for my likeing feeling its time to move. so again wouldnt mind checking the area out and also seeing what types of work is out that way.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Im sure you’re right! That’s a good perspective about major cities.. they don’t necessarily have to be big.. I totally get it! I hope you can find what you’re looking for on my channel! If you find yourself with questions we have started doing lives every fourth Friday of the month at 7:30pm If you ever wanted to join! All the best! We hope to visit BC in the next few years!

[@glennleslie6127]

Great video, thank you

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Thanks for watching! :-)

[@HajisSaya]

Saturday is the Biblical day of worship. Sunday was instituted in 321 ad by the sun god worshiper Emperor Constantine.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Thanks for sharing your opinion! You'd have conflicts on Saturday as well for sure!

[@HajisSaya]

@@LifeinYellowknife I would....Jesus worshipped on the Sabbath Day and so did the apostles for 300 years after him. The same is true of the Passover. The bread and wine ceremony was kept for 325 years once a year. Now people do it whenever they feel like and it means nothing. Things have deviated so far from what the Bible teaches.

[@sgirl2889]

Hi! Just found your video and channel and I'm loving it so far. Could you perhaps do a video for tourists? For example, I'm hoping that once COVID settles down and travelling is safe again, I can visit Yellowknife for the Northern Lights. Perhaps you can talk about when is the best time to visit, your recommendations for accommodation, where to go see the lights, just general things to keep in mind when staying there for a few nights, what to expect, etc. :)

[@LifeinYellowknife]

I would love to do a video like this but I'm actually not sure of the many hotels and everything and I have yet to see the northern lights! I def would like to do something like this in the future though! Thank you for the suggestion! I hope you get to visit soon! Covid sucks. haha!

[@artgreen6915]

Unfortunately right now there's a fifth reason why living in Yellowknife is difficult.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Lol!! No kidding!

[@artgreen6915]

@@LifeinYellowknife how are you coping? I guess you've probably had to leave? I'm sorry, it must be pretty awful.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Oh, we are doing quite well thanks! Feeling very blessed to have such a great church community!

[@Shifty1940]

5:45 and I thought the US was anti religion.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Yeah....no. haha! Canada is BADddddd. haha

[@xsx1113]

Lol what are you talking about? So many Americans consider "their nation" to be a christian one and even more US politicians aspire to be a christofascist nation. I'm so grateful we aren't like America... Yet.

[@yuppystick]

Atheism is gaining a lot of ground, fortunately. 🧠

[@Charmingman79]

I loved this. I’m thinking of moving to Yellowknife and this was very helpful.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Hurray! I’m so glad!

[@punisherthunder]

If that cold, why not wear a fur coat?

[@LifeinYellowknife]

You could if you wanted to. :-)

[@JamesTSeleie]

Haha. No one is getting the wrong idea. Yellowknife has everything you need.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Oh you'd be surprised lol! Thanks tho!

[@JamesTSeleie]

@@LifeinYellowknife when it comes to living in Yellowknife I'm never surprised. Been there done that and got the t-shirt.

[@michaelclarke6402]

The extreme cold is hard on most things but when we lived up north i found that GM vehicles seemed to have problems. people that drove them got stranded a lot Don't know why but that was just what I saw. We had a Chrysler Simca and it was just NO good in the cold. VW did good though

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Thank you for this! I’ll look into that next time we buy!

[@nubiyaenuaraq1447]

Hey! I hope you can respond to me, I don't know how else to message you, I am not tech savvy when it comes to KZbin. But I am in the process of moving to Yellowknife and the housing market for rentals seem really slim and scary. I am a nurse but my position does not come with staff housing. Anyway, I would really appreciate it if you could reach out to me so we can discuss life in Yellowknife, housing market, neighbourhoods to live in or avoid... Thank you and I hope to hear from you :)

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Best of luck to you! I have lots of videos on those topics. Hopefully you’ll find them useful. On my KZbin page Home Screen near the top there is a bar of options with things like videos, playlists, community, etc. one of those buttons will be a magnifying glass. You can use that to search my videos and find what you are looking for. There isn’t much that I haven’t covered about living here lol! As for the rental market, I’d be worried about moving here right now for sure. It’s slim. We got really lucky but I know that people have lots of trouble finding places that they want. I would personally avoid downtown and Lanky Court but really it seems to be kind of a town where things are mixed. My street for example is great on one end and not great on the other. We just had someone on the other end shot at a house party. Anyway, hope you find what you are looking for! My husband is a nurse too at the hospital so maybe we will run into you someday! :-) I totally get the tech savvy thing btw lol.

