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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.

Krystal Car Rental

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Krystal Car Rental is a locally owned Yellowknife-based car rental company offering a diverse fleet of vehicles that include compact cars, SUVs, vans, and trucks.

Our Vision

At Krystal Car Rental, our vision is to transform the car rental experience by focusing on customer satisfaction and innovation. We prioritize understanding our clients’ needs, offering personalized service, and staying ahead of the curve with technology.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help every customer meet their car rental needs efficiently

Reservation System

Our easy-to-use online booking system lets customers reserve vehicles in advance, view availability, and customize their rental with add-on services for a hassle-free experience.

Aurora Hunting Tour Yellowknife – Small Group Tour (SGT)

Discover Yellowknife’s Premier Aurora Experience

Small Group Aurora Tours — Maximum 10 Guests
Duration: 4 Hours
Start Time: 9:00pm–10:00pm
End Time: 1:00am–2:00am

Join the world’s first Aurora Hunting tour company for an intimate and unforgettable Northern Lights adventure. Our small group tours ensure a personalized experience, with no more than 10 guests per trip.

Each night brings something different — our route depends on Aurora activity, weather conditions, and other tours. For us, Aurora Hunting means embracing the wilderness, wildlife, and breathtaking light shows. We focus on giving you the best chance to witness the Aurora in an authentic, Indigenous-owned setting.

With a 98% success rate, you have an excellent chance to see the Northern Lights with us. We actively seek the best viewing spots, where you can relax, enjoy the lights, learn about the Aurora’s science and mythology, spot constellations and shooting stars, and maybe even glimpse local wildlife—from rabbits and foxes to wolves and buffalo.

You’ll ride comfortably in our modern 10-passenger van while enjoying warm Canadian maple cookies and hot chocolate. Our expert guides share fascinating stories, and they’re always happy to capture professional photos of you with the Aurora.

Meet Joe — Our Founder and Legendary Guide

Joe leads tours most Mondays and Fridays. He’s internationally recognized, featuring in major travel outlets and TV shows like Expedia, Good Morning America, and CTV News, as well as popular media in Korea and Japan. Additionally, Joe has spoken at travel events in Vancouver, Toronto, and New York.

As a local Indigenous company with nearly two decades of experience, we know the best spots around Yellowknife to experience the magic of the Aurora. Join Joe and our team for an authentic, unforgettable journey beneath the Northern Lights.

What’s Included
  • Professional Indigenous guides
  • Complimentary transfers from your hotel or B&B
  • Free professional photos*
  • Delicious Canadian maple cookies*
  • Hot chocolate drinks
  • Free tripods (limited availability)
  • Free headlamps (limited availability)
  • Protective masks provided on every tour
  • Hand sanitizer available on every tour

*Please inform us of any food allergies in advance.

What’s Not Included
  • Travel insurance
  • North Star Memory Package
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers

Ready to experience the magic of the Northern Lights like never before?
Book your spot on our Aurora Hunting Tours Yellowknife today and join us for an unforgettable journey under the breathtaking Arctic sky.

Don’t just take our word for it — check out our glowing TripAdvisor reviews to see why travelers love exploring the Aurora with us.

Package Recommendation

If you want to book a hassle-free Premium Indigenous Aurora Package that includes hotel accommodations, check out our all-in-one package. It makes your Northern Lights adventure seamless and truly memorable.
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We can’t wait to share the wonder of the Aurora with you — see you soon in Yellowknife!

Sean Norman – Aurora Chaser

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As we leave behind the city lights of Yellowknife, the best game of hide and seek begins. Using a variety of earth weather and space weather information, we’ll travel the highways in search of the renowned and mystical northern lights. Arriving into clear, dark skies, we’ll begin our evening star gazing before turning our attention to the aurora overhead. We’ll touch on the science of the aurora, and of course some of the beautiful tales that follow her too.

While we will not be travelling to a cabin, we will always have the van for shelter when we want to warm back up inside. You can choose your own warm drink in an individual thermos, and we’ll have homemade baking for a sweet snack.

I have a few tripods you may borrow for the night, including adapters for use with your cell phone. Guests will receive a small collection of photos I take through the night, along with a few portraits of you with the aurora when possible.

This is a quieter and more personal tour with a maximum group size of just 6, and our chase is not limited in time or distance. Our priority is the giving ourselves the best chance possible to see the aurora.

Frame lake to Bristol Monument Hike Return

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A scenic hike through Yellowknife’s beautiful trails, leading to an iconic piece of aviation history! This 2.5–3 hour guided hike follows the Frame Lake Trail to the Bristol Monument, where a Bristol Type 170 Freighter stands as a tribute to the North’s pioneering aviation past.
This historic aircraft, once flown by Max Ward’s Wardair, made history in 1967 as the first wheel-equipped plane to land at the North Pole. Retired in 1968, it now stands as a rare aviation relic.

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Prospectors Trail

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Explore the rugged beauty of Prospector’s Trail, a 4.4 km loop winding through the rocky terrain outside Yellowknife. This 1.5- to 2-hour hike offers a glimpse into the region’s geological history, with stunning views of the boreal landscape shaped by ancient forces.

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Hike and a Pint

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Experience Yellowknife’s best trails and a well-earned pint!

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 

Total Cost:
  • $250 for two people
  • $350 for groups of 3-6 (max)
Difficulty: Moderate – involves uneven terrain; hiking boots required
Meeting Point: City Hall

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Hiking Yellowknife

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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.

Makerspace YK

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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).

Aurora Oasis Luxury Rentals Ltd.

Experience unparalleled luxury at Aurora Oasis, the only luxury rentals in town offering breathtaking lake views, premium bedding, a heated garage, and unforgettable Northern Lights viewing directly from the property. Enjoy all the modern-day amenities for an unforgettable stay.

Contact for inquiries or book directly from our website.