Imagine getting into a canoe everytime you leave the house!
That’s the life of people who live on houseboats, of which there are several in Yellowknife. It has its advantages: You don’t pay property tax because you’re not ‘within the city’ and the view is beautiful.
Note: The island visible behind the homes is called “dog island,” because people let their dogs roam there.
Extra note: The houseboat community is very close-knit in Yellowknife, because there are only so many spots available through zoning laws. It’s not a case where just anyone can float by and start living there, you have to wait for someone else to move out.
