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Aurora Adventure in a Wilderness Lodge

Experience the wild beauty of the Northwest Territories at the cozy Yellow Dog Lodge

Discover the beauty and solitude of Canada’s northern wilderness on this 3-day fly-in experience in the Northwest Territories. Set against the backdrop of pristine taiga forests, Yellow Dog Lodge sits on a strip of land between two northern lakes, offering plenty of opportunity for spectacular fishing, hiking and exploration. To top it off, the lodge is located under the Auroral Oval and makes for some pretty incredible Northern Lights viewing.

Whether you’re looking for challenging outdoor adventures or a more relaxed getaway in the quiet of the woods, this lodge will more than meet your needs.

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3 Days from $2395/person CAD
Adventure
Canadian Signature Experiences
Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis
Resorts & Lodges
Rural & Nature Escapes
Short Getaways
Summer Aurora
Itinerary/Overview
Inclusions
Travel Details
Options Extras
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Itinerary/Overview

Itinerary/Overview

Yellow Dog Lodge is located between beautiful Duncan and Graham Lakes, only a 20-minute floatplane flight northeast of Yellowknife. Opened in 1970 as a sportfishing lodge, it is now a multi-activity fly-in wilderness lodge specializing in spring and fall aurora viewing, summer sport fishing, canoeing, glamping, and outdoor adventure. Gordon and Kathy Gin have owned this little jewel of the North since 2006 and have made tremendous improvements. The staff is recognized as delivering best-in-class service and, since 2011, Yellow Dog Lodge has been endorsed as a Canadian Signature Experience by Destination Canada.

Lodge facilities include aurora and nature guides, chef, hot tub, sauna, screened gazebo, nature trails, library, satellite TV, movies, all paddling including canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and paddleboats. Yellow Dog Lodge also offers a fully licensed bar service.

Inclusions

Included

  • Accommodations – main lodge rooms or standard cabins
  • Charter flights from Yellowknife to the Lodge return
  • All home made meals
  • All home baked snacks
  • Complimentary coffee, tea hot chocolate, juice, water
  • Outdoor hot tub, sauna, screened gazebo, hot showers
  • Paddling equipment: kayaks, canoes, peddle boats, paddle boards, float tubes
  • Self guided paddling and nature trail hiking
  • Satellite WiFi, satellite TV, satellite telephone, movies, games, puzzles
  • Use of x-country skis and boots, snow shoes, toboggans
  • Self guided skiing

Not Included

  • Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included
Travel Details

Primary Location

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Departures

Seasonality is from March 1 to April 15, 2022 & August 15 to September 30, 2022

Pricing Details

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  • The exact program is tailored to the preferences of the participants and seasonality
Options Extras

Optional Extras

  • Additional guided sport-fishing, hiking and boating tours are available at the lodge
  • Guides and Guided Tours including lake cruising on the floating tent camps
  • Upgraded accommodation to the Deluxe Executive Cabin
  • Beer, wine, liquor and mixed drinks
  • Extra tackle, bait, lures, and souvenirs
  • Fishing Licenses
  • Outpost Adventure Trips by bush plane
  • Boat rentals
  • Snowmobile rentals
  • Winter Clothing Rentals
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