Winter aurora in the Northwest Territories

Arrive in Yellowknife, where a representative will meet you in arrivals and transfer you to your downtown hotel.

Note: This service is only available between 10am and 8pm, otherwise you will need to take the hotel shuttle or a taxi to the hotel.

To save space in your luggage, and to ensure you keep warm and comfortable while viewing the Northern Lights and experiencing other outdoor activities in the the Northwest Territories, we've included a winter clothing package.

Explore some of Yellowknife's museums and historic sites on this half-day guided tour. Stops may include the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, Prince of Wales Heritage Museum, Yellowknife Visitor Centre, Pilot's Monument and Nature's North gallery.

With your guide, drive along the famous ice road of Great Slave Lake. Sit in silence and listen to the ice cracking and take some fun photos to mark your experience. You can also visit the indigenous village of Dettah to learn about local indigenous culture; and in March, marvel at the castle built entirely of ice for Snow King festival.

Join Joe, a local Dene First Nation guide, on a tour of the Prince of Wales Heritage Museum. Joe weaves his personal stories through the exhibits, and reflects on growing up and living off the land in modern day society. 

See the spectacular Northern Lights from a Skydome. Sit back and relax in a Geo Dome, which features a hot wood burning stove, couches, lounge chairs, and tables. Snacks and hot beverages are provided. 

Carve through the backcountry wilderness on a 2-hour snowmobile tour. Stop to take photos of breathtaking scenery, play on the pristine frozen lakes, and get to know the wild side of Frontier country. 

Meet a team of friendly dogs and enjoy a dogsled ride over frozen lakes and along a secluded trail near Yellowknife. Spend time in a heated teepee or trapper's camp, where you can enjoy hot beverages and fresh bannock.

Ask us about upgrading to a self-drive option, though please note that this requires a good level of fitness.

On this educational and interactive tour, learn all about the art of ice fishing from an indigenous perspective. Head out onto Great Slave Lake and watch as your guide demonstrates techniques learnt through generations.

Located away from the city lights, Aurora Village is the perfect setting for Northern Lights viewing. Spend the evening here and explore the various hills and aurora viewing areas, enjoy hot beverages and photo assistance, and keep warm in your assigned teepee.

Join a small group by van and hunt for the majestic aurora outside of the city. Watch them dance across the sky with your local indigenous guide as they use decades of knowledge to seek out the best locations for your evening. 

A friendly driver will take you to the airport in time for your flight.