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🎣 Welcome to Namushka Lodge: Fly-in Fishing Meets Arctic Adventure!

Looking to reel in more than just fish? 🐟 Namushka Lodge offers an unforgettable accommodations, jaw-dropping winter auroras, and adventures you won’t find anywhere else.

🌟 What Makes Namushka Lodge Special:

  • Winter Aurora Magic: When the sun sets, the show begins. Witness the breathtaking northern lights dancing across the sky—a sight you’ll never forget.
  • Hägglund Adventure Rides: Embark on an exhilarating ride in our rugged Swedish Hägglund vehicle, perfect for exploring the Arctic wilderness.
  • Wood-Fired Relaxation: Soothe your muscles in our rustic wood-fired hot tub or sweat it out in the traditional sauna, surrounded by tranquil nature.

🎯 Why Namushka Lodge?

At Namushka, we don’t just offer fishing—we offer an experience. Imagine casting your line at sunrise, exploring the wild by Hägglund, and soaking under the auroras as the night falls. It’s a perfect blend of rugged adventure and first class cozy comfort.

Test your fishing skills going after lake trout, northern pike, whitefish, and pickerel in the beautiful clear waters of Harding Lake.

📅 Availability is Limited!

This two night package is your next adventure, but spaces fill fast. Don’t miss out on the perfect blend of fishing, relaxation, and winter wonder.

📞 Call us at 867.873.2495 or email at info@namushkalodge.com to book your escape today!

Winter Aurora – 3 Day Trip

Namushka Lodge is your wilderness home away from home.  The main lodge boasts a comfortable seating area with unobstructed views of Harding Lake. Enjoy all the comforts of home with the solitude of being the only person on the lake.

  • All inclusive (breakfast, light lunch, supper and snacks).
  • 1 hour drive from/ to Yellowknife down the scenic Ingraham Trail Including a  30 min Hagglund ride from / to Reid Lake – Namushka Lodge
  • Aurora
  • Ice fishing
  • Snowmobiling

NWT Residence enjoy a special rate of $500 per night. Ski or snowmobile directly to the lodge at your leisure. Please note that food and travel are not included in the price. During your stay, indulge in our amenities, including the hot tub and sauna. Food and travel expenses are separate from the nightly rate.

Hot & Cold Therapy Single Entry

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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

Aurora Viewing & Hot/Cold Therapy

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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

Enodah Kennel Dog Sledding

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Enjoy the peaceful Boreal Forest by way of dogsledding. You will feel at one with the dogs as they lead you through the scenic trails of Enodah. You will learn the name and character of each dog on your team, to better understand why they are put in their different positions. Enodah Kennel is located 15-minutes from Yellowknife in our own secluded section of forest. We train all our dogs to be loose together and we work 12 months of the year training and exercising our pack of sled dogs. We encourage all our guests to interact with the dogs after the tour. Puppy cuddles are a must have!

This is a 45-minute activity in total, including a safety speech from your guides. This is a “Drive Your Own Sled” tour, but do not worry, you will be under very close supervision from Enodah’s experienced guides who will be more than happy to help you along the trail! We encourage interaction with our happy working huskies and will gladly take photos of you driving the team through the forest. At the end of the tour there will be lots of time for hugs and photos with all the dogs. See the dogs in their natural environment when they are let loose to play with guests and interact and play together.

Package Details

  • 45-minutes of dogsledding
  • Wildlife spotting when available
  • Meet & greet with the dogs afterwards
  • Warm-up in our Aurora Station
  • Coffee, tea and hot chocolate after each tour
  • Onsite washrooms are available

What to bring

  • Warm Clothing including:
  • Hat
  • Mits/Gloves
  • Neck Warmer/Scarf
  • Parka
  • Snowpants
  • Winter Boots
  • Camera

Aurora Package

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Packages Include

  • Accommodations – main lodge rooms
  • Bush Plane charter or snowmobile transportation – return
  • All home made meals
  • All home baked snacks
  • Complimentary coffee, tea hot chocolate, juice, water
  • Paddling equipment: kayaks, canoes, peddle boats, paddle boards, float tubes
  • Self guided paddling and nature trail hiking
  • Satellite WiFi, satellite TV, satellite telephone, movies, games, puzzles
  • Use of x-country skis and boots, snow shoes, toboggans
  • Self-guided x-country skiing and snowshoeing
Optional WINTER Tours Add On:
Optional FALL Tours Add On:

