Signed
5018 52nd Street
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1T4
Hand-drawn hometown collection
The Yellowknife Mug
A hand-drawn celebration of Yellowknife, available at Signed and The Cabin.
15 oz ceramic mugMicrowave safeDishwasher safe
- Community
- Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
- Local shops
The Cabin
Inside the terminal beside the departure exit doors
Directions to The CabinVisit The Cabin on Facebook
1 Yellowknife Highway, Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T1- Store hours
- SignedMonday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday: ClosedThe CabinMonday–Sunday: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.Store hours may change seasonally or on holidays. Check with the shop before making a special trip.
Community
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Yellowknife is a spirited northern capital set on Great Slave Lake, where Old Town character and extraordinary wilderness meet. The Bush Pilots Monument, Wildcat Cafe, houseboats, local arts, and northern lights make it a proud home and a truly unforgettable destination.
The collaboration
Janet’s invitation brought Yellowknife to the mug.
Janet at Signed approached me about creating a Yellowknife Mug after one of her staff members brought in a Sioux Lookout Mug. Janet’s love for Yellowknife shaped the project. She gathered the iconic elements, and it was such a fun collaboration to translate her knowledge of the community into a wraparound drawing.
I especially love the ptarmigans, dog-sled team, and moccasins in the design. The Snowking Winter Festival is another remarkable part of Yellowknife, and the creativity of what people build from snow and ice is incredible. My husband’s love of bush planes and aviation history made those northern aviation elements meaningful to our family as well.
The community received the mug so warmly at Signed, and Emily later approached me about offering it at The Cabin in the Yellowknife Airport. The collection has grown to include a tote and 40-ounce tumbler. It has been wonderful collaborating with Janet and seeing travelers discover the design at the airport too.
The story behind the mug
The people and places behind The Yellowknife Mug.
Signed shares the community story
The character of the place comes into focus
Yellowknife takes shape
One community story from every side
Available at two Yellowknife shops
Inside the illustration
Yellowknife details, drawn by hand.
Bush Pilots Monument
The monument overlooks Old Town and honours the pilots who connected northern communities.
Great Slave Lake
The vast lake shapes Yellowknife’s seasons, recreation, and waterfront life.
Old Town
Colourful cabins, winding roads, and rock outcrops preserve the city’s distinctive northern character.
Wildcat Cafe
The historic log building is a familiar landmark in the heart of Old Town.
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
The museum shares the cultures, art, and history of the Northwest Territories.
Northern Lights
The aurora brings brilliant colour to Yellowknife’s clear winter skies.
Journal · Behind the drawing
The Northern Details Behind the Yellowknife Mug
How a Sioux Lookout mug sparked a collaboration with Signed, and why ptarmigans, dog sleds, and aviation found their way into Yellowknife’s design.
Read the story