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Yellowknife Historical Museum

Yellowknife Historical Museum

The Yellowknife Historical Museum and Interpretive Centre showcases Yellowknife’s Indigenous, sporting, cultural, geological, and mining history. Along with our exhibit hall, this Museum also has a gift shop that is stocked almost entirely by local artists and a Restaurant/Café area open for lunch and dinner.

Our Museum has a wide verity of interests for locals and tourists. In our exhibits, you will see a variety of displays highlighting:

  • The history of the Earth: landforms, rocks, and minerals
  • The history of the people: Indigenous Culture, arts, entrepreneurial settlers, sports, and recreation
  • The History of industry: prospecting, mining, agriculture, fishing, and remediation

Exhibits that have been of local interest for School tours are our exhibits featuring Inuit and Dene games, hockey, dog sledding, curling and an interactive play area for children and those who are children at heart. We also have an extensive public collection of information regarding the geological and cultural history of Yellowknife including that of the gold and diamond mining in the area, following that journey right up to the Giant Mine Remediation Project.

The Yellowknife Historical Museum and Interpretive Centre is located on Chief Drygeese Territory, the traditional territory of the Wiiliideh Yellowknives Dene First Nation and home of the North Slave Métis. We respectfully acknowledge our presence on the Indigenous land around Yellowknife.

This is a community-driven Museum run by the non-profit organization the Yellowknife Historical Society. Entry is by donation.

The hours for our Restaurant, The Miner’s Mess, operated by Hidden Gem are:

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

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. 

 

 

Cameron Falls

Cameron Falls - Bucket List Tours

Enjoy a 45-minute drive along the historic Ingraham Trail. The hike into the falls is approximately 20 minutes. Moderate physical fitness is required. We are climbing large rock surfaces, and there are some steep inclines to tackle. Most all hikers can do the hike and can be taken at a very leisurely pace.

The well-marked trail leads you to the spectacular waterfall of the Cameron River cascading 17 vertical meters. We may encounter spruce grouse, whiskey jacks, (gray jays), snowshoe hares. In addition, enjoy serene beauty of the wilderness.

The tour is approximately 3.5 hours which includes transfer to and from the waterfalls (about 2 hours driving).

We provide bug repellant, water and bear bangers for the hike.

*Pricing for children $125.00

Cancellation Policy – 7-days prior to the tour date.

We also offer Bison Highway Tours – please visit our website for more info and availability.

Please note this tour is best suited for moderate to intermediate hikers. If you have mobility concerns, we do not recommend this hike.

 

City Tour

Bucket List Tours bus - Yellowknife

Explore Yellowknife with us and enjoy a 3.5 hour tour where you’ll immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of our northern city!

With 6+ stops you’ll get a taste of the unique charm and natural beauty as we visit museums, gift shops, photo ops, and share local history and recommendations along the way.

There is something for everyone in Yellowknife!

  • Yellowknife City Tours are 3.5 hours
  • This tour has a minimum of 4 guests with a max of 17
  • Interested in a longer tour duration or a specific topic? Please contact Bucket List Tour to book private and customized tours

We also offer Bison Highway Tours – please visit our website for more info.

Black Jack Fishing

Black Jack Fishing - Logo

Fishing Charter based in Yellowknife offering specialized in Giant Northern Pike and Lake Trout. We have boats to operate either in the North and East arm.