Remote Winter Getaway in Canada's Aurora Capital

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If you’ve never experienced winter in Canada’s great north, you’re in for a treat with this getaway to remote Blachford Lake. Spend your days exploring the 20 km of groomed trails by ski or snowshoe, head out on the lake to try ice fishing or opt for a winter hike to spot northern wildlife. At night, watch the Aurora Borealis dance overhead as you soak in the...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    If you’ve never experienced winter in Canada’s great north, you’re in for a treat with this getaway to remote Blachford Lake. Spend your days exploring the 20 km of groomed trails by ski or snowshoe, head out on the lake to try ice fishing or opt for a winter hike to spot northern wildlife. At night, watch the Aurora Borealis dance overhead as you soak in the hot tub or relax on one of the on-site Aurora viewing decks or indoor viewing lounge

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNorthwest Territories
End CityNorthwest Territories

Trip includes

    • • Return air charter (bush ski-plane) Yellowknife to Blachford Lake Lodge• Accommodation (lodge or cabin) with daily housekeeping• Three delicious meals per day, prepared by our in-house chef• Snacks, juice and coffee available throughout the day• Introduction and hints about Aurora photography• Igloo/Quinzhee building (condition dependant) • Aurora Watch service nightly• Use of Lodge Facilities: dining room, Aurora viewing lounge, fireplaces, northern library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, open decks• Use of seasonal equipment (cross country skis, snowshoes, groomed 2-6k trails, fat tire bikes, firepits, skates, ice fishing gear) • Two hour interpretative experience each day• Guides for equipment as requested• Use of hot tub and sauna• Handicraft workshop in the lodge• Yoga equipment available for personal use• Basic wifi package (250 MB/day, additional internet packages available for purchase)

Itinerary

Your winter adventure in the Northwest Territories starts in Yellowknife where you will board a bush plane for a scenic 25-minute flight to Blachford Lake. Accessible by bush plane only, Blachford Lake is located north of the East Arm of Great Slave Lake. A winter wonderland awaits you when you arrive at this fly-in wilderness resort: wide vistas over the 17-km frozen lake, snow-covered boreal forest, cozy indoor spaces and fresh northern air. Your lodge is the only one located on this huge lake in the remote wilderness of the Northwest Territories so you will enjoy peace and quiet like few places on earth can offer while also having access to delicious chef-prepared cuisine and comfortable accommodations. Winter outdoor activities include cross-country skiing on 20 kilometres of groomed trails, snowshoeing, sliding, ice skating, fat-biking, kick-sledding and snowmobile tours (at an additional charge). Strap on your snowshoes, or stick to your winter boots and try to spot some northern wildlife on a walk. Ice fishing is also available, but please note that fishing licences must be purchased prior to arrival. Spend your evenings relaxing in the cozy lounge areas or in the sauna, or kick back in the hot tub while watching the Aurora dance overhead. The Northwest Territories has been credited the “Aurora Capital of the World” as there is a 98% chance of seeing the Aurora during a three night visit. As this lodge is only accessible by bush plane, there are no roads and no light pollution from nearby towns, cities, cabins, or road traffic to distract from your Northern Lights viewing experience.

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    • • Travel insurance• Items of a personal nature• Alcoholic beverages• Snowmobile tours (available as option)• Winter Clothing Rental (available as option)
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