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Here’s how you can shine a little brighter in Yellowknife: Tour the Diavik Diamond Mines . A joint venture between Rio Tinto and Harry Winston, since it’s formation in 2003, the Diavik Mines are Canada’s largest diamond mine by production, delivering millions of carats of natural diamonds every year.
YELLOWKNIFE, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine has completed installation of its 3.5 megawatt capacity solar power plant in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The project represents the largest off-grid solar power plant across Canada’s territories.
Our store is Yellowknife's premier destination for loose diamonds and diamond jewellery. Inside our store, you can also enjoy a tour that takes you on a journey through the vast history of diamond mining in the Canadian North and learn about the many complexities that bring this truly unique product to market.
Yellowknife was named capital of the Northwest Territories, and was designated a city on January 1, 1970. The gold mines which established Yellowknife were closed by 2004, but the mining industry remains strong with a bright future through the rich diamond mines 200 kilometres north of the City. HISTORICAL Old Town view 1945
On the center pages of this guide is a map for the walking tour. Each consecutively numbered site, street or building in the text is shown on the map. Italicized sub-headings in the text describe the general location or direction of the route.
Diavik Diamond Mine is an industrial complex set in a remote, subarctic landscape. It consists of four kimberlite pipes associated with the Lac de Gras kimberlite field and is located on an island 20 km 2 (7.7 sq mi) in Lac de Gras informally known as East Island.
Begin a personal journey in Yellowknife, in the beating heart of Bucket List Tour experiences. From stunning encounters with the shimmering lights of the Aurora Borealis to the roar of Virginia Falls, Canada’s highest waterfalls—twice the height of Niagara Fall—to learning more of authentic Indigenous culture, amazing memories await.
