This 3-4 hour guided hike takes you on a scenic 7-8 km loop, starting at City Hall and looping west around Frame Lake, continuing to Niven Lake, and winding through Old Town to the iconic Pilot’s Monument for breathtaking views. The adventure ends at NWT Brewing, where you can relax with a refreshing post-hike beer—included in the tour!
Hiking Yellowknife customers also get 10% off any food purchases!!
When: Saturdays, 10 AM – 1:30 PM
Hiking Yellowknife offers authentic, guided hiking experiences in the heart of the Northwest Territories, providing adventure tourists, business travelers, and families with safe, customized, and informative outdoor excursions. With 20 years of local experience, the owner/operator delivers an unparalleled connection to the land, blending outdoor adventure with rich knowledge of the region’s natural and resource management history.
This day trip offers a deep appreciation for the lake, rooted in cultural heritage and traditional fishing knowledge. The experience includes a guided field trip onto the lake, where you’ll engage in demonstrations of fishing tools, and learn to build fish picks. Participants will explore fish habitats and learn how to protect them, set and lift fishing nets, and take part in essential camp chores.
Enjoy a fresh fish fry with bannock and tea, and learn how to properly fillet fish and set for different types. You’ll also discover how to gather scientific data from your catch, enhancing your understanding of fish in Great Slave Lake.
Guided day trip on the lake
Cultural and technical demonstrations
Hands-on activities (net setting, filleting, habitat education)
All-you-can-eat fresh fish fry with bannock, tea and wild tea walk
Experience the Ultimate Fishing Adventure on Great Slave Lake!
With over 40 years of commercial fishing experience, Shawn brings unmatched expertise and deep knowledge of the lake—guaranteeing top-tier guiding skills and insider know-how that will make your trip unforgettable.
Our summers are bursting with fish, wildlife, sunshine, and pristine waters. This is a place like no other, and we can’t wait to share its beauty with you.
We offer shuttle service to and from the East Arm area of Great Slave Lake for your convenience.
Group Size:
Minimum: 4 guests
Maximum: 12 guests
Book your adventure today and get ready for the fishing trip of a lifetime!
Join us on a 3-hour guided tour from the Mackenzie River to Reindeer Station, where the old settlement of Inuvik began. We’ll explore the area’s rich history, including a visit to my grandparents’ old camp, which still stands today. You’ll get a chance to see traditional tools and learn about how people lived and worked in the past.
After touring the historic site, we’ll take a scenic drive back along a different route, making a full loop through small creeks and beautiful wilderness. Along the way, keep an eye out for local wildlife such as moose, bears, beavers, birds, and even wolves. There’s always something amazing to see on this journey through the land.
MSYK’s mandate is to drive sustainable economic diversification and community self-reliance through sharing, collaboration, and empowering the already innovative and resilient residents of Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories with the tools (in the broadest sense of the word) they need to grow their economy and community. MSYK’s vision is to empower and provide a space for individuals to gain confidence, build practical skills and grow creatively so that we can build a stronger, more resilient, and vibrant community together. We deliver our mandate through programming and access to our facility which houses a fully-outfitted wood workshop, digital fabrication space (Hackspace), and multimedia art and event space (Artspace).
Unlike conventional tours, which often involve large groups and crowded spots, our tours focus on intimate experiences in small groups of no more than 5 people.
This approach ensures tranquility and allows for a deep, personal connection with the starry sky and the mesmerizing auroras. Silence is key to embracing the beauty of the Northern Lights, and our carefully chosen secluded locations, far from city lights and tourist crowds, offer the perfect setting for this peaceful contemplation.
Led by Cristiano, an experienced aurora chaser and photographer, the tour goes beyond a standard sightseeing experience. With years of expertise in interpreting space weather data and a range of satellite data, Cristiano helps guide the tour based on real-time information, ensuring we act accordingly to maximize the chances of seeing the aurora and avoid the clouds.
Photography is a central aspect of these tours, with professional-grade cameras used to capture stunning images of your experience.
Flexibility is at the heart of this experience. Unlike rigidly scheduled tours, there’s no fixed return time: guests decide when they want to head back.
This is not just a tour; it’s a personalized adventure designed to immerse you in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Northern Lights.
