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UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURES
IN A FLY-IN WILDERNESS LODGE IN THE NWT
Dear Canada friend,
In the Northwest Territories, the natural beauty of the North is waiting for you just outside your door: Such is life at a fly-in wilderness lodge in the NWT. Wilderness lodges operate in winter and summer, so you can experience world-famous fishing, unforgettable Aurora viewing, and awe-inspiring hikes, wholly immersed in the timeless landscapes of the North. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and find your unforgettable Northern adventure.
Picture yourself on the deck of your cabin in one of our wilderness lodges in the Northwest Territories and enjoy reading!
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BLACHFORD LAKE LODGE
Blachford Lake Lodge, a popular destination among wilderness enthusiasts, reopened under the new ownership of Arctic Kingdom Expeditions, a pioneer in Arctic and Expedition touring in Canada’s North.
The all-season luxury wilderness resort is located in the rugged wilderness of the Northwest Territories, around 100 kilometres southeast of Yellowknife, and can be reached by bush-plane within 30 minutes from Yellowknife. Guests land on Blachford Lake, virtually right outside the front door – in the summer on floats, in winter on skis. Many miles from roads, or national suppliers of electricity and water, the lodge nonetheless provides many of the benefits of a luxury hotel, with the priceless addition of a pristine wilderness environment, unpolluted by artificial light or noise – the perfect setting for watching the Aurora Borealis.
The lodge's exclusive main building is uniquely situated on a rocky hill on the lake shore and offers a wonderful view of the scenic landscape and the Northern Lights. Visitors can stay overnight in the five guest rooms of the main lodge. Blachford Lake Lodge also boasts 5 cabins on site as guest accommodations. All hand crafted, these cabins give guests a comfortable wilderness experience, with the amenities of the main lodge at their fingertips. The cabins are undergoing renovations in the summer of 2024, and will be starting out the fall Aurora season fully updated and refurbished.
Further guest amenities include free wireless internet, a hot tub, a sauna and an Aurora-watch wake-up service. During the day, exciting outdoor adventures await, depending on the season of the visit. Activities range from hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming or wildlife viewing in the summer, to snowshoeing, fat tire biking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling or ice fishing in the winter – and many more!
Blachford Lake Lodge aims to live sustainably and in an environmentally conscious way on the land, Chief Drygeese territory, the traditional land of Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
Contact:
Blachford Lake Lodge
Katherine Johnson
katherine@arctickingdom.com
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PETERSON'S POINT LAKE LODGE
Peterson's Point Lake Lodge is located around 350 km north of Yellowknife on the edge of the Barrenlands and the Arctic Circle in the middle of the Canadian tundra. It is the northernmost lodge in the Northwest Territories and can only be reached by floatplane. Point Lake is in the middle of a vast terrain of countless lakes and rivers and is part of the legendary Coppermine River System, which stretches for more than 300 km to the Arctic Ocean.
The five rustic guest cabins at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge accommodate 2-4 people each and have a heater, electrical outlets, solar light and a private patio with a fantastic view over Point Lake. Only some cabins have a private toilet, for all other guests there are privies centrally located behind the cabins. A maximum of 10 guests can stay at the lodge at any one time, which always creates a family atmosphere.
Along with experienced fishing guides, guests are out on Point Lake in motorboats during the day. The region's waters are home to record-breaking lake trout, which demand a great deal of strength and stamina from the anglers. The fish caught are only kept for personal consumption – the legendary shore lunches or typical Northern dinners are unforgettable! If you need a break from fishing, you can go on short, guided hikes around the lodge or grab a paddle – great photo opportunities are guaranteed! After all, huge groups of caribou migrate through the region at certain times of the year and grizzly bears, tundra swans and peregrine falcons also call the region home. In the evening, you can warm up in the Finnish sauna or in the lounge with a drink by the fireplace and read the stories of the polar explorers Samuel Hearne and Sr. John Franklin, who once travelled through this region. Later in the evening, with a bit of luck, the Aurora will dance in the sky.
Contact:
Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge
Margaret, Chad & Amanda Peterson
pointlakelodge@ssimicro.com
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SPARKS LAKE LODGE
This remote fly-in lodge is located an hour flight southeast of Yellowknife and is the only lodge on beautiful Sparks Lake, which is only accessible by plane. With depths reaching 150ft, this lake is ideal to troll for monster lake trout, or to site cast for northern pike in one of the many shallow bays. With only 8 guests per week, the lodge offers a very personal experience. Each day, an experienced guide will navigate the lake to show the best of what Sparks Lake has to offer. Guests can enjoy a shore lunch with freshly caught fish amidst the beauty of the scenery. Visitors will stay in the lodge’s newly built and cozy cabins, each with a full bathroom. Additionally to fishing experiences, Aurora and canoeing packages are available.
