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The Explorer Hotel

4.1(1,322)
Hotel

About

The Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife offers spacious, well-appointed rooms with views of frozen lakes and snowy landscapes, creating a serene backdrop for business stays. Its modern design includes a cozy steakhouse with a fireplace and a relaxed lounge, ideal for informal meetings or unwinding after a day of work.

Conveniently located at a high point in downtown, the hotel features 24-hour security, complimentary parking, and a free airport shuttle, making logistics simple for corporate groups. Fitness facilities and nearby dining options add to the comfort and convenience for multi-day events and room blocks.

Best for

  • Executive offsites with scenic lake views
  • Client dinners by the fireplace
  • Multi-night stays with airport shuttle

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Rooms overlooking frozen lake and snowy landscapes
Scenic Views
Rooms overlooking frozen lake and snowy landscapes
Guest rooms on upper floors offer expansive views of a vast frozen lake, snowy wilderness, and parts of downtown Yellowknife, providing a memorable backdrop for any stay.
Relaxed steakhouse with fireplace and cozy lounge
On-site Dining
Relaxed steakhouse with fireplace and cozy lounge
The hotel features Trader's Grill, a steakhouse with a warm fireplace setting, plus The Trapline lounge for drinks, combining comfort and casual dining under one roof.
Free airport shuttle and 24-hour exercise room
Convenient Amenities
Free airport shuttle and 24-hour exercise room
The Explorer Hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to the airport and a well-equipped exercise room open around the clock, supporting both convenience and wellness needs.

At a glance

Rated 4.1 on Google · 1,322 reviews