Spectacular NWT

Lush boreal forests, sparkling freshwater lakes, and nearly endless daylight. Summer at Blachford Lodge is defined by long, golden evenings and immersive days in the Northwest Territories wilderness. From June through August, guests experience the magic of the midnight sun, with up to 20 hours of daylight to explore, unwind, and reconnect with nature. Paddle across pristine lakes, hike through vibrant taiga landscapes, and enjoy the stillness of a remote, off-grid setting.

Included in All Summer Packages

Return air charter (bush plane on skis or floats) Yellowknife to Blachford Lodge
Accommodation (lodge or cabin) with daily housekeeping
Three delicious meals per day, prepared by our in-house chef
Snacks, juice, tea and coffee throughout the day
Use of seasonal equipment: fishing, canoeing, kayaking, SUP, boating, bird
watching, interpretative walks
Use of boats, motors and fishing gear (un-guided)
Use of hot tub, sauna, tipi, bonfire pits, etc. at your leisure
Handicraft activities
Yoga equipment for personal use
Use of Lodge Facilities: dining room, Aurora viewing lounge, fireplaces, northern
library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, open decks
Basic luggage allowance of 50 lbs per person, including your carry-on baggage

Not Included:

Travel insurance
Guided fishing tours
Transfers and accommodation in Yellowknife

Payment Terms:

Prices are quoted and payable in Canadian dollars
A deposit of 50% of the total package price is required to confirm your booking.
The balance will be due 60 days prior to arrival.
We accept direct deposit, e-Transfer, Bank Draft, credit card via Flywire, or wire transfer

Cancellation Policy:

Deposit is refundable until 61 days prior to arrival except for an administration fee of $1000
60-0 days prior to departure, trip is non-refundable
Bookings with our Prepayment Offers (with additional 5% or 10% discounts) cannot be cancelled and are non-refundable

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Included in All Summer Packages

Return air charter (bush plane on skis or floats) Yellowknife to Blachford Lodge
Accommodation (lodge or cabin) with daily housekeeping
Three delicious meals per day, prepared by our in-house chef
Snacks, juice, tea and coffee throughout the day
Use of seasonal equipment: fishing, canoeing, kayaking, SUP, boating, bird
watching, interpretative walks
Use of boats, motors and fishing gear (un-guided)
Use of hot tub, sauna, tipi, bonfire pits, etc. at your leisure
Handicraft activities
Yoga equipment for personal use
Use of Lodge Facilities: dining room, Aurora viewing lounge, fireplaces, northern
library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, open decks
Basic luggage allowance of 50 lbs per person, including your carry-on baggage

Not Included:

Travel insurance
Guided fishing tours
Transfers and accommodation in Yellowknife

Payment Terms:

Prices are quoted and payable in Canadian dollars
A deposit of 50% of the total package price is required to confirm your booking.
The balance will be due 60 days prior to arrival.
We accept direct deposit, e-Transfer, Bank Draft, credit card via Flywire, or wire transfer

Cancellation Policy:

Deposit is refundable until 61 days prior to arrival except for an administration fee of $1000
60-0 days prior to departure, trip is non-refundable
Bookings with our Prepayment Offers (with additional 5% or 10% discounts) cannot be cancelled and are non-refundable

Northern Legends Fishing Adventure

Northern Legends Fishing Adventure – 9-day | 8-night itinerary for fishing Blachford Lake, Francois Bay, Grace Lake, Magrum Lake, and Slave River Mouth at Great Slave

Venture north for a world-class fishing adventure at Blachford Lodge and beyond, where pristine Canadian waters and trophy catches meet the comfort of a full-service wilderness lodge. Over nine unforgettable days, explore the fishing paradise of Blachford Lake and Great Slave Lake, two of the Northwest Territories’ most renowned angling destinations. Cast for monster Lake Trout up to 43 lbs and Northern Pike up to 32 lbs in crystal-clear waters or reel in Walleye and Whitefish on remote nearby lakes. With scenic fly-outs, guided excursions, sauna and hot tub evenings, and an option for an overnight wilderness campout, every day offers excitement or relaxation. Through our catch-and-release program and expert guides, you’ll enjoy sustainable, top-tier angling and all just a short float-plane flight from Yellowknife.

