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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.

5 Day Fly In Fishing Package

Scott Lake Lodge - Fly Fishing Package

Enjoy Orvis-endorsed accommodations at the Scott Lake Lodge on your fly-fishing trip to Saskatchewan/Northwest Territories, Canada: There are many Canadian fishing lodges, but there is only one with a half a million acres of productive water – more than a lifetime of fishing opportunities; only one with a guide team averaging over twenty years on the water, and only one with first-class facilities and a culture where clients and guides share the dinner table and their life experiences. Scott Lake Lodge is that place where world-class fishing meets world-class customer service. For nearly three decades, the owner/management team has operated with a “we can make it better” philosophy, adding something new and better each year: We never rest, so our clients can. The end result is a crafted experience that brings back our guests year after year. Over the past decade, our customer return rate is 85% and our year-to-year return rate is 55%. It all starts with our location and our resources. Resting on a 12-acre island in the middle of sprawling Scott Lake, the lodge is on the Saskatchewan/Northwest Territories border, offering an unmatched level of solitude. During your time with us, no matter how far from the lodge you roam by boat or floatplane, you will see no one other than the new friends you flew in with (and you will only see them at dinner). There are no other lodges, no other boats, no feeling as you pull into a bay that someone was just here. Just you, your fishing partner, your guide, and all that water to explore. And all those fish! It’s a powerful experience. It’s the Scott Lake Lodge Experience.

Price includes:
  • Roundtrip charter flights on a Dash 8 turboprop from Edmonton, Alberta, to Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan (two-hour flight)
  • Roundtrip floatplane flights to the lodge from Stony Rapids (half-hour flight)
  • Global Rescue medical evacuation insurance
  • One night (double occupancy) at the Renaissance Hotel in Edmonton on your southbound trip • Use of all lodge fishing equipment, including Orvis fly rods and reels
  • Exceptional meals and accommodations
  • Use of recreational equipment (canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, hot tub, sauna, and fitness center)

 

Get more details at www.scottlakelodge.com under Booking and Contact.

Blachford Lodge

Blachford Lodge a stunning eco-friendly lodge is situated in pristine wilderness, 100 km from the city of Yellowknife in Canada’s Northwest Territories. It is only accessible by bush plane and operates in summer, fall and winter, offering seasonal unrivalled views of the night sky, unpolluted by artificial light. Blachford Lodge is one of the most sought-after destinations for aurora viewing in the Canadian north. Summer is flooded with bright sun, long days, and trophy fishing for Pike, Trout and Grayling.

Our guest facilities include free wireless internet, hot tub, sauna, and Aurora-watch wake-up service. Unusually for a remote lodge accessible from Yellowknife, our main building includes running hot water and showers, as well as comfortable hotel-style toilets. There are 5 guest rooms in the main lodge, and 5 separate stand alone log cabins. These log cabins provide a special blend of comfort and adventure, taking you back to the days of the fur-trappers, European pioneers and indigenous peoples who helped make northern Canada the vibrant, yet still timeless place that it is today. Check out our virtual tour here!

Blachford Lodge has become one of the world’s top Aurora viewing destinations for very good reason. The Eco-initiatives and authentic experiences offered by the lodge are topped off by the best Aurora viewing opportunities on earth. From far and wide, guests travel to Canada’s north to be wow-ed by the hospitality, outdoor experiences, and dazzling skies that the lodge has to offer.

For more information, please visit our website or give us a call – we would love to host you in Canada’s spectacular Northwest Territories.

Frozen Aurora

Welcome to Blachford Lodge.

Snow-blanketed landscapes, crackling fires, and aurora-filled nights. Winter and early Spring is a magical time to experience the serene beauty of the Northwest Territories. From January through April, Blachford Lodge offers a front-row seat to the season’s quiet wonders. Guests can cozy up in warm teepees, watch the northern lights dance across the night sky, and embrace peaceful days in the pristine winter wilderness.

Flights:

When booking your flights in/out of Yellowknife, please ensure that you arrive in Yellowknife the night before the charter flight departure to the lodge.

  • Flights to/from Yellowknife and BLL operate between 8:00am and 2:00pm

Please check with us prior to booking your departing flight from Yellowknife.

Because at times both scheduled and charter flights may experience delays, we do not recommend booking a flight from Yellowknife prior to 5:00 pm MT.

