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Aurora borealis viewing in NWT from this wilderness lodge

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View one of the most spectacular phenomena on earth, the aurora borealis in northern Canada

Overview

Viewable throughout the fall and winter, this remote location outside of Yellowknife is among the best in the world for viewing the northern lights. Awash in vibrant colors, the northern lights dance and shimmer across the night sky - it is truly a remarkable experience. Nothing can rival watching the aurora borealis from this full service fly-in lodge and wilderness cabins.

Highlights

  • Watch the Northern Lights
  • Try ice fishing
  • Appreciate interpretive guiding
  • Go snowshoeing or snowmobiling
  • Enjoy hot tub & sauna
  • Private cabins available

Travel to the last frontier of northern Canada, where your adventure will begin with a flightseeing charter ski-plane or floatplane flight from Yellowknife to this secluded wilderness lodge. Let your senses come alive. You'll revel in natural surroundings and inhale the cleansing fragrance of spruce. You will feast your eyes on the northern vista in all its glory at this stunning location in the NWT. 

Aurora watchers and stargazers agree there are few better places to see the Aurora than from this lodge. From mid-August, when night skies turn a velvety black to mid-October when the lake begins to freeze, guests can be treated to late night shows of the northern lights. On calm nights, the lake also reflects the sky, doubling the awe-inspiring images.  Autumn is a great time to sit outside in comfort and just lean back and enjoy the show. Day activities during this time of year include fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking. 

In the winter, the adventure continues, and the lodge is open over Christmas and New Year. The lodge itself is welcoming atop a rolling, snow-covered hill. Inside the main lodge or in one of our cabins, a cozy wood fire offers warm comfort. Throughout the day, follow well-marked trails on skis, snowshoes, or by snowmobile. Relax with your favorite beverage in the early evening before sitting down to a gourmet dinner prepared by our Red Seal chef. Later, on clear nights, the Aurora may dance overhead.

  • Free Wifi
  • Personal Experience
  • Trusted Tour Operator
  • Local Guides
Availability Aug - Apr
Duration 3-7 nights
Departs From Yellowknife, NWT
Difficulty Easy Suitable for most people in fair condition.
Group maximum 20 people
Meet on Location No
Pick Up No

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  • International number: +1 778 348 1676

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What's Included

Included

  • Roundtrip flightseeing floatplane or ski plane charter
  • Lodge or Cabin accommodations
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks
  • Daily interpretive programs (2 hours)
  • Handicraft workshops
  • Canoes (fall use)
  • Kayaks (fall use)
  • Boats (fall use)
  • Fishing gear (fall use)
  • Cross country skis (winter use)
  • Ice skates (winter use)
  • Ice fishing gear (winter use)
  • Snowshoes (winter use)

Suggested Clothing

  • Winter coat
  • Winter boots
  • Fleece or wool underclothes (winter)
  • Long underwear (winter)
  • Hat (winter)
  • Gloves (winter)
  • Bathing suit (winter)
  • Warm jacket (fall)
  • Rain gear (fall)
  • Hiking boots (fall)
  • Hat (fall)
  • Bathing suit
  • Long pants (fall)
  • Shorts (fall)
  • T-shirts (fall)

Suggested Items

  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Daypack
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle

Contact us for more Information about this tour

INTERNATIONAL NUMBER: +1 778 348 1676

You can also send an email to info@adventures.com, or use the contact form here below.

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Itinerary

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Information

Enjoy the northern lights from one of our decks, our hot tub, or snuggled under a duvet in your room. The lodge even offers Aurora Wake Up Service to catch the Northern lights at their best.

This lodge is fly in only – there are no other camps or cabins within many miles – you are in the true wilderness with no light obstructions to hinder your view of the aurora.  The main lodge was designed with aurora viewing in mind. All bedrooms offer prime viewing, as do the dining lounge areas, Aurora room, decks, sauna deck, and hot tub. Come experience the northern lights playing directly over the Lodge in awesome multicolored displays. You'll have an exclusive, front-row seat for nature's own light show after dark.

This lodge lies below the Auroral oval, the enormous band of energy that circles the North Magnetic Pole. Here, you are as close to the Aurora as any earthbound spectator ever gets. If the weather is clear, chances are good that you'll see the Aurora on almost any night between mid-August and mid-April.  

Daily interpretive tours of 2-hour duration are included in the price. Guides are available for an additional cost for snowmobile tours, even for overnight winter camping adventures in the wilderness, please inquire.

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.

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.

Prices and Availability

Availability (2024/2025):

  • All prices are in CAD dollars per person, based on double occupancy.
  • Children under 10 receive 50% off the regular package price if sharing a room with an adult.
  • Add 5% tax and 10% gratuities.

Christmas/New Years: December 21, 2024-January 2, 2025

Winter Season January 3 - April 15, 2025

Lodge Room or Cabin:
4 days/3 nights: $4200
7 days/6 nights: $8400
Mandatory Charter Flights (return):
Add $499 (fixed-wing plane)
Add $999 (helicopter)
4 days/3 nights (Sat-Tue):
Lodge room or cabin: $3597
Mandatory Charter Flights (return): Add $499
5 days/4 nights (Tue-Sat):
Lodge room or cabin: $4796
Mandatory Charter Flights (return): Add $499
8 days/7 nights (start Sat or Tue):
Lodge room or cabin: $8393*
*Charter flight included

Fall season: August 13 - October 12, 2025

 
4 days/3 nights:
Lodge room or cabin: $3597
Mandatory Charter Flights (return): Add $499
5 days/4 nights:
Lodge room or cabin: $4796
Mandatory Charter Flights (return): Add $499
8 days/7 nights (start Sat or Tue):
Lodge room or cabin: $8393*
*Charter flight included


Payment Details

Deposit and Taxes

  • Pricing does not include: 5% GST.
  • A 50% deposit is required to hold your reservation.
  • Balance of payment is due 60 days before trip commencement.

CANCELLATION POLICY & DETAILS

Deposit is refundable up to 61 days prior to arrival minus $1000 fee.

With less than 60 days notice of cancellation, the full cost is non-refundable.