Included:

All airport transfers in Yellowknife
1-night accommodations in Yellowknife
7 nights’ accommodations and Blachford Lodge
Float plane transfers between Yellowknife and the lodge
All meals while at the lodge
2 x fly-out fishing experience
Up to 8 hours of daily guided fishing on Blachford Lake on non-fly-out days
Services of fishing guides and lodge staff
Use of boats & all boat fishing experiences on Blachford Lake
Use of Kayaks, canoes, SUP, Fat tire bikes, and lodge activity equipment
Overnight camp experience

Not Included:

Fly-out fishing to the East Arm
Alcoholic beverages
Tips, gratuities, and personal expenses
Additional costs associated with weather and/or weather-related delays
Flights to and from Yellowknife
Hotel in Yellowknife post trip
Travel or medical insurance

To learn more about our payment terms and cancellation policy please visit our website, or to find out more click here.

Overnight Tour to Husky Lakes

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Overnight Tour to Husky Lakes: Depart in the afternoon and arrive in the evening, enjoy dinner upon arrival, and spend the night at a cabin in Husky Lakes. The next day, have brunch before departing in the early afternoon and returning in the evening.

Helpful Info + What’s Included

This overnight tour includes all meals, snacks, clean and warm blankets and sleeping bags in a loft and a warm and authentic ambiance
Includes dog sledding and snowmobiling to the cabin along with outdoor activities at the cabin
The itinerary and departure times can be discussed during the booking
Additional activities – Hikes along the lake shore, fishing in the early morning, campfire at night
Other accommodations including Bed and Breakfast are available in the community
Additional winter, spring, and summer activities are available upon request (igloo building, sliding, ice fishing, community interpretative tour by bus or by snowmobile, etc.)

Group bookings can include tours, activities, accommodations, and food catering. Call Michèle at 867-340-0123 for more information and to book for your group.

The Pingo Snowmobile Tour

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The Pingo Snowmobile Tour takes an average of 2 hours. The tour includes a snowmobile, a tour to the pingos and an interpretive hike up the pingos. The tour continues on the ocean around the perimeter of the community into the harbor and returning to the starting venue to have tea and Bannock in the warm shelter. It also gives guests time to talk about the dogs and learn more about them from their owners.

Helpful Info + What’s Included

Tea and Bannock in the tent
Warm clothing is available in various men’s and women’s sizes (at a small cost) – Snowsuits, Winter boots, Elbow length mitts
Additional winter, spring, and summer activities are available upon request (igloo building, sliding, ice fishing, community interpretative tour by bus or by snowmobile, etc.)
Fully insured for all tours and equipment

Group bookings can include tours, activities, accommodations, and food catering. Email noksanamushingtours@gmail.com or Call Michèle at 867-340-0123 for more information and to book for your group.

Combined Dog Sled and Snowmobile Tour

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Experience the thrill of dogsledding with Noksana Mushing Tours. Many of our guests choose to combine a dog sled tour with an exciting snowmobile ride, all in one unforgettable afternoon or evening. This 3–4 hour adventure also includes a traditional food tasting for a true taste of the North.

Helpful Info + Included in Tour

Traditional food tasting included
Duration 3 – 4 hours
Additional winter, spring, and summer activities are available upon request (igloo building, sliding, ice fishing, community interpretative tour by bus or by snowmobile, etc.)
Fully insured for all tours and equipment
Fun for the whole family: We are the only tour operator in Tuktoyaktuk offering activities for kids/families!

Group bookings can be arranged for accommodations and catering.

Group bookings can include tours, activities, accommodations, and food catering. Call Michèle at 867-340-0123 or email at noksanamushingtours@gmail.com for more information and to book for your group.

Aurora Viewing In our Traditional Cabin

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Stay warm in our unique log cabin while you come in and out watching the Northern lights on the frozen lake less than a minute walk from our cabin.

Yellowknife is known as the aurora borealis capital of North America. At Tugáh Northern Experiences you can enjoy the beauty of these lights in a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere. We are situated in an ideal location for aurora viewing. Our camp is only ten minutes from downtown Yellowknife, so you won’t miss a moment of aurora viewing driving to your location. Yet, we are far enough away from the bright city lights so they won’t interfere with your ability to see the aurora.

Step into our cozy traditional log cabin, surrounded by untouched wilderness and just moments away from a frozen lake—your front-row seat to the stunning northern lights. Each night brings the chance to snowshoe out onto the lake, leaving city lights behind for a true wilderness aurora experience.

Between adventures, unwind by the fire – enjoy fresh bannock, and endless cups of warming drinks. Whether you’re sharing stories with fellow travelers, putting the snowshoes on for a walk on frozen lake, our camp is designed to make every minute memorable. Here, adventure meets comfort: you’ll experience the North as locals do and leave with new friendships, epic tales, and memories you’ll cherish forever.

