Aurora Bayside Inn - Yellowknife

Lakefront inn with exclusive hovercraft tours in Yellowknife

Rooms and Suites

Aurora Bayside Inn provides suites with kitchenettes and private bathrooms, including a three-bedroom executive suite that sleeps up to six guests. The standalone cabin with shared bath offers direct views of Great Slave Lake and comes equipped with a microwave, kettle, and coffee maker. All rooms have access to the property's expansive upper and lower decks designed for sunbathing and views of the lake.

Dining

On-site Flamecraft Grill & Chill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, allowing guests to dine without leaving the property. The restaurant offers a steak dinner that can be taken back to the room or cabin. Guests can also walk to Bullock's Bistro for iconic fish and chips or Sundog Trading Post for cinnamon rolls and ice cream.

Activities and Entertainment

Guests at Aurora Bayside Inn have exclusive access to the only hovercraft in Yellowknife through Rylo Hoovercraft tours. The property includes a floating dock for fishing and relaxation, plus a garden and picnic area with outdoor furniture. A guest lounge with satellite TV and board games is available in the common area.

Location and Surroundings

Aurora Bayside Inn Yellowknife sits on the shore of Great Slave Lake, the fifth-largest lake in North America, and is a short walk from Pilots Monument. The inn is located in Old Town within walking distance of art galleries, the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre, and City Hall Park. Free private parking is available on-site, and downtown Yellowknife is 1 mile away.

Family-Friendly Accommodations

Family rooms and the three-bedroom suite accommodate larger groups, with a kitchenette for preparing meals. The property offers a games room and board games for children, plus direct access to the lake for canoeing and hiking. Guest reviews note the inn's calm location and the innkeeper's readiness to alert families when the northern lights appear.

• Exclusive tour: Rylo Hoovercraft - the only hovercraft in Yellowknife
• Location: On Great Slave Lake shore, walking distance to Pilots Monument
• Rooms: Three-bedroom executive suite with lake view sleeps 6
• Dining: Flamecraft Grill & Chill on-site, Bullock's Bistro 2 min walk
• Activities: Canoeing, fishing, northern lights viewing from deck
• Family: Family rooms, games room, board games, kitchenette