Extras

  • Single occupancy supplement
  • Upgraded accommodation to our more private Cabins
  • Guided Tours
  • Beer, wine, liquor and mixed drinks
  • Boat and Snowmobile rentals
  • Winter Clothing Rentals (reservation only – supplied by a 3rd party vendor)
  • Single travelers add 25%

Please contact us for more information

Diamonds de Canada

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Canada has a deep love for our natural resources with diamonds being the highest expression of love.  Thanks to Canada’s world class standard for sustainable mining, we are custodians of our precious lands and take great pride and care releasing these rare gems.  From the moment our land is surveyed to the final reclamation (the process of restoring the land to its former condition), respect is given to the land that provides life to the diverse ecosystem of the great white north.

With such deep love for our natural resources, even greater care is given to each diamond, releasing the ideal blend of intense fire and brilliance.  Some of our talented polishers have come to the north from around the world with a desire to polish the diamonds from Canada, renown in the polishing communities as optically superior rough crystals.

Based in the capital of the Northwest Territories of Canada, Diamonds de Canada brings experience from both aboriginal and international talent with an expertise to polish beautiful diamonds.  Let us show you the difference.

Private Aurora Chasing and Photo Session

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Enjoy a fully personalized experience for you and your group of up to five people with a single rate for the entire group in a Private Aurora Photo Session.

For those seeking the ultimate northern lights experience, this session focuses on capturing you under the auroras with dozens of beautiful portraits and timelapse videos, all professionally edited and delivered to you the very next day.

You’re the model, and I’m your personal photographer, capturing you under the breathtaking northern lights. This Private Aurora Photo Session is designed entirely around you, with the goal of creating stunning portraits of you with the auroras dancing above. Unlike most other tours, where quick smartphone photos are often the norm, I am committed to providing a full, personalized photo experience. With 3 to 4 professional cameras, I’ll take dozens of high-quality photos and dynamic timelapse videos, capturing the best angles and moments of the night.

You’ll return home with high-resolution photos—perfect for printing and displaying—and timelapse video to relive the auroras in motion. Your social media will shine, too, as I’ll provide select images and videos optimized for Instagram reels and TikTok, so you can share your unforgettable experience.

This is more than just a tour; it’s an opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime while making a statement on your social media. The rate reflects the exclusivity of this session, along with the time dedicated to carefully editing and assembling your photos and videos. To make it even more special, all the digital files will be delivered to you the day after our session, ready to print or share.

Intimate Aurora Chasing Adventure

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Unlike conventional tours, which often involve large groups and crowded spots, our tours focus on intimate experiences in small groups of no more than 5 people.

This approach ensures tranquility and allows for a deep, personal connection with the starry sky and the mesmerizing auroras. Silence is key to embracing the beauty of the Northern Lights, and our carefully chosen secluded locations, far from city lights and tourist crowds, offer the perfect setting for this peaceful contemplation.

Led by Cristiano, an experienced aurora chaser and photographer, the tour goes beyond a standard sightseeing experience. With years of expertise in interpreting space weather data, Cristiano tries to maximize your chances of seeing the aurora.

Photography is a central aspect of these tours, with professional-grade cameras used to capture stunning images of your experience. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or simply want incredible mementos, this adventure is tailored to deliver unforgettable visual memories.

Flexibility is at the heart of this experience. Unlike rigidly scheduled tours, there’s no fixed return time—guests decide when they want to head back. From the moment you’re picked up at your accommodation in Yellowknife, you’ll embark on a journey of discovery, driving away to find the best viewing spots.
This is not just a tour; it’s a personalized adventure designed to immerse you in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Northern Lights.

Hilltop Retreat

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Welcome to Hilltop Retreat, your premier escape in downtown Yellowknife. Nestled in a secluded, stylish setting, we offer a high-end, peaceful stay with Northern charm and hospitality. Our thoughtfully designed rooms and welcoming atmosphere make it easy to relax, explore, and experience the best of Yellowknife in comfort.

Room Amenities:

  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Plush bedding
  • Coffee machine
  • Toiletries and towels
  • Hairdryer
  • Water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge with freezer
  • White noise sound machine
  • Work-friendly desk setup
  • Self-check-in with a secure lockbox

Shared Amenities:

  • Shared guest bathroom
  • Lounge area with garden and city
    views
  • Free parking
  • Exterior security cameras