Helpful Info

Transportation is included with this tour
Where: Kam Lake

What to Bring

Please dream warm! Cameras and recording devices are encouraged

Traditional Dogsledding Experience

We look forward to introducing you to this exciting lifestyle!

At Tugáh Northern Experiences we strive to give you a personal and special experience by maintaining small group sizes that are individualized to each tour. Dogsledding is very important to Indigenous culture and our family’s sled dogs are very dear to us. We look forward to introducing you to this exciting lifestyle!

Beginning in our family’s sled dog kennel, you will be able to meet your sled dog team and take pictures with the dogs. We are ready to answer as many questions you might have. The ride continues onto the adjacent frozen lake; climb aboard the cushion seated toboggan for a dog sled ride with a skilled musher. Experience the beauty and peace of the land, on the six kilometer run over the frozen lake. Storytelling, pan-fried bannock and hot beverages will be served in a traditional log cabin heated by a woodstove, with Indigenous artifacts and furs to set the atmosphere of being out on the land.

Pricing

$150.00 – Ages 13+
$65.00 – Children Ages 12 and under
$50.00 – Visitors – Not ridding the toboggan
$175.00 – Private Tours

Helpful Info

Please note this tour does not include transportation. It takes 5-10 mins to reach our camp from city center by cab
Please note you may be grouped with other guests during this experience
Option to book a private sled for $175 Per Person. Min. 2 people – Enjoy a private dog sledding experience perfect for families, couples and small groups seeking an unforgettable experience.
Three times to choose: 11am, 12:30pm or 2pm
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Where: Kam Lake

What to Bring

Please dress warm! We will have some extra layers if needed

Aurora Viewing by Dogteam

Sit in a cozy toboggan, bundled in blankets with the aurora overhead and the peaceful sound of the dogs’ paws hitting the snow.

This experience begins with a 30 minute dogsled ride on a frozen lake that takes you away from the city lights. Sit in a cozy toboggan, bundled in blankets with the aurora overhead and the peaceful sound of the dogs’ paws hitting the snow. Upon return, you can warm up in our traditional log cabin heated by a woodstove and filled with Indigenous artifacts and furs, while listening to our guides’ storytelling.

Enjoy fresh bannock, and hot beverages throughout the evening. If you missed the aurora during the dogsled ride, there is still a chance to catch them on the lakeshore.

Tugáh has a viewing area minutes from our log cabin – ready for you to prepare your tripod, set your camera’s timer, and take a seat to marvel in the beauty of the lights.

Helpful Info

Transportation is included in this tour
Maximum 20 people per tour
Each toboggan may carry up to 5 passengers. Sled rides will run every half hour back to back
Location: Kam Lake

What to Bring

Please dress warm! Cameras and recording devices are encouraged

2 Hour Land and Water Tour

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Get the best of both and experience Yellowknife from the land and water. This tour gives you an overview of what its like to truly live in this amazing part of the world!

Tour Duration: 2 Hours
Tour Start Time: Custom
Tour Capacity: 7 persons per tour

Our Land and Water tour starts with an exploration of Yellowknife hotspots and notable historic sites. After getting a glimpse of the City from the land we transition into our comfortable, covered watercraft. We’ll take you past the waterfront to see the iconic houseboats and cruise Yellowknife Bay toward the Indigenous community of Dettah. This tour is based on the minimum price of 3 paying adults.

Trophy Ice Fishing Adventure- Great Slave Lake

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The Big Lake is safe to travel January 1 and with the darkness of mid winter the Burbot are always on the menu. The sun is back end of February, March and April are prime time for big fish. We get to play outside all day and travel further out on the lake. Come explore remote parts of Great Slave Lake with us in the comfort in our Heated Side By Side and fish from a 8×10 Custom Ice Hut, for a chance to catch a Trophy Lake Trout, Inconnu or Northern Pike, through 5 feet of crystal clear ice.

WARNING!!! This trip is not for beginners or children! It can be very cold with unexpected challenges to overcome and the fish can be very big and battle for extended long periods of time! Travel time can be up to 3 hrs getting to and from fishing locations, depending on the time of year. Please note this tour is 12 hours.

Includes

• Heated Transportation and Custom Ice Hut Package
• 2 Anglers
• Upgraded Fishing Equipment & Tackle Provided
• Shore Lunch Included

Tour Options

Tour One – Trophy Lake Trout / Inconnu
Tour Two – Trophy Northern Pike