All Packages Include:

  • Flight seeing charter Yellowknife – Blachford – Yellowknife
  • Lodge or cabin accommodation
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome orientation
  • Yoga equipment
  • Aurora Watch service nightly (until 03:00 am)
  • Handicraft workshop in the lodge
  • Igloo/Quinzhee building (condition dependent)
  • Introduction and hints about aurora photography
  • Use of seasonal equipment (cross country skis, snowshoes, groomed 2-6k trails, fat tire bikes, firepits, skates, ice fishing gear)
  • Welcome Drink on arrival
  • All meals
  • All snacks
  • Coffee, tea, juice
  • Use of hot tub and sauna
  • Two guided experiences daily
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information
  • On-Site Wifi
  • Use of Lodge Facilities: Dining room, Aurora lounge, fireplaces, northern library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, hot tub, sauna, open decks

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Snowmobile tours
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Winter clothing rental (available – just ask!)

Activities:

Winter outdoor activities include cross-country skiing on 20 kilometers of groomed trails, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing, spruce salve making, dream catcher making, fat-biking, kick-sledding and snowmobile tours (at an additional charge). Strap on your snowshoes, or stick to your winter boots and try to spot some northern wildlife. Spend your evenings relaxing relax in our cozy lounge areas, relax in the sauna, or kick back in our hot tub while watching the Aurora dance overhead.  

Please Note:

  • Prices are quoted and payable in Canadian dollars. Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax and 10% gratuities to the base rate.
  • 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 with the exception of an administration fee of $1000.
  • 60-0 days prior to departure, trip is non-refundable.

There are a few frequently asked questions that you may have – check out our website to see a few other bits and pieces of information that are important prior to booking your stay. 

 

Aurora Reflections

Blachford Lake Lodge - Aurora

Welcome to Blachford Lodge.

Golden skies, glowing leaves, and aurora-filled nights. Fall is a magical time to experience the wild beauty of the Canadian North. From mid August through early October, Blachford Lodge offers a front-row seat to seasonal transformation in the heart of the Northwest Territories. As the land shifts from autumn hues to early winter frost, guests enjoy peaceful days on the land and spectacular shows in the sky.

Getting Here 

When booking your flights in/out of Yellowknife, please ensure that you arrive in Yellowknife the night before the charter flight departure to the lodge.

  • Flights to/from Yellowknife and BLL operate between 8:00am and 2:00pm MT.

Please check with us prior to booking your departing flight from Yellowknife.

Because at times both scheduled and charter flights may experience delays, we do not recommend booking a flight from Yellowknife prior to 5:00 pm MT.

All Packages Include:

  • Flight seeing charter Yellowknife – Blachford – Yellowknife
  • Lodge or cabin accommodation
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome orientation
  • Yoga equipment
  • Aurora Watch service nightly (until 03:00 am)
  • Handicraft workshop in the lodge
  • Introduction and hints about aurora photography
  • Welcome Drink on arrival
  • All meals
  • All snacks
  • Coffee, tea, juice
  • Use of hot tub and sauna
  • Two hour interpretative experience each day
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information
  • On-Site Wifi
  • Use of Lodge Facilities: Dining room, Aurora lounge, fireplaces, northern library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, hot tub, sauna, open decks

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Guided fishing excursions
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Items of a personal nature

Fall Activities:

Some fall outdoor activities include Hiking, Canoeing & Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Fat-Biking, and more! Spend your evenings relaxing relax in our cozy lounge areas, relax in the sauna, or kick back in our hot tub while watching the Aurora dance overhead.  

Please Note:

  • 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 with the exception of an administration fee of $1000.
  • 60-0 days prior to departure, trip is non-refundable.

There are a few frequently asked questions that you may have – check out our website to see a few other bits and pieces of information that are important prior to booking your stay. 

 

 

Aurora Experience

Petersons Point Lodge - Aurora Experience

Approximately every 10 years the northern lights are stronger than any other time and that time is now. Book a special trip this autumn miles away from city lights and crowds of people, right under the auroral oval.

Our remote fly-in lodge provides the ideal location to see the northern lights with viewing opportunities right outside your cabin. Witness the magic of the aurora borealis as they swirl and dance across the sky with starlit night skies as the backdrop.

Our lakeside lodge location also offers the opportunity to capture aurora reflections. Join professional photographer and author Bill Braden at Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge for three spectacular nights of aurora viewing and guided photography instruction.

Enjoy modern lodging that offers surprising luxury at the edge of the Arctic Circle and award-winning hospitality.

Limited space available. Learn more about this package by visiting our website.

Please note we offer special pricing for Canadian residents, so please let us know if this applies to you.

If you’re interested in a unique adventure (travel off the beaten path), the aurora, wildlife, nature and having a terrific time this trip is for you. And, because you’re interest in this package you might want to check out our Arctic Photography Workshop as well.