Take in our music and art festivals, spring carnivals and outdoor sporting events in spring, summer, autumn or winter.

The summer temperature hovers around 20°C (70°F) with very little rain.

Long, isolated stretches of beautiful scenery in Summer, ice roads in Winter: be prepared

Snowshoeing - The Traditions Live On

Snowshoing Snowshoes are the classic invention of northern travellers still used in traditional life on the land. Recently they've become key equipment for the sports-minded - a great way to break trail across a frozen lake or through the forest.

An afternoon on snowshoes gets you close to the heart and true nature of the Northwest Territories. With some practice, you could be ready to break trail for the Rock and Ice Ultra extreme sports race held in Yellowknife in March. And if you think your technique is up to par, join a fun race in a community at carnival time!

Snowshoeing

B. Dene Adventures

Tours could include snowshoeing on old ancestral trails as our Elders did for centuries.

Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures

Hear stories of survival and adaptation in the winter-scape of the boreal forest. Join your guide, "winter's narrator," for an interpretive snowshoe hike.

Arctic Adventure Tours

Snowshoe to the Outpost Cabin located on the edge of the Campbell Hills outside of Inuvik. This is an easy 45-minute walk on snowshoes through a winter wonderland! Enjoy a fantastic experience watching the northern lights above the Arctic Circle! Watch the amazing display of the Aurora Borealis from...

Aurora Village

We invite you to have an afternoon of winter fun at Aurora Village with list of things you can enjoy. You can go on a guided nature walk with our nature guide on traditional snowshoes deep into Aurora Village. You will learn about the wildlife and fauna of the region....

Salt River Elders Village

Visiting Wood Buffalo National Park? We offer four log cabins out by the Salt River, for rent by the night or the week. These each accommodate 2-3 people. They are insulated and complete with woodstove and firewood, 2 beds each, plus table/chairs. Accessible by road. Available year round,...