In the Northwest Territories where winter lasts half the year (or more) we’ve found plenty of cool ways to enjoy it.
Winter Activities
In the Northwest Territories where winter lasts half the year (or more) we’ve found plenty of cool ways to enjoy it. For starters, how about a dog sledding adventure? There’s nothing like the thrill of whooshing along behind a team of eager huskies, snow flying and harnesses jingling. Make it an hour’s jaunt or a weekend long trek. You can even drive the team yourself, once a seasoned musher shows you how.
Winter camping, deep in the snow-scalloped forest, can be a high point of your Northern experience. Hunker down on fresh spruce boughs and inhale that mug of hot tea. Roast your toes by the fire and take a last, awestruck look at the winter sky before you drop off to sleep.
Closer to town, strap on snowshoes or cross country skis and explore the beautiful trails that wind their way around our communities, through parks and across iced-over lakes.
For more on winter activities, please visit our Outdoor Adventure section.
Aurora
The AURORAMAX Online Observatory monitors the intensity and frequency of auroral activity above Yellowknife, Northwest Territories in the years leading up to Solar Maximum.
AURORAMAX Replays feature the latest and greatest auroras, using Canada's most advanced aurora cameras.
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Hearne Lake LodgeFish for Trophy Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling and Lake whitefish, river and lake fishing from the same lodge. Traditional and fly fishing, lessons and equipment supplied. For up-to-date info, rates, videos and photos please check out www.gofishingcanada.com Read More
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MacKay Lake Lodge (True North Safaris Ltd.)Fall aurora viewing in the barren lands at MacKay Lake Lodge can be combined with caribou and wildlife photography and fishing. In the winter, drive the longest ice road in the world to a diamond mine. Photo opportunities include the winter landscape, arctic wildlife and the aurora. The barren lands... Read More
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True North Safaris Ltd.Travel the ice road from Yellowknife to Mackay Lake Lodge and on to a diamond mine. Experience the wonders of the arctic, the aurora, the white desert of ice and the wildlife. Travel the intriguing route of the famous ice road truckers. A spectacular Arctic experience. Read More
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Harbour Guest HouseFabulous viewing of the Aurora Borealis in fall, winter and spring from the Harbour House on Great Slave Lake. Read More
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Aurora VillageSimply the most popular aurora-viewing tour in town. The highlight of your visit to Yellowknife should be none other than the nightly Aurora-viewing Tour to Aurora Village. It has the world-class facility for aurora-viewing. Its image with aurora dancing over it is recognized throughtout the world.... Read More
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Your Planner - The Bucket List TourNine Days Eights Nights - All Inclusive Luxury Coach Tour Arrive in Yellowknife, the Diamond Capitol City of North America and home of the Ice Road Truckers. Fly on the vintage DC Buffalo Airplane with an Ice Pilot to Hay River. Board your luxury coach, and enjoy an evening with a... Read More
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dbeck KennelsDogteam tours with experienced musher and kennel owner along traditional trails near Hay River. Traditional teaching available as well. Trips accommodate up to five persons. November to the end March. Call for details. Read More
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Bob Dunsmore ToursCity tours by Bob Dunsmore, a resident of Yellowknife for 30 years and former Tour Guide of the Year. Two-hour tours start at 1:00pm daily. Minimum of two passengers. Customized tours with 24-hour notice. Step-on tours for bus groups. Read More
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Arctic OdysseysDelivering memorable experiences to northern adventurers for over 30 years. Northern lights, light hiking, wildlife viewing and birdwatching, flora, fauna, photography, native cultures, adventure! Great Slave Lake / Northwest Passage. View our web site for dates, rates and full itineraries. Read More
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Aurora Nights LodgeFour and seven day packages on the Taltson River to view the Aurora. Drive out by snowmobile from Fort Resolution, or fly from Fort Smith to our camp. Stay in a heated tent frame, and drive our traditional trapping trails with a working dog team. Try ice fishing, snowshoeing, and... Read More
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Horizon & Co.Diamond Winter Ice: There is no more romantic experience on earth than sleeping on spruce bows beside a wood burning stove in an authentic prospectors tent under the shimmering Northern Lights. The swish of your dogsled, a private wilderness camp for two, a luxurious post and beam lodge, a bush... Read More
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