[@angelabarabas1659]

Enjoyed your video but too cold for me

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Lol I understand.

[@DCFunBud]

People get drunk at night. The later the time, the drunker the people.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

It’s not just at night. :-)

[@AlexPVel]

It´s difficold to live out over there!

[@LifeinYellowknife]

@@AlexPVel lol it’s not so bad!

[@jaysmith6013]

If you want a reliable car, stick to Toyota and Honda. Sure no manufacturer is perfect, but absolutely stay away from Chevy or any other GM vehicle

[@LifeinYellowknife]

We drove a Honda here and had to immediately replace it. I guess the one we had wasn’t rated well for cold. Thanks for the tip tho we will keep that in mind for sure! I believe you about GM lol!

[@Dofaa]

How you live in -40 -50 degree

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Lol I just do. 🤣

[@Dofaa]

@@LifeinYellowknife Respect 🙌

[@LifeinYellowknife]

lol! I don't know how ppl live in the hot places for the record! I would be grumpy and sweaty all the time! lol!

[@stevengaulton8451]

I live in yellowknife

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Nice!

[@vincentvince3505]

Sounds like whalley world is in Yellowknife too guess I won’t go there then 😂

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Ha, I don't really understand your comment but I'm sorry you feel like you shouldn't visit here! I have many other positive videos about Yellowknife on my channel too! :-)

[@moosegill8568]

To cold

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Lol! Noooo! 😂

[@jackmalogov6247]

I'm ready to leave Pittsburgh and settle in Yellowknife!!

[@LifeinYellowknife]

HA, wonderful! Doooo it!

[@paulawalach1770]

First of all why do people buy cars that are not suitable for Yellowknife? THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A CAR THAT IS SUITABLE TO WHERE YOU LIVE UNLESS YOU MODIFY IT. CAR MAKERS PRACTICE "PREDATORY ENGINEERING " THE WAY IT IS BUILT..What i mean is equipped with a dual battery system, a regular lithuim ion battery for summer, and change over to nickel metal hydrade battery for winter, HENCE NICKLE METAL HYDRADE IS BETTER FOR CHARGING IN COLD WEATHER. TOWING VULTURES AND REPAIR SHOPS DON,T LIKE WHAT I,M CONVEYING ON BATTERY TECHNOLOGY. YOU PROBABLY CAN,T GET ONE THROUGH CANADIAN TIRE. stainless steel brake fluid lines, , salt on roads instantly eat those vital components, and leave you in ether a bad accident or killed,stranded. I know better because I do my own repairs . A creature comfort heater garage should be treated as a religious order. VIA rail of Canada should extend its service to not only yellow knife but also to great bear lake to the north. I DRIVE A 1979 CHEVY VAN G-10 WITH A LOT OF STAINLESS STEEL MODIFICATIONS. I,VE BEEN IN THE TRADE AS A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN STATE OF MASS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. I USE COMMUTER RAIL TO GET TO WORK DAILY. I,M AN EMPLOYEE OF THE COMMUTER RAIL OF BOSTON MASS USA. MISS PAULA WALACH--FORMER INDUSTRAL ELECTRICIAN UNION MEMBER IBEW.

[@xsx1113]

Your last point is definitely a "you" problem and has nothing to do with Yellowknife.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

@@xsx1113 they are all “me” problems since you’re watching a channel about my life. Also, it isn’t a problem other places I’ve lived so it’s seemly specific to Yellowknife in comparison to those other cities. I’ve talked to many other parents and it’s a problem for them too- not always for the same reasons but a problem so many sports are on Sundays. If you just want to say you don’t like that I’m religious- maybe just say that next time eh? There’s a word for a person like that though isn’t there?

[@lukewarm6504]

I like Yellowknife BC I I'm from Yellowknife

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Hahaha! Awesome!

