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

Winter Lodges

Blachford Lake Lodge Most of the North's fine wilderness lodges are located a short charter flight from towns like Fort Smith, Fort Simpson, Norman Wells and Yellowknife. They range from plain to fancy, with snug cabins, a roomy main lodge, or both. Some come complete with a roaring fireplace and spa-style luxuries. All are surrounded by the North's rugged beauty.

Choose from packages ranging from weekend escapes to getaways of a week or more. You can enjoy hearty meals featuring northern specialties and discover great ways to really get into winter - skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, skating, ice-fishing and more. An evening's Aurora-gazing is the perfect windup to your day outdoors.

Winter Lodges

Blachford Lake Lodge & Conference Resort

In addition to Aurora viewing, enjoy cross-country skiing on 20 kilometres (12 miles) of groomed trails, snowshoeing, sliding, and ice skating. Explore nature trails and northern wildlife then relax in our cosy lounges, hot tub, or sauna. For an authentic northern adventure, spend a night in a cozy, heated,...

Enodah Wilderness Travel/Trout Rock Lodge

Ideal location on the North Arm of Great Slave Lake! Trout Rock Lodge is located on an island, far away from city lights, and traffic noise. It is accessible only by Aurora Express, snowmobile or ski-plane. Packages include transfers to and from Yellowknife Airport by van/Aurora Express, accommodation...

Arctic Adventure Tours

The Arctic Loon Chalet is a comfortable and spacious secluded cabin located in a beautiful area about 20 kilometers from Inuvik. The cabin is situated up on a cliff overlooking a tranquil lake and is accessible in winter by snowmobile or by dog team. In summer it is a great...

Aurora Village

Come to Aurora Village to experience the aurora in comfort and safety. We are open everyday until April 7, 2012 for our Winter Aurora Season!! Simply the most popular Aurora-viewing Experience in the world!!! In winter and summer-fall, the highlight of your visit to Yellowknife should be none...