Step into the heart of the North and connect with the land, people, and traditions that define the Dene Nation. Our Dene Cultural Tour offers a rare opportunity to experience the life of indigenous people through the eyes of the Dene people – rooted in storytelling, land-based practices, and timeless traditions that have been passed down through generations.
Led by local knowledge-holders, this immersive cultural experience walks you in the footsteps of the Dene people. It includes activities like gathering around the fire for stories and knowledge-sharing, taking part in hands-on activities like traditional fishing and trapping, hiking the wilderness terrain, traditional drumming performances, and enjoying a warm traditional meal of Bannock and fresh fish from the Great Slave Lake.
Tour Includes
- Convenient pick-up and return transportation from any hotel in Yellowknife to our B.Dene Adventures tourism camp in Dettah; via the highway or the famous ice road.
- Cultural storytelling and knowledge-sharing with tour hosts and Elders, including histories, stories, and legends of indigenous people.
- Traditional drumming performances that give an unforgettable connection to the land and spirit of the North.
- Snowmobile drive to the lake for traditional ice-fishing, and onward to our B.Dene Adventures tourism camp.
- Snowshoeing walks and fun in the brisk snow.
- Delicious local refreshments including fish and locally-made Bannock that will be cut, cooked, and prepared during the tour.
- Cozy wooden cabins and teepees that provide the perfect space and atmosphere for relaxation and other traditional tour activities.
- Multiple opportunities to take beautiful photographs, both on the way and in our camp within the scenic northern wilderness.
