Top Yellowknife Outdoor Activities - page 2

We will pick you up and drive you to an easy-to-moderate hike with our guides. This tour is a total of 4.5-hours of scenic drives and adventure that blends land-based knowledge, storytelling, language, and the natural beauty of the North. Explore scenic viewpoints, learn Dene history, and walk to iconic places like Cameron Falls and the Ramparts with guides deeply connected to the land and its stories. - Guided drive along the scenic Ingraham Trail with local stories shared throughout - A guided hike to Cameron Falls (approx. 1.5 km, about 20 minutes each way) with boardwalks, rocks, staircases, and short steep embankments - A shorter, gentler walk to the Ramparts, featuring hardened pathways, boardwalks, and a staircase-bridge to a stunning viewpoint - Photo opportunities, scenic lookouts, and meaningful moments connecting with the land - Small-group experience with a focus on respect, safety, and connection Duration: 4.5 hours Activity Level: Easy to moderate

Set off on thrilling snowmobile trips this winter, featuring essential pre-boarding training and warm-up to ensure safety and confidence. Navigate icy trails and snow-covered landscapes with a guide, racing through dense forests and gliding across pristine lakes. Guests can enjoy the comfort of heated helmets and handles, making this an unforgettable ride. Ample free time allows for exploration and capturing the stunning winter scenery.

Yellowknife sits right in the middle of Canada’s Northwest Territories and boasts a number of beautiful landmarks. Take a small-group tour of the city and learn about its history, geography, and culture as you visit the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Museum, Pilot’s Monument, Great Slave Lake, and more over the course of a few hours.

Journey into the wild beauty of the Northwest Territories on a women-only road trip from Yellowknife through the Makenzie Bison Sanctuary and to the North Arm of Great Slave Lake. This thoughtfully hosted small-group experience combines scenic driving, the excitement of searching for free-roaming wood bison, a beautiful lakeside picnic, seasonal foraging, and dinner at a locally owned Yellowknife restaurant. With a maximum of five guests, there is time to stop for photographs, enjoy the landscape, and experience the North. Travel through boreal forest and wetlands, pass Behchokǫ̀, cross the Frank Channel Bridge, and explore the shores of Great Slave Lake. All-inclusive women-only experience with a maximum of five guests -Coffee and a light café snack included -Scenic Highway 3 drive with wildlife and photography stops -Picnic beside Great Slave Lake -Seasonal berry foraging and plant identification -Included dinner at Blue Bell Eatery -Hotel pickup and drop-off in Yellowknife

Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery is much more than just a specimen gallery. You will take part in an artistic experience with many of the animals who call the Northwest Territories home. Two world renowned taxidermist and artist brothers, Greg and Dean Robertson, have come together to create a northern wildlife experience like no other. Each animal is displayed uniquely to try and capture a moment in the animal’s natural life. Many displays will tell you a story, bring out an emotion, capture a moment in time, show their playful side, or just leave you in awe of their natural beauty. Prepare to get up close and personal and experience the North’s creatures like you never have before. We will leave you with knowledge about northern animals in their natural habitat and memories you can share with family and friends.

Get ready for an exhilarating journey unlike any other; Yellowknife Snowmobiling Ice Cave Adventure Combo! This thrilling three-hour guided experience invites you to explore breathtaking landscapes Embark on the Yellowknife Snowmobiling Ice Cave Adventure Combo! This three-hour guided experience takes you across the sparkling snows of Great Slave Lake on a snowmobile. Enjoy hotel pickup, a safety briefing, and equipment demonstration before setting out through breathtaking arctic scenery to the Yellowknife Ice Cave. After exploring the cave on snowshoes, race back on your snowmobile, stopping for photos at highlights like the Snow Castle and sled through without stopping on some of Great Slave attractions that includes house boats and small islands on the deepest lake in North America and 9th largest lake in the world. Conclude your adventure with a complimentary hot beverage before returning to your hotel. Experience a thrilling blend of excitement and natural beauty at its best!

