Consult With Your Physician Before Using the Sauna or Cold Plunge
Transportation is not provided.
Must be 18 years old and over to use facility
Our Saunas are now heated by the oldest rocks on earth the legendary Acasta Gneiss from the NWT’s high Arctic! This ancient stone infuses our saunas with a unique energy, adding depth to your self-care experience.
Welcome to the heart-pounding, soul-warming adventure of a lifetime with Arctic Duchess Adventures! Brace yourself for a thrilling journey into the Arctic wilderness where you’ll experience the exhilaration of a cold plunge followed by the soothing embrace of a traditional Nordic sauna. It’s the perfect fusion of icy excitement and cozy relaxation. Our Facility has developed a fiberglass plunge ice insert that creates an enclosed environment for your safety. This insert will include stairs and ladders for guest ingress and egress into the water. The dimensions of this ice insert are 4.5 feet in depth, 7 feet long and 5 feet in width. We will have multiple heating facilities for guests via our barrel sauna and heated hosting tents.
Please be advised that our sauna facilities are designed for dry heat and water exposure experiences and do not include shower amenities. We recommend using shower facilities elsewhere if needed. Our cozy change rooms, equipped with warm towels for drying, will ensure you leave our facility feeling rejuvenated and refreshed after your sauna experience.
PACKAGE DETAILS:
Pick one of eleven daily times to start your 2.5-hr wellness experience
Shoes are provided, Plush Robes and towels are an additional fee
Light snacks, Coffee, tea, water included
Heated washrooms
WHAT TO BRING:
Appropriate swim wear (branded short & shirt available for purchase)
Head to toe warm clothing for before and after the experience
Camera
Have both pick up and drop off transportation organized
Consult With Your Physician Before Using The Sauna or Cold Plunge
Transportation is not provided.
Must be 18 years old and over to use facility
Enjoy the Aurora viewing experience with our sauna and cold plunge wellness facility! Aurora Viewing evening from 9:30pm to 1:30 am. please choose a time slot to start your magical hot & cold therapy experience like no other.
Our Saunas are now heated by the oldest rocks on earth the legendary Acasta Gneiss! This ancient stone infuses our saunas with a unique energy, adding depth to your self-care experience
After your Sauna experience is over and have changed into normal clothes you are welcome to stay in our heated aurora viewing tent facilities for our full nightly experience 🙂
Please be advised that our sauna facilities are designed for dry heat and water exposure experiences and do not include shower amenities. We recommend using shower facilities elsewhere if needed. Our cozy change rooms, equipped with warm towels for drying, will ensure you leave our facility feeling rejuvenated and refreshed after your sauna experience.
PACKAGE DETAILS:
Pick one of three times to start your 2-hr wellness experience
Robes, Towels, Shoes are Included
Light snacks, Coffee, tea, water included
Bonfire with marshmallows
Nightly Aurora Viewing in the full facility
Heated washrooms
WHAT TO BRING:
Appropriate swim wear (branded short & shirt available for purchase)
Head to toe warm clothing for before and after the experience
Camera
Have both pick up and drop off transportation organized
2025 New Moon dates: January 29, February 27, March 29, April 27
Opening in December, 2024 will be our 5 newly renovated cabins. We are adding more comfort, beauty, and overall enhancements to your experience with us.
Winter outdoor activities include cross-country skiing on 20 kilometers of groomed trails, snowshoeing, sliding, ice skating, ice fishing, 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.
Fishing licenses must be purchased prior to your arrival at Blachford Lodge. If you’d like to try ice-fishing during your stay, please visit: https://licences.enr.gov.nt.ca/
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 YZF 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.
Includes:
Flightseeing charter Yellowknife – Blachford – Yellowknife
Lodge or cabin accommodation
Introduction and hints about aurora photography
Aurora Watch service
Two hour interpretive experience each day
Use of Lodge Facilities: Dining room, Aurora lounge, fireplaces, northern library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, hot tub, sauna, open decks
Comprehensive pre-departure information
Use of seasonal equipment (canoes, SUP, fat tire bike, kayaks, hiking trails, fishing excursion, motorized boat)
Welcome Drink & Orientation
All meals
All snacks
Coffee, tea, juice
Use of hot tub and sauna
Handicraft workshops in the lodge
Yoga equipment for personal use
Access to some of the best Aurora viewing in the world
High speed wireless internet
NOT INCLUDED:
Items of a personal nature
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages from licensed bar
Snowmobile Tours
Winter Clothing Rental (available – just ask!)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Winter Gear Rental
Down parka, insulated snow pants, felt-duffle-lined boots, and lined mitts. Includes delivery of gear to bush plan departure location, fitting, and pick up from bush plane arrival location.
Fishing licenses have to be purchased in Yellowknife, prior to departure to Blachford Lodge. For more information and to obtain your license please click HERE.
Add Ons
Do you need any help with booking your Yellowknife components to your stay? We’re happy to help. Please contact our office for:
Hotel reservations
Private transfers
Snowmobiling
City tours
Aurora tour
Winter clothing delivery and rental options
Not exactly what you’re looking for? Contact us for more information!
PRICING:
For Holiday packages (travel December 21st, 2024-January 2, 2025, please see our Holiday packages page. Packages have additional add-ons and vary in departure date and pricing.
All rates below are adult rates:
LODGE & CABIN ACCOMMODATIONS
3 nights (Saturday-Tuesday)
$3,597
4 nights (Tuesday-Saturday)
$4,796
7 nights (starting Saturday or Tuesday)
$8,393*
Flight-seeing Charter (YZF-BLL return, per person)
$499
*Flight is included in 7-night stay package
**All packages are priced per person in Canadian Dollars
Aurora watchers and stargazers agree there are few better places to see the Aurora than Blachford Lodge. From mid-August, when night skies turn a velvety black to late October when the lake begins to freeze, Blachford guests can be treated to late night shows of the northern lights. On calm nights the lake also reflects the sky, doubling the awe-inspiring images. Autumn is a great time to sit outside in comfort and just lean back and enjoy the show.
