r/Yellowknife

HI,

I am coming from Ottawa and headed to Nunavut via Yellowknife. My flight lands 12:30 AM and my next flight departs at 8:00 AM.

Considering the short time, would it be possible for me to spend the night at the airport? I know the airport closes at 1:00 and reopens at 4:00 - I was thinking of heading to a bar (the one open latest says 2:30 AM). Could I get into the airport after the bar closes or is there somewhere walking distance I can be and then head to the airport at 4 when it opens?

Or do I must get accommodation?

Thanks