Long John Jamboree
Yellowknife's annual winter festival and celebration on ice, marking the end of the long, dark northern winter.

šŸ“œ Annual winter festival in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
šŸ” Celebrated on the frozen Great Slave Lake, marking the end of long northern winters.

Why Go

šŸŽ‰ Experience unique northern camaraderie and spectacular revelry.
🧊 Witness ice carving, igloo building, and a beard-off.
🐶 Enjoy fun events like the Ugly Truck and Dog contest.
🄳 Celebrate the reemergence of light after winter.

Why Avoid

🄶 Takes place in frigid temperatures.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Huge parking lot available directly on Great Slave Lake.

šŸ•¦ Hours

Annual spring event, typically in March.

Last updated 5 days ago

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