To avoid disappointment, we recommend a minimum three-night stay at the lodge to maximize your chances of a beautiful aurora show. We provide daily forecasts of the intensity of the anticipated show, based on several sources including NASA, and our own local astronomynorth.com.
Flights
When booking your flights in/out of Yellowknife, please ensure that you arrive in Yellowknife the night before your charter flight departure to the lodge. Flights to/from YZF and BLL operate between 08:00am 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.
INCLUDED:
Flightseeing charter Yellowknife – Blachford – Yellowknife
Lodge or cabin accommodation
Introduction and hints about aurora photography
Aurora Watch service
Two hour interpretive experience each day
Use of Lodge Facilities: Dining room, Aurora lounge, fireplaces, northern library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, hot tub, sauna, open decks
Comprehensive pre-departure information
Use of seasonal equipment (canoes, SUP, fat tire bike, kayaks, hiking trails, fishing excursion, motorized boat)
Welcome Drink & Orientation
All meals
All snacks
Coffee, tea, juice
Use of hot tub and sauna
Handicraft workshops in the lodge
Yoga equipment for personal use
Access to some of the best Aurora viewing in the world
High speed wireless internet
NOT INCLUDED:
Items of a personal nature
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages from licensed bar
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Guided Fishing
Price Per Person
2 hours per person
Included in package
Half Day (4 hours) per person
$200
Full Day (8 hours) per person
$300
2025 PRICING:
We are adding more comfort to your Blachford Lodge experience! Our renovations are taking place this summer and late fall to update accommodations and add more features to your cabin and/or lodge room.
Accommodation: Cabin or Lodge Room
All rates below are adult rates.
3 Nights (Saturday-Tuesday) – $3,597
4 Nights (Tuesday – Saturday) – $4,796
7 Nights (Starting Saturday or Tuesday) – $8,393
Flight-seeing Charter (YZF-BLL return, per person)
$499
*Flight is included in 7-night stay package
**All packages are priced per person in Canadian Dollars
Welcome to your summer getaway, north of 60. Far from the noise and bustle of any city, Blachford Lodge is happy to be your home away from home in the summer months. Bask in the midnight sun (yup, you can read a book outside all night long!), catch a trophy fish, hike on some of the world’s oldest rock, or simply enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds you. Blachford Lodge is the perfect place to get away and discover a new sense of self, and a new appreciation for the beautiful landscape surrounding you.
Fishing on Blachford Lake
Blachford Lake offers trophy sized Lake Trout and Northern Pike! In recent years the winning entries in our Trophy Release Contest were a 38 lb. Lake Trout, and a 32 lb. Northern Pike. Whitefish can be caught in Blachford Lake, and Walleye (around 4 or 5 lb.) can be caught on two of the adjoining lakes that are just a short walk from Blachford Lake. The ice melts on the lake in early June making it an excellent time for fishing. Throughout June through to early July, fish are generally caught close to the surface. In late August thru to September Northern Pike bite a lot in shallow water. In early September Trout swim in deeper water and by late September they rise to shallow water to spawn.
At Blachford Lodge we actively promote a “Catch & Release” Fish Management Program that includes the use of barbless hooks and fish gloves to ensure the careful and healthy release of all large fish. However we encourage our guests to enjoy tasty smaller fish for shore lunches or dinners!
Fishing licences must be purchased prior to your arrival at Blachford Lodge and is required for anyone who wants to fish. You may purchase one online at https://services.nwt-tno.ca/en/login
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 YZF 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.
INCLUDES:
Flightseeing charter Yellowknife – Blachford – Yellowknife
Lodge or cabin accommodation
Introduction and hints about aurora photography
Aurora Watch service
Two hour interpretive experience each day
Use of Lodge Facilities: Dining room, Aurora lounge, fireplaces, northern library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, hot tub, sauna, open decks
Comprehensive pre-departure information
Use of seasonal equipment (canoes, SUP, fat tire bike, kayaks, hiking trails, fishing excursion, motorized boat)
Welcome Drink & Orientation
All meals
All snacks
Coffee, tea, juice
Use of hot tub and sauna
Handicraft workshops in the lodge
Yoga equipment for personal use
Access to some of the best Aurora viewing in the world
High speed wireless internet
NOT INCLUDED:
Guided Fishing Excursions
Travel Insurance
Alcoholic Beverages
Items of a personal nature
Optional Summer Extras:
Guided Fishing
Price Per Person
2 hours per person
Included in package
Half Day (4 hours) per person
$200
Full Day (8 hours) per person
$300
Fishing licenses have to be purchased in Yellowknife, prior to departure to Blachford Lodge. For more information click HERE.
2025 PRICING:
2025 Packages– LODGE ACCOMMODATION
3 Nights (Saturday to Tuesday)
$2,997
4 Nights (Tuesday to Saturday)
$3,996
7 Nights (starting Saturday or Tuesday)*
$6,993
2025 Packages – CABIN ACCOMMODATION
3 Nights (Saturday to Tuesday)
$2,997
4 Nights (Tuesday to Saturday)
$3,996
7 Nights (starting Saturday or Tuesday)*
$6,993
Flight-seeing Charter (YZF-BLL return, per person)
$499
*Flight is included free of charge in 7-night stay package
**All packages are priced per person in Canadian Dollars
