Wildcat Closed for Season

Following the structure fire on Thursday, August 8, the City of Yellowknife regrets to inform residents that the Wildcat Café will be closed for the rest of the season. In the coming weeks, work will be done to restore the building, ensuring the café will be in good working condition for next summer.

“It has been a pleasure working with Chef Niki Mckenzie and we are saddened by the unfortunate events causing the Wildcat Café to close early,” said Johanna Elliot, Facilities Manager at the City of Yellowknife. “We look forward to making the necessary repairs so that residents can enjoy more of Niki’s elevated dishes again next year.”

The City has been working closely with the hired contractor of the Wildcat Café, Chef Niki Mckenzie, to ensure a smooth transition as the café closes down.

“Myself and my team have had an incredible time serving our community as the latest iteration of the Wildcat Café,” said Chef Niki Mckenzie. “The City is working hard behind the scenes to get everything back up and running for the 2025 summer season, where we will bring you a new version of nostalgic classics, northern flair and as many locally grown vegetables we can get our hands on!”