Our Indigenous tour is authentic to our culture, sharing stories about the past with Indigenous heritage demonstrations, featuring trapping and dogsledding.
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- Add a Dogsled ride – $190
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Witness the Aurora In Our Warm Skydome
Experience the amazing auroras from our Skydome. The geodome offers the comforts of a hot wood burning stove, couches, lounge chairs and tables for eating fresh bannock and hot beverages, while you take in the dancing auroras from above. Book your seat or group up to 20 people.
Ask us about our 15% discount when you add dogsledding to your Skydome booking!
Two Hour Authentic Dogsledding Tour
Enjoy an exciting dog-sledding adventure along pristine frozen lakes by secluded and well-maintained dog trails, ending the tour at the heated trapper’s camp with hot beverages and freshly made bannock. Our tours embrace Indigenous culture and traditions, sharing our stories of true northern family heritage.
We offer two adventures
- Traditional dogsled ride where you are guided by an experienced musher while taking in the amazing views
- U-Drive dogsled ride where you drive your own dog team with a guide on a snowmobile
From Scratch Bakeshop & Boba
Welcome to From Scratch Bakeshop & Boba, right here in Centre Square Mall, downtown Yellowknife!
We’re all about daily homemade goodness, from buttery croissants to Asian soft breads and authentic Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches. And don’t miss our signature bubble milk tea drinks, freshly brewed coffee, and hot tea. We offer both to-go and dine-in options.
Open Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12 pm – 6 pm
NWT Charter Services
Charter the bus. Tour the North. Explore more.
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.
Yellowknife City Tour + Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery
We live locally in Yellowknife and that makes a huge difference in understanding the history, local communities and landscape of Yellowknife. We have Cantonese, Mandarin and English-speaking tour guides.
Immerse yourself in the rich northern culture of Yellowknife City with a comprehensive tour. Explore iconic landmarks such as the Legislative Assembly, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, and Frontier Visitor Centre. Take in the charm of downtown and old town on a scenic drive, pausing at Pilot Monument for breathtaking city views. In winter, venture onto the Dettah ice road, and don’t miss the enchanting Snowking’s Ice Castle experience in March.
Enhance your City Tour experience with a visit to Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery, a tranquil oasis in Yellowknife. Whether you’re a fervent nature enthusiast or not, prepare to be enchanted by a captivating world of Arctic flora and fauna brought to life through meticulously preserved taxidermy exhibits. Join us as we delve into the breathtaking diversity of Northwest Territories wildlife and immerse yourselves in the allure and charm of the enchanting wilderness!
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.
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
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.
- 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.