Hunting for the Aurora, we will drive you to different lakes in our quest. The lakes provide a perfect reflective surface for viewing the aurora in autumn. In the Winter season, you may go even further down to the middle of the lakes! We will provide snacks & warm beverages to enhance your experience with us. If we do not have at least 4 guests to materialize our Aurora by Bus Tour, we will provide you with an option to join other scheduled Aurora Tours available for that night. We will take our Travellers in each hotel and take you to different lake locations to find a place to enjoy the great light. We will take photos for Travellers. During the journey, we will also provide our guests with hot drinks and biscuits, as well as expertise in North Polar Light and Yellow Knife. If you don’t have enough for a four-person tour on the lake, we invite you to consider taking part in another tour that we already have. We provide activity pick-up and drop-off services for our guests at hotels and downtown AirB&Bs. Activity meeting time will be sent to you before the tour. We provide shuttle services to hotels and city centre B&B for all Traveler attending the event.If you live further away, please visit the nearby hotel collection in private! We will confirm the collection time with you before the Trips begin. ***Please email us to confirm your activity pick-up time at yellowknifetours@gmail.com*** *** Please contact us at yellowknifetours@gmail.com to confirm the event delivery time.***

Experience an unforgettable 5-day, 4-night adventure in Yellowknife, renowned as the "Northern Lights Capital" with a 95% chance of witnessing the stunning aurora, including the rare yellow-purple display. Stay comfortably in a 4-star hotel and enjoy classic winter activities like dog sledding and ice fishing. Collect memorable souvenirs, such as aurora or Arctic Circle certificates from local tourist centers. For larger groups, each room accommodates up to four guests, and if multiple bookings are made, provide confirmation numbers to ensure you travel on the same bus.

Join us on a tour to look for the largest land mammals in North America - the Wood Bison! NWT is home to North America's largest free roaming herd of wood bison - and from Yellowknife we can take a day tour to look for them. How big are wood bison? The bison bulls can stand up to 6ft tall at their shoulders, 13ft long, and can weigh more than a tonne. Females are smaller and can weigh up to 1,200 pounds. Will we see any baby bison? It is common to see newborn and growing calves among the herds. Could we see other animals too? Hopefully. We have previously spotted black bear, eagles, fox, porcupines. Where do we travel? We travel on highway 3 south, near the world's 10th largest lake - Great Slave Lake, and share facts and stories about the area. Is food provided? A light picnic lunch is provided with a snack and beverage. Animal sightings can not be guaranteed. We have a 4 person minimum for this tour to take place, however we will try our best to arrange groups.

Discover the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights during a multi-day tour in Yellowknife. Get picked up at the address of your choice in Yellowknife and set out on a coach tour in search of the best views of the Northern Lights. By day, enjoy activities such as ice fishing or falls hiking and by night, break out your cameras to try and capture the beauty of the Aurora Borealis.

Discover Yellowknife through its food, stories, art, and hidden places on a thoughtfully hosted women-only experience. This is more than a standard city tour. You will spend the day exploring Yellowknife at a relaxed pace, with time to enjoy its historic neighbourhoods, galleries, museums, scenic viewpoints, locally owned restaurants, and wonderfully multicultural food scene. With a maximum of five guests, the experience feels personal and welcoming. Solo travellers can comfortably join the group, while friends, colleagues, and conference visitors can enjoy a carefully planned day without worrying about transportation, reservations, or where to go next. Your day includes a relaxed café stop, lunch at the iconic Bullock’s Bistro, and dinner at Zehabesha or another carefully selected locally owned restaurant showcasing Yellowknife’s diverse flavours. Hotel pickup and drop-off, meals, transportation, attraction admissions, and guiding are included.

Yellowknife is easily one of the best places in the world to observe the aurora! It is also known as the "Northern Lights Capital."Take a look at the beauty of the aurora and if you’re extremely lucky you may even catch an extremely rare yellow-purple aurora! Enjoy an unforgettable 3-day and 2-night amazing tour with a 95% probability of seeing the aurora! Comfortably stay in a 4-star Yellowknife hotel and select any of our classic winter activities from dog sledding to ice fishing. Discover and receive the aurora/Arctic Circle certificates or small badges at the local tourist centers to keep souvenirs of the most beautiful aurora moment! One Room Selection The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers. If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please provide a separate booking. Avoid traveling in a different bus? If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.

A structured 4-day/3-night shared Yellowknife package with airport transfers, winter gear rental, two mobile aurora hunts, one stationary aurora-viewing camp, and three daytime experiences: city sightseeing at 10:00 a.m. on Day 2, the ice road and scenic winter drive at 2:00 p.m. on Day 3, and the 2.5-hour Local Art & Souvenir Tour at 2:00 p.m. on Day 4. Hotel accommodation is not included. Day 4 timing is coordinated with the guest's flight and may be adjusted or arranged separately if needed.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Yellowknife 5-day, 4-night Arctic Aurora Viewing experience, where the breathtaking beauty of the night sky will leave you in awe! This incredible package includes not only comfortable accommodations at the stylish Chateau Nova or Explorer Hotel but also thrilling daytime activities that truly immerse you in the Arctic wilderness. Picture yourself gliding over glistening snow on a snowmobile, exploring the stunning landscape, and then shifting gears to view the mesmerizing Northern Lights from unique locations such as a cozy Arctic Ice fishing Camp glass tipi's and cabins and a captivating Sky Dome. Each night offers a different aurora viewing experience, ensuring that every moment under the shimmering skies is magical. Additionally, you'll have the chance to visit the northern wildlife gallery, where the wonders of Arctic wildlife are showcased, allowing you to appreciate the serene beauty of nature at its finest.

