Aurora borealis viewing in NWT from this wilderness lodge

Arriving at the lodge is an unforgettable part of your adventure. Our remote wilderness lodge is only accessible by bush plane, providing a scenic 25-minute flight from Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories.

Your 25-minute flight to the lodge typically departs between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM from historic Old Town Docks in the summer months and the airport base in winter months. Experience breathtaking views as your bush plane lifts off over Yellowknife Bay and soars across pristine, glacially carved lakes on its way to Blachford Lake.

*Your return from the lodge to Yellowknife will be approximately 2 hours following the Departure time for arrivals to the lodge for that day.

For planning purposes, we strongly recommend booking at least one night of accommodation in Yellowknife both before and after your time at our Lodge.

There are six newly renovated guest rooms on the second floor of the main lodge, three rooms with private washrooms (shower, toilet, sink), and three rooms with access to shared showers and washrooms. Unusual for such a remote facility, the washrooms not only have hot running water but also hotel-style toilets; you would hardly know they are the eco-friendly composting kind!

Lodge rooms are dressed with down duvets, and feature huge windows with expansive views, electrical outlets and in-room thermostats.

There are two viewing decks upstairs and an outdoor hot tub. The main floor serves as the lounge, with a bar, dining room, and library. The main floor also houses the kitchen and a small office.

There are five newly renovated log guest cabins closer to the lake to choose from - separated for privacy. All cabins have electrical outlets, a wood-burning stove for heat, pillow-tip mattresses with down duvets, large windows for aurora viewing and private washrooms with shower, toilet, and sink.

The lodge and all cabins enjoy free wireless internet access.  They are all non-smoking.

Accommodation Style & Details:

Cabins:

• All cabins are outfitted with: 3-piece ensuites, 1 King or 2 XL Twin beds, possibility to add additional single beds in Beaver, Trappers and Point.
• Cabins are approximately a 3-minute walk from the main lodge.
• Total cabin capacity: 5-13 guests

Cabin names:

• Beaver Lodge
• Old Trappers
• The Point
• Raven’s Roost
• Eagle’s Nest

Lodge Rooms:

• Sunrise 1 and 2 rooms are outfitted with: private 3-piece ensuites, 1 King or 2 XL Twin beds, possibility to add additional single beds.
• Sunrise 3 is outfitted with: private 3-piece ensuite, 1 Queen bed.
• Sunset rooms are outfitted with: 1 queen and 1 twin bed.
• Shared bathrooms for Sunset rooms located close by.
• Total lodge room capacity: 6-14 guests

Lodge rooms names:

• Sunrise 1
• Sunrise 2
• Sunrise 3
• Sunset 1
• Sunset 2
• Sunset 3

Property capacity: 11-27 guests.

All meals are included, and gourmet meals are prepared fresh each day. Lodge food includes fresh baking and may have northern treats such as arctic char, caribou, muskox, lake trout, whitefish, berry cake, and bannock. 

The menus feature a tasty blend of Northern gourmet favorites. The talented chef creates superb menus with fresh seasonal vegetables and a variety of fresh fish, beef, lamb, and chicken to please every appetite. All dishes, from bread to desserts, are made on-site. They also grow their own lettuce and other greens. Special dietary requirements can be met.

The lodge is a licensed facility, with a fully stocked bar and wine list. They maintain a selection of wines, beers, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.