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Experience the Northern Lights on the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway

Join us for a breathtaking tour along the stunning Mackenzie River, where we embark on an adventure to chase the mesmerizing northern lights. As we traverse the icy landscape, you’ll have the opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife!

Tour Details:

Time: 9 PM to Midnight (or longer)
Duration: 4-5 hours

Add-On Experience: Extend your adventure with a full-day journey along the Dempster Highway to the Arctic Circle. As we drive this iconic route, we’ll continue our search for the northern lights and keep an eye out for wildlife along the way. Enjoy the thrill of crossing two rivers and navigating the winter landscape via ice road.

Price: $1500 + GST per person
Duration: Full Day (10-12 hours)

Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Dancing Skies Photo Tours

Dancing Skies is a new tour operator in Yellowknife, led by an experienced northern lights chaser and photographer with a passion for contemplation. Specializing in private tours and small groups of up to 5 people, we prioritize silent, serene observation and photography of the aurora, far from the crowds. With expertise in Space Weather data, our tours are flexible and tailored to the weather and geomagnetic conditions each night to maximize the chances of not missing the lights. Every tour is personally guided by the company’s sole guide, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience. Each tour includes professional-quality photographs and, at times, timelapse videos. We welcome special requests, such as marriage proposals, and can customize each program to meet your preferences. Proudly regarded as “the smallest aurora tour company in Yellowknife”, our guide can lead tours in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

The Den – Movement and Wellness Studio

The Den is a Movement & Wellness Studio in beautiful Fort Smith, NWT. We strive to create experiences for you to move more freely, to turn inward, to connect with others, and to be inspired. We invite you to put life down for a little while, and take the opportunity to add more playfulness, curiosity, and kindness to your body, mind, and heart. The Den offers drop-in classes, registered series courses, workshops, and special events. Most of our offerings are a blend of various movement and wellness practices including yoga, sustainable movement, joint mobility and strength, meditation, and mindfulness.

Book your next experience now!

Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery Guided Tours

Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery is much more than just a specimen gallery. You will take part in an artistic experience with many of the animals who call the Northwest Territories home – over 60 species of birds and mammals! Our tours are led by guides with extensive knowledge and experience of the fauna of the Northwest Territories who can provide a personalized experience and answer any questions the guests might have.

Guided Tours include a detailed walkthrough of the gallery with one of our guides, as well as a visit to the taxidermy workshop for an in-depth explanation of the taxidermy process and an opportunity to touch and handle a variety of the furs featured in the gallery.

Please Note: Available for groups of 6-20 people. Other accommodations are possible for smaller or larger groups at an additional cost, please reach out!

Indigenous Culture Tour

Our Indigenous tour is authentic to our culture, sharing stories about the past with Indigenous heritage demonstrations, featuring trapping and dogsledding.

Extra

Add a Dogsled ride – $190

Witness the Aurora In Our Warm Skydome

Experience the amazing auroras from our Skydome. The geodome offers the comforts of a hot wood burning stove, couches, lounge chairs and tables for eating fresh bannock and hot beverages, while you take in the dancing auroras from above. Book your seat or group up to 20 people.

Ask us about our 15% discount when you add dogsledding to your Skydome booking!

Two Hour Authentic Dogsledding Tour

Enjoy an exciting dog-sledding adventure along pristine frozen lakes by secluded and well-maintained dog trails, ending the tour at the heated trapper’s camp with hot beverages and freshly made bannock. Our tours embrace Indigenous culture and traditions, sharing our stories of true northern family heritage.

We offer two adventures

Traditional dogsled ride where you are guided by an experienced musher while taking in the amazing views
U-Drive dogsled ride where you drive your own dog team with a guide on a snowmobile

From Scratch Bakeshop & Boba

Welcome to From Scratch Bakeshop & Boba, right here in Centre Square Mall, downtown Yellowknife!

We’re all about daily homemade goodness, from buttery croissants to Asian soft breads and authentic Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches. And don’t miss our signature bubble milk tea drinks, freshly brewed coffee, and hot tea. We offer both to-go and dine-in options.

Open Hours:

Monday to Friday: 10 am – 6 pm

Saturday & Sunday: 12 pm – 6 pm

NWT Charter Services

Charter the bus. Tour the North. Explore more.

Local tours, private transfers, and charter travel in Yellowknife!

See below for some of our Local Tour options:

Aurora Hunting (Bus or Private SUV)
Aurora Viewing at Cabin and Teepee
Sightseeing City Tours
Bison & Wildlife Tours
Waterfall & Nature Hiking Tours
Art Gallery, Writing Cultural Tours
Multi-Night Aurora Packages

Some of our Private Transfer and Charter Travel around Yellowknife:

Private Airport Transfers (SUV or Bus)
Group Travel & Shuttle Services
Corporate & Sporting Event Transport
Out-of-Territory Trips
Customized Itineraries
Budget Friendly Rates

Need help choosing or can’t spot your tour? We’re here to make booking easy.

Yellowknife City Tour + Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery

We live locally in Yellowknife and that makes a huge difference in understanding the history, local communities and landscape of Yellowknife. We have Cantonese, Mandarin and English-speaking tour guides.

Immerse yourself in the rich northern culture of Yellowknife City with a comprehensive tour. Explore iconic landmarks such as the Legislative Assembly, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, and Frontier Visitor Centre. Take in the charm of downtown and old town on a scenic drive, pausing at Pilot Monument for breathtaking city views. In winter, venture onto the Dettah ice road, and don’t miss the enchanting Snowking’s Ice Castle experience in March.

Enhance your City Tour experience with a visit to Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery, a tranquil oasis in Yellowknife. Whether you’re a fervent nature enthusiast or not, prepare to be enchanted by a captivating world of Arctic flora and fauna brought to life through meticulously preserved taxidermy exhibits. Join us as we delve into the breathtaking diversity of Northwest Territories wildlife and immerse yourselves in the allure and charm of the enchanting wilderness!

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