In the Northwest Territories where winter lasts half the year (or more) we’ve found plenty of cool ways to enjoy it.
If you’ve never experienced –40º Celsius, or even -30ºC, that’s another reason to visit the Northwest Territories.
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.
The Science of the AuroraSurges of solar and magnetic energy cause the light shows in Earth's upper atmosphere. | 
What Is the Aurora?The Aurora Borealis is a spectacular natural light show in the northern night sky. |
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What Are Your Chances?If the weather is clear, chances are excellent - there are over 240 potential viewing nights. | 
The Aurora Borealis in YellowknifeSparkle is a tame description of a sky full of fiery northern lights on winter nights. |
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Arctic Adventure ToursYou can enjoy watching the Aurora Borealis from a cabin at the Arctic Chalet or from our Outpost Cabin further out of town. Both places are good for watching the northern lights away from city lights. 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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Up North Travel & ToursYour End of the Road connection to the Arctic. Up North Travel will organize all your travel needs from any destination. Air, hotels, car rentals, Arctic tours. We're your northern specialists! Read More
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Peterson's Point Lake LodgeDuring our annual Arctic Photography Workshop with Robert Berdan all levels of photographers or anyone interested in exploring the tundra, viewing nature and the northern lights will enjoy this adventure. Migratory wildlife including barrenground caribou and grizzly bears are commonly sighted during this time as well as tundra swans, peregrine... Read More
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Bekere Lake LodgeLodge approximately 135 kilometres south of Paulatuk, with large living room, dining room, kitchen area, for 10 to 15 guests. Spring snowmobile adventures and wildlife photography. Snowmobiling to Horton River and area, snowshoeing, ice fishing. Three month advanced bookings. Read More
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Land is Life Ltd.Visit our Traditional Dene camp for winter adventures; Aboriginal culture and history; wildlife and Aurora Borealis. Discover yourself in the northern wilderness. Read More
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Polar Pack Cafe Ltd.Cultural immersion programs. Skilled Inuit guides, boats, snowmobiles, etc. Operating year 'round. 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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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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Taltson Lake Lodge Ltd.Trophy pike and lake trout. The only lodge on 73 miles of lakes and rivers. Three cozy cabins accommodate 10 people. Meals served in our main lodge. Full American Plan or unguided. Group and family discounts, sand beaches, islands, guided or unguided. Canoes, boats and motors. June to September. Reasonable... 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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Arctic Tour CompanyTour company offering winter and spring packages, including community tours, aurora viewing, snowmobile and dogteam tours, opportunities to camp or overnight in an igloo. Customized tours available for individuals, groups, film crews. Read More
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Beaufort Sea AdventuresDogteam tours, view the Aurora from a dogsled or snowmobile, and camp in an iglu or cabin. Call for prices. Read More
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