Experience the aurora borealis in multiple ways on this 3-night tour from Yellowknife with airport and hotel pickup. In addition to an outdoor experience, you’ll also see the aurora from inside a lodge, saving you from the cold. Stay cozy with hot chocolate and snacks provided during the tours, and see the city’s highlights on an included sightseeing tour. (Please note this tour is largely conducted in Chinese.)

Imagine the thrill of ice fishing in Yellowknife, where adventure meets breathtaking natural beauty! This exhilarating experience offers much more than just fishing; it’s an unforgettable nighttime tour set against the backdrop of the majestic Great Slave Lake, 9th largest and the deepest lake in North America. Picture yourself cozying up in warm, heated ice fishing huts while your guide shares insights about safety and fishing techniques. Over the course of four exciting hours, you’ll have the chance to reel in hungry fish while keeping an eye on the sky for the mesmerizing aurora borealis. As you fish, you can sip on complimentary hot beverages and enjoy light snacks, making the atmosphere even more inviting. When those stunning northern lights appear, your guide will ensure you don’t miss a moment. This unique blend of adrenaline and serenity makes ice fishing in Yellowknife an essential adventure for any outdoor enthusiast!. Tour concludes with hotel drop off's.

If you’re in Yellowknife, odds are you’re up for adventure—and that’s what you’ll find on this guided fat-bike tour. With extra-wide wheels for added stability, you’ll venture on the shores of Great Slave Lake, through Old Town Yellowknife, and beyond. You’ll get fantastic views, likely spot some incredible wildlife, and get a deep, guided look at this unlikely, historic spot.

Discover the magic of the Northern Lights on a cozy women-only tour designed for comfort, connection, and personalized attention. Travel beyond Yellowknife’s city lights in a spacious white Jeep Wagoneer, with a maximum of five guests and plenty of room to relax between viewing stops. Your guide will take you out on the Ingraham Trail in search of the clearest available skies. Enjoy warm drinks, light snacks, blankets, and basic photography assistance while sharing an unforgettable northern night with a welcoming group of women. Perfect for solo women travellers, friends, colleagues, and conference visitors looking to relaxed and feel taken care of. Women-only Northern Lights adventure with a maximum of five guests -Comfortable transportation in a heated white Jeep Wagoneer -Warm drinks, light snacks, and blankets included -Basic assistance with phone and camera settings -Multiple viewing locations selected according to conditions -Hotel pickup and drop-off within Yellowknife

We are much more than just a specimen gallery. You will take part in an artistic experience with many of the animals who call the Northwest Territories home. Two world renowned taxidermist and artist brothers, Greg and Dean Robertson, have come together to create a northern wildlife experience like no other. Each animal is displayed uniquely to try and capture a moment in the animal’s natural life. Many displays will tell you a story, bring out an emotion, capture a moment in time, show their playful side, or just leave you in awe of their natural beauty. Prepare to get up close and personal and experience the North’s creatures like you never have before. We will leave you with knowledge about northern animals in their natural habitat and memories you can share with family and friends.

Guests will enjoy a hassle free day relaxing near Madeline Lake. Roundtrip transportation from Hotel to Hotel. No need to carry boats around since all equipment are by the water. Enjoy a great lunch. 5hrs total tour time including 1hr transportation time.

Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery is much more than just a specimen gallery. You will take part in an artistic experience with many of the animals who call the Northwest Territories home. Two world renowned taxidermist and artist brothers, Greg and Dean Robertson, have come together to create a northern wildlife experience like no other. Each animal is displayed uniquely to try and capture a moment in the animal’s natural life. Many displays will tell you a story, bring out an emotion, capture a moment in time, show their playful side, or just leave you in awe of their natural beauty. Prepare to get up close and personal and experience the North’s creatures like you never have before. We will leave you with knowledge about northern animals in their natural habitat and memories you can share with family and friends.

We only use brand-new equipment! Old-style snowmobiles are hard to turn and operate. Our 2024 snowmobiles are effortless to steer and come with features like heated handlebars, throttle, and heated helmets. We only serve one party at a time so there is no rush if you're learning for the first time, but also those who are more experienced can take advantage of a more advanced ride.