Skip to main content

Find out more about the wildfire and wildfire-related concerns in the NWT.

Home Package

Blog Archives

1/2 Day Ice Fishing

Yellowknife Sportfishing Adventures_Logo_2024_Yellowknife

Join us for a half day!

4 hours for a private Yellowknife ice fishing experience! You will be the one catching all the fish on an ice fishing rod and having all the fun. We provide you with a licensed fishing guide, heated transportation (in our 6 seater side by side),  cozy tent and all the fishing equipment you may need! In this package we will have everything set up on a local Yellowknife Lake. You will target a variety of local species including but not limited to Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Walleye, Burbot and/or White Fish.

Our trips are perfect for anglers with all levels of experience. If you have never fished before we will teach you all the tips and tricks you’ll need to catch fish. All of our guides are local Yellowknife residents who have years of fishing experience!

Please note this package is for for 1-4 anglers.

*Additional anglers may be included at an additional cost*

Okpik Arctic Village Day Stay – Winter

Jad Davenport _Western Arctic_Winter_2024_5

We will pick you up in Inuvik and take you for a drive along the Inuvik-Aklavik ice road to the Okpik Arctic Village about 16 km north of town where you will spend the day with us to reconnect to nature. Together with your local guide you will learn how to build an igloo, check the trap line and enjoy a delicious tea while listening to stories in our tipi. You will also get to know our dogs and learn more about dog sledding and go for a 2 hour dog sled ride. While preparing a cultural meal for you, our Elders will explain to you how to use the ingredients from the land. You will learn about Arctic agriculture, food processing and more. At the end of the day we bring you back to town.

Winter Package – Northern Lights Tour

Enoch Pokiak_Region_Western Arctic_Polar Pack Arctic Adventures_Aurora_Witner_2024_2
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!

Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery Guided Tours

Nature's North Wildlife Gallery

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!

Fishing Tour on the Mackenzie River

Polar Pack Adventures - Mackenzie River

We offer an exciting fishing tour along the Mackenzie River, where you can try your hand at catching both large and small fish, including Jack fish and Coney. All the necessary equipment is provided. Alternatively, you can enjoy a scenic tour of the Mackenzie River, which includes a visit to Reindeer Station—the original site of Inuvik. You’ll get to see both historic and modern buildings. On the return trip, we’ll take a different route to give you a fresh perspective, and if we’re fortunate, we might spot some local wildlife such as wolves, bears, seals, moose, beavers, and a variety of birds.

Experience Lutsel K’e

Experience Łutsël K’é

This 2-hour community tour provides the opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of the Łutsël K’é Dene and to get a sense of daily life in a remote Indigenous community. Łutsël K’é is the only community out on the East Arm of Great Slave Lake, and the people who live here enjoy a way of life balanced between traditional ways and modern conveniences.

Learn about the landmark development of the Thaidene Nene Protected Area, the international recognition the area has earned, and its importance to the culture and history of the community.

What’s Included
  • Cultural and community knowledge from Elder Ron Desjarlais
  • Snacks and refreshments
Disclaimer
  • All packages are priced out of Lutsel K’e. If you require transportation from Yellowknife to Lutsel K’e the cost is extra. Please contact Air Tindi at 1-867-669-8205 or reservations@airtindi.com for more information.
  • All packages, prices do not include taxes, gratuity or purchasing NWT Sport Fishing Licenses which are mandatory for fishing in the territory.
  • 50% deposit required at time of booking. Full payment is required 90 days prior to the start of your trip.

Red Cliff Island Boat Tour

Red Cliff Island Boat Tour

See the grandeur of Red Cliff Island on this 4-hour scenic boat tour. Ron will share his deep knowledge of the land’s history and significance while you enjoy fishing in the area or learning more about the culture of the Łutsël K’é Dene through traditional Indigenous storytelling.

The East Arm is world-renowned for its amazing fishing, and the steep cliffs of Red Cliff Island make for a stunning place to cast off and catch some of the colossal fish that swim in Great Slave Lake. Keep an eye out for iconic Northern wildlife while Ron takes you to all the best spots and treats you to a traditional shore-cooked meal – he’s confident you’ll agree that fish from the East Arm tastes significantly better than any you have had elsewhere.

