Road Travel to Yellowknife. Be Prepared for Road conditions according to the season. Road Travel is a beautiful and a lasting memory for the people who have a passion for driving. Before driving to Yellowknife make sure your vehicle is mechanically fit for a long drive, have a roadside assistance membership, collect as much information as possible regarding weather and road conditions. Dont forget to bring a camera along with you. However it is suggested that, try avoiding road travel to Yellowknife in winters, as northern Canadian winters could get as cold as Minus - 40 Celsius or more which could become an unpleasant experience in case of emergencies or a car breakdown. If you drive to Yellowknife during Autumn months it is the most beautiful drive you will ever experience. Passing through the dense and beautiful nature and looking at all the fall autumn colors nature has to show us, breathing in the most fresh air, absorbing the beauty of the nature and you might even see wildli