Perched on the northern edge of Great Slave Lake deep in Canada’s North, Yellowknife makes for an unforgettable winter getaway. Get to know the eclectic city during the day and head out at night to see the dancing Northern Lights.
There’s nothing like visiting the Canadian North in the quiet of the winter. Have a pint with the locals at the Woodyard Brewhouse, try arctic char sashimi at the local sushi spot and take a trip on one of the ice roads for which the Northwest Territories is famous. The highlight of your trip is sure to be the nightly Aurora hunting tours, which are led by an Indigenous guide who not only knows all the best spots to view the Aurora but has great stories to tell as well.
DAY 1: Welcome to Yellowknife!
Once you arrive in the Northwest Territories, you’ll be transferred to your hotel to check in. Explore the city at your leisure. Yellowknife is a walkable city but there is a taxi service available for those in need of it. Explore the small downtown core that has some unique shops and an incredible array of restaurants offering cuisine from around the world.
In the late evening, you’ll be picked up at your hotel for your first Aurora Hunting Tour! Your experienced guide will drive to various locations that have amazing vantage points to see the Lights. Snacks and hot beverages will be available. This is not a stationary tour — you’ll move around to different locations, searching for the beautiful Aurora. If you’re lucky and the Aurora is visible that night, your guide will assist you with taking some very memorable photos.
Overnight at the Explorer Hotel or similar
DAY 2: Explore Yellowknife
Today you will get to experience Yellowknife with a local guide who has grown up in the scenic city. See the famous Oldtown district where Yellowknife originally started almost 90 years ago and learn about the area’s unique history and rich Indigenous culture. Your tour will include a visit to the downtown area as well as the Visitor’s Centre where you’ll receive an official Yellowknife pin and a North of 60 Certificate.
One of the best parts of the tour is the local knowledge your guide will provide — it is like visiting an old friend and taking a trip through his/her hometown. Colourful stories guaranteed!
Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore at your leisure or head back to your hotel for a rest before the night’s Aurora activities.
In the evening, you’ll be picked up once again for a night of Aurora hunting. On clear nights, you’ll be amazed at the stars and the stunning milky way.
Overnight at the Explorer Hotel or similar
DAY 3: Explore Yellowknife
Embark on an exhilarating journey today as you partake in a captivating dogsled tour. This quintessentially northern activity traces its roots back to methods employed by indigenous peoples to navigate the wintry landscapes. Originally devised as the optimal means of winter transportation, dogsledding offers an authentic experience like no other.
The rest of the day is yours to explore Yellowknife at your leisure or choose an optional adventure tour for the day. That evening you’ll be picked up from your hotel for one final Aurora hunting adventure.
Overnight at the Explorer Hotel or similar
DAY 4: Departure
Today you will say goodbye to the Northwest Territories and head back home with amazing memories and some incredible photos.
*4 and 5 night itineraries include additional free days in Yellowknife with nightly aurora hunting*
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