What’s Included
  • Guided boat tour and cultural knowledge
  • Traditional shore lunch or dinner
  • Snacks and refreshments
Disclaimer
  • All packages are priced out of Lutsel K’e. If you require transportation from Yellowknife to Lutsel K’e the cost is extra. Please contact Air Tindi at 1-867-669-8205 or reservations@airtindi.com for more information.
  • All packages, prices do not include taxes, gratuity or purchasing NWT Sport Fishing Licenses which are mandatory for fishing in the territory.
  • 50% deposit required at time of booking. Full payment is required 90 days prior to the start of your trip.

Houseboat and Heritage Lunch

Sundog Trading Post -Houseboat and Heritage Lunch
Climb on board a guided boating tour of Yellowknife Bay.

We will travel along the shoreline of Yellowknife’s largest gold mine, Giant Mine, N’dilo, a Yellowknives Dene Community, and pass through the eclectic houseboat community. You will then refuel with a delicious lunch and ice cream at the Sundog Trading Post in Old Town. 

Itinerary

10:30 am : Coffee at Sundog Trading Post 

11:00 am : Boat Tour around Yellowknife bay

12:00 pm : Lunch at Sundog Trading Post 

Included 

  • 1 coffee/hot beverage
  • Guide 
  • Life jacket
  • 1 meal, 1 non-alcoholic beverage, 1 waffle cone with ice cream for lunch

Price Breakdown

  • $115 for adults
  • $75 for children (12 and under)

*No charge for tours for children under 5 *Please note food is additional

Add on Option:

Two Hour Guided Paddle Tour

Explore Yellowknife’s houseboats and Back Bay in a kayak, with a guide who will share kayaking tips, local stories and Yellowknife history.

Price  

  • $115 for adults (16+)
  • $50 for children (5 – 16 years) 

*No charge for tours for children under 5

Paddling with children? Participants must be 16 years of age, or accompanied by a parent/guardian. Generally, there are 2 paddlers per canoe. We can accommodate smaller children by having them sit in the middle of a canoe. Adults or larger children can also sit in the middle with two other paddlers if they simply want to relax and enjoy the ride! For kayaks, we can provide single kayaks.

On The Water Half Day

Sundog Trading Post - On The Water Half Day
Join a guided tour by kayak or canoe around Yellowknife Bay.

You will paddle through the decorative houseboat community and then stop on Jolliffe Island for a scenic walk and delicious picnic, while overlooking Great Slave Lake. Finish this unique experience with homemade ice cream and a waffle cone at the Sundog Trading Post.

Itinerary

10:00 am: Coffee at Sundog Trading Post 

10:30 am: Guided canoe / kayak tour on Yellowknife Bay

11:30 pm: Scenic walk and picnic with a view on Jolliffe Island

12:30 – 1:00 pm: Paddle back to Sundog Trading Post

1:00 – 1:30pm Ice Cream at the Trading Post

Included 

  • Guide 
  • Equipment for the canoe/kayak tour 
  • 1 coffee/hot beverage and ice cream with waffle cone
  • 1 picnic lunch box including beverage

Price Breakdown

  • $150 for adult (16+)
  • $75 for children (5-16 Years)

*No charge for tours for children under 5 

Paddling with children? Participants must be 16 years of age, or accompanied by a parent/guardian. Generally, there are 2 paddlers per canoe. We can accommodate smaller children by having them sit in the middle of a canoe. Adults or larger children can also sit in the middle with two other paddlers if they simply want to relax and enjoy the ride! For kayaks, we can provide single kayaks.

Old Town Full Day Tour

Sundog Trading Post - Old Town Full Day Tour
Come on board for a memorable day around Yellowknife!

Start the day with a hot beverage at the Sundog Trading Post followed by a boat tour of Yellowknife Bay where you will learn some of the history of the area and visit the decorative and eclectic houseboat community. You will return to Sundog Trading Post to refuel with a delicious lunch and homemade ice cream. In the afternoon, you will join an informative walking tour of Old Town. Walking tour attractions include Pilot’s Monument, Cultural Crossroads Painted Rock and the Woodyard shacks. 

Itinerary

10:00 am : Beverage at Sundog Trading Post

10:30 am : Houseboat & Heritage Boat Tour

12:00 pm : Lunch at Sundog Trading Post

1:00 pm :   History Walking Tour around Old Town

2:00 pm:   Return to Sundog Trading Post

What’s Included 

  • Guide for the different activities
  • 1 hot beverage in the morning
  • 1 meal of your choice, 1 non-alcoholic beverage, 1 waffle cone with ice cream for lunch

Price Breakdown

  • $145 for adult
  • $95 for children under 12 *Please note meal is based on Kids Menu options

*No charge for tours for children under 5 (Food is extra)