[@CarlosRodriguez-gq5lg]

Soy de México y me gustaría vivir en yellowknife saludos

[@ajdavide2910]

Por que? No hay nada alla

[@saulschachter6074]

I liked watching your videos. Iived in Thompson MB 2008-2010 & I think there are similarities. I would have to drive 750km to go to Winnipeg and there was nothing else around. You mentioned your church, I was Bout the only Jewish guy in town, never mind a small community, I was about it. Yellowknife is oro8about the same. I finally left, in 2010 it was a bit lonely there and isolated, but I did meet some nice people there on the other hand. I got to meet people I couldn't in a regular city there. Perhaps you found that where you are, you get to know a few people quite well you otherwise wouldn't due to the isolation.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

I'm pretty sure that is one of the city's we considered moving to before we decided to live here! I'm glad we made the choice to come here in the end! I think it does sound pretty similar though! I'm having a bit of trouble meeting people though with the whole covid thing so it can be a bit lonely! I had one good friend but she's moving away now so that sucks! I'm sure it will come with time! I'm a bit used to it since my husband it so introverted we have never really had people over or anything but he even has friends now so we laugh about that! Thanks for your comment!

[@8BitNaptime]

Guess there's no IKEA up there huh

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Lol I wish! We like the Brick tho! Just bought some new couches I’m excited about! Lol

[@amolveer1]

You are on a Native /First nation people's territory. This is not your ancestor's land. You won't get special privilege's this part of Canada

[@LifeinYellowknife]

People are very welcoming and friendly here. People coming here to live can help. Do you want medical professionals to come here to help the people because that is why my family moved here so that my husband could work at the hospital. No one has made me feel unwelcome here except for a select few comments like this that I have received. It’s very rude. I’m not looking for special privileges. I am looking for a functional car and life. I’m sorry you feel this way and I hope you find happiness and joy in your life. If you can look around at the good around you instead of focusing on such negative thoughts I think that may help! :-)

[@amolveer1]

@@LifeinYellowknife Too bad truth hurts .In next 30 -40 years first nation's will reclaim their stolen land and henceforth there population will outnumber you guyz. Your brother and sister's caused grief to my family member's. You guyz came from britain/europe stole and polluted this beautiful native land. Lot's of native people are missing and never found. How many missing indigenous children's missing. Nobody forced you to work in the hospital as you are well aware your getting well paid with northern allowance so don't forget that and you are not doing any favor by getting paid here in territories. Every day from past so many year's so many visible minorities are the victim of systematic racism. You guyz need to stop causing grief to educated hardworking smart people of colour. Do yourself a favor and read Canada's history:)

[@ronnies3005]

@@LifeinYellowknife This will be a native/first Nation country again.we don't need white folks ruling on our land.we will fight back just wait n watch .This was never your country and never will be. Your ancestors stole it systematically from so as our brothers and sister.We don't want you working our holy territories hospital's

[@CrystalsM5]

I live over there..

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Oh nice! Haha!

[@sesame4401]

have you ever considered just getting a snowmobile haha

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Haha yeah my husband has for sure! I’m assuming it would have similar issues plus We have kids lol

[@sesame4401]

@@LifeinYellowknife I gotcha, I'm planning to move up with a degree in secondary education to teach there

[@LifeinYellowknife]

@@sesame4401 wonderful! I hope you love it

[@RajKhatwani]

Hi

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Hi!

[@shawn7258]

Are there any muslims in yellow knife? Love from pakistan

[@LifeinYellowknife]

For sure! I’m pretty sure there is a mosque here. :-) Thanks for watching!

[@shawn7258]

@@LifeinYellowknife ohh that gives me a relief. I will try to apply for here pray for me i just love canada i wish i can immigrate there❤️ stay safe stay happy always

[@zrfmhmd]

I am a Muslim and I am here in Yellowknife

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Ice Road Santa

[@jaybee608]

👍👍👌

[@manpreetchhajli6638]

Looking gorgeous

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Thanks

[@kelsieauger33]

I have these same problem lol 😂

[@Grimmes12]

Ice Pilots brought me here

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Nice! Hope you enjoy!

[@Grimmes12]

@@LifeinYellowknife yes it was very informative, greetings from NYC

[@samermesmar5484]

sounds like you wanna give up, think about the long beautiful summers and the benefits dear.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

No, no not at all! Most of my videos are about how wonderful it is here. This is only my second about the "cons". Just trying to keep it real with you guys. lol! There are SO many benefits yes! It's lovely! Thanks for your support! :-)

[@InternetOpinion]

These people probably live till 100