Contact:
Sparks Lake Lodge
Terry Petherbridge
terry@sparkslakelodge.com
Bookings via Greg Dussome
greg@sparkslakelodge.com
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YELLOW DOG LODGE
Yellow Dog Lodge offers great opportunities for Aurora viewing. This comfortable fly-in wilderness lodge is just a 15-minute flight northeast of Yellowknife, in a fantastic location right on the shores of Graham Lake. Its owners, Kathy and Gord Gin, run the lodge in the warm and friendly manner that is so typical for the people of the North. Guests can choose from cozy rooms in the main lodge, private cabins with fireplaces or – in summer – rustic glamping tents on a floating dock. Depending on the season, guests can spend their time fishing, hiking, canoeing, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or snowmobiling.
Contact:
Yellow Dog Lodge
Gord Gin
gord@yellowdoglodge.ca
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INDIGENOUS LODGES
The Northwest Territories has been the homeland of Indigenous people for time immemorial. Here, ways of life and cultures are as old as the land itself. In all communities across the territory, traditional ways of life and knowledge endure. The opportunity is here to experience something meaningful and memorable, especially when visiting a lodge that’s owned and operated by Indigenous people. Here, you have the opportunity to understand their relationship with the land, listen to the legends and stories of the Aurora first hand, enjoy Indigenous meals, join the guides to fish, hike or paddle, and learn how their culture is preserved.
FRONTIER LODGE
Frontier Lodge on the East Arm of Great Slave Lake with its excellent fishing grounds has been popular with anglers as a fly-in fishing lodge for 60 years. Located at the mouth of the Stark River opposite the small community of Łutsel K'e, it is an ideal base from which to explore the Northwest Territories' newest national park, Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve. With an extensive outdoor program, Frontier Lodge is now also the only adventure lodge in the area. The choice of excursions ranges from shorter to multi-day activities in the region and includes guided hikes, wildlife and Northern Lights watching or shared lunches in the wilderness. They’re designed to not only bring guests closer to the waters and rugged landscape of the North, but also to give them an insight into the culture and traditions of the local Dene people.
Frontier Lodge can welcome up to 30 people, who are accommodated in rustic cabins for 2-12 people. All cabins have running water, shower and toilet. A hearty breakfast and varied dinners made from local ingredients are served in the main lodge and enjoyed together. A shore lunch is served outdoors at lunchtime.
All Frontier Lodge programs are offered from/to Yellowknife and include the 50-minute flight to Łutsel K'e, a 5-minute boat ride to the lodge, accommodation, meals and booked activities.
Contact:
Frontier Lodge
Corey Myers
frontier.fishing@gmail.com
LAC LA MARTRE ADVENTURES
In the middle of Lac La Martre, around 200 kilometres northwest of Yellowknife, lies Lac La Martre Lodge, a fly-in lodge located on Clemey Island. It’s a place for fishing and outdoor adventures, as the lake is known for its excellent fishing grounds for lake trout and pike. When hiking on the trails around the lodge, chances are great to spot wildlife. From late summer, the Aurora Borealis dances in the sky. Guests are accommodated in private cabins for 2 to 4 people each, offering every comfort. A maximum of 18 guests can stay at the lodge at any one time. The delicious meals are enjoyed as a group in the main lodge. Lac La Martre Adventures' travel packages include return flights by floatplane from Yellowknife, accommodation, all meals, non-alcoholic drinks and a boat with fishing guide.
Contact:
Lac La Martre Adventures
Samantha Stuart
sstuart@tlichoadventures.com
Bookings via Zack Brown
zbrown@tlichoadventures.com
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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH:
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Michaela Arnold
German Market Representative
c/o Denkzauber GmbH
Phone: +49 2151-5124669
michaela@spectacularnwt.de
Until next time!
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INFO MATERIAL
Information material about the Northwest Territories is available at:
nwt@infokanada.de
facebook.com/spectacularnwt
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Imprint:
Denkzauber GmbH
Neustadt 13
47809 Krefeld
Germany
Fon: +49 2151 5124669
info@denkzauber.de
Managing Director: Michaela Arnold
HRB 13436, Administrative Court of Krefeld
USt-Id-Nr.: DE277015365
Responsible for the content according to § 10 MDStV /§ 6 TDG: Michaela Arnold
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