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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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Canoe North AdventuresWe offer hiking expeditions in the Sahtu region of the Northwest Territories in the Mackenzie Mountains & on the Canol Hertitage Trail. Accessible from Norman Wells. NWT, these hiking regions are some of the most pristine & beautiful in the world. Read More
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North Star AdventuresObserve the most spectacular Aurora Borealis show in the world! Guests will take a guided evening snowmobile tour on the Great Slave Lake to view the world famous Northern Lights. Up to eight guests can go on the 2 hour Aurora and cultural snowmobile tour. Cost: $100.00 person. Traditional... Read More
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Yellow Dog LodgeYellow Dog Lodge features great sport fishing and outdoor adventure, a hot tub, sauna, buffet dining, lounge, Internet and satellite TV and of course; in-door plumbing. A comfortable lodge with 2 private cabins awaits our guests. The lakes and streams offer the finest lake trout, northern pike and arctic... Read More
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North Nahanni Naturalist LodgeFull service lodge located on Cli Lake 72 miles west of Fort Simpson in the Nahanni Mountain Range. Fish for trout, grayling, pike. Guided hiking, birding, wildlife viewing, cultural activities, conferences. Accommodates 24 in lodge, cabins and tent frames. Includes meals, boats and motors, guides, sauna, hot tub, fireplaces. Jet... 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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Hearne Lake LodgeNorthern Lights viewing, winter B & B or long term stay with all the meals included. Ice fishers, Snowmobilers, X country skiers welcome. Equipment rentals available in Yellowknife. 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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Moraine Point Lodge and Wilderness RetreatJoin us this winter for Aurora viewing at our Moraine Point Lodge paradise in a remote boreal forest setting. Our magnificent log lodge is located at Moraine Point (60° 36.2’ N, 115° 38.00’ W) on the west shore of Great Slave Lake in the Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary. Ski... 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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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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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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Beck's Kennels Aurora Viewing and Dogsled ToursAurora by Dogteam: World Class Kennel owned by four time Canadian Champion Grant Beck, who has won races across North America and Europe. Traditional dog sled rides: A guided tour in a traditional toboggan on an eight kilometre route. Tour includes coffee and warm clothing. minimum two persons, $50 each.... 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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Brabant LodgeOwned and operated by Ellen and John Pollard, Brabant is a full-service sport fishing lodge located on Brabant Island in the headwaters of the Mackenzie River. Here as the Mackenzie exits Great Slave Lake, guests fish for trophy northern pike, arctic grayling, walleye and whitefish. Convention facilities are available.... 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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Polar Pack Cafe Ltd.Cultural immersion programs. Skilled Inuit guides, boats, snowmobiles, etc. Operating year 'round. 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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