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THE 5 BEST Yellowknife Nature & Wildlife Tours

Nature & wildlife tours in yellowknife.

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• Hiking Trails
• Hiking & Camping Tours
• Fishing Charters & Tours
• Equipment Hire
• Kayaking & Canoeing
• 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
• Golf Courses
• Cross-country Ski Areas
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
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• Chinese (Traditional)
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• Jiguang Tour
• Bush Pilot's Monument
• The Aurora Borealis Experience - Day Tours
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• Cameron Falls Trail
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1. 4- to 6-Hour Northern Lights Tour from Yellowknife

2. 4D3N Aurora Package Including 3-Nights stay Chateau or Explorer

3. Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife

4. Cameron Falls Hiking Tour

5. Yellowknife 4 Days 3 Nights Aurora Tour Package - Accommodation not included

6. The greatest aurora tour in yellowknife

7. Dog Sledding

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• Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife
• 4D3N Aurora Package Including 3-Nights stay Chateau or Explorer
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• My Backyard Tours - Day Tours
• Jackpine Paddle
• North Star Adventures
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• Sundog Adventures
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THE 5 BEST Yellowknife Nature & Wildlife Tours

Nature & wildlife tours in yellowknife.

• Nature & Wildlife Tours
• Hiking Trails
• Hiking & Camping Tours
• Fishing Charters & Tours
• Equipment Hire
• Kayaking & Canoeing
• 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
• Golf Courses
• Cross-country Ski Areas
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Chinese (Traditional)
• Yellowknife Vacations
• Yellowknife Morning Star Travel
• Jiguang Tour
• Bush Pilot's Monument
• The Aurora Borealis Experience - Day Tours
• Yellowknife Tours
• Yellowknife Visitor Centre and Information
• Cameron Falls Trail
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. 4- to 6-Hour Northern Lights Tour from Yellowknife

2. 4D3N Aurora Package Including 3-Nights stay Chateau or Explorer

3. Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife

4. Cameron Falls Hiking Tour

5. Yellowknife 4 Days 3 Nights Aurora Tour Package - Accommodation not included

6. The greatest aurora tour in yellowknife

7. Dog Sledding

What travellers are saying.

• Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife
• 4D3N Aurora Package Including 3-Nights stay Chateau or Explorer
• Yellowknife 2 Nights Aurora Viewing Tour Package黄刀镇极光旅游3天2夜套餐
• My Backyard Tours - Day Tours
• Jackpine Paddle
• North Star Adventures
• Sean Norman
• Sundog Adventures
• Arctic Tours Canada

• Aurora Island Lodge
• About Yellowknife

Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures is owned and operated by Carlos Gonzalez, a 31-year resident of the Northwest Territories. Passionate about the outdoors, Carlos loves to share his knowledge of the seasons, the wildlife, the fish and the natural beauty of this spectacular part of the Canada.

An award-winning guide, teacher and restaurant owner, Carlos treasures what he calls “the outdoor moments”, the colours of the seasons, the habits of the wildlife and above all, the fantastic northern pike fishing on Great Slave Lake.

Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures offers professional certified guides speaking English, French, Spanish or Italian.

Our offices are located on Franklin Avenue, in historic Yellowknife Old Town, on the shores of Great Slave Lake.

Experiencing Northern Life – Northwest Territories, Canada

Join Carlos Gonzalez, owner of Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures, as he shares insight into the outdoor lifestyle that attracts visitors to Canada’s Northwest Territories — this includes fly-fishing, and preparing a fresh meal with friends.

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Whati Indigenous True Culture Adventure

5 days & 4 nights tour, CAD 2890 per person

Welcome to the Whati Indigenous Ture Culture Adventure (5 days & 4night tour, CAD 2890 per person)

Whati is situated on the third largest lake “lac la martre” in the nwt and the location offers guests a pristine and untouched environment to view the aurora borealis., while you can also have an uninterrupted view of the beautiful scenery of the “lac la martre” lake. guests embark on a picturesque 3.5 hours (250km) drive from yellowknife, the capital of the northwest territories..

Culture & Heritage

Join us on genuine cultural experiences and create lifelong memories as you learn about our colourful heritage and rich cultures.

Wildlife, Nature & Adventure

Take a journey with an Indigenous guide through the lands and across the seas that have influenced our cultures for generations.

Accommodation & Relaxation

We have been living here for thousands of years, and we’re proud to extend our legendary hospitality to visitors from near and far.

Visit the sites of former “Indian” Residential Schools or hear stories of our perseverance and hope for the future.

Indigenous Culinary Experiences

Delight in flavours and techniques that have been passed down through millennia, and enjoy the fresh, local ingredients.

Indigenous Arts & Gifts

Shop authentic Indigenous goods that beautifully bridge the gap between tradition and modernity — for any budget.

Indigenous Vacation Packages

Find authentic Indigenous vacation packages and enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences alongside legendary hospitality.

Find an Indigenous event near you.

Bucketlist Tours

Yellowknife, northwest territories, cultural tours northern lights storytelling wildlife viewing.

Activity Level

Family friendly.

Begin a personal journey in Yellowknife, in the beating heart of Bucket List Tour experiences. From stunning encounters with the shimmering lights of the Aurora Borealis to the roar of Virginia Falls, Canada’s highest waterfalls—twice the height of Niagara Fall—to learning more of authentic Indigenous culture, amazing memories await. Bucket List offers intimate tours with a maximum guest capacity of 16. Your home-from-home luxury transport has comfy reclining seats, a full-sized fridge stocked with snacks, a full-screen TV to watch northern films and documentaries, a washroom, and plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy awesome views. Owned and operated by Tracy Therrien, a resident of the Northwest Territories for more than 30 years and ex-Executive Director of the Northern Frontier Visitors Center, all the team of Bucket List Tours are long-time Northerners with deep roots in the tourism industry, who can’t wait to share their knowledge of this incredible place with you. Whether it’s an evening experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the northern lights, an afternoon discovering the delights of Yellowknife from its Legislative Assembly Building and Diamond Mines to the old town, Ragged Ass Road and a small Dene community, or a 10-day tour diving deep into the magnificent wildlife, jaw-dropping natural beauty, cuisine and Culture of the north in our luxury coach, Bucket List Tours is ready to help you make unforgettable memories.

Learn more about Bucketlist Tours by visiting them online:

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Learn about diverse and living Indigenous cultures

Indigenous culture and heritage are as rich and diverse as the Canadian landscape. Despite years of oppression, Indigenous Peoples are proud to show visitors our vibrant, living history.

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture

Join us for genuine cultural experiences and build meaningful connections between our past, present and future. Hear stories, songs and legends that have been passed down through countless generations, take part in a cultural tour or workshop, and witness the intricate beauty of Indigenous arts and crafts.

See nature and wildlife through Indigenous eyes

Step out into the wild and take in the beauty of the natural world through an Indigenous lens. From the seas, mountains and rainforest to the prairies and the tundra, explore unique landscapes and experience the wonder of respectful animal encounters with your Indigenous hosts and guides.

Welcome to the heart of Indigenous hospitality

From rustic camping and upscale glamping to lakeside cabins, luxurious resort spas, casinos and golf courses, authentic Indigenous accommodation and relaxation options offer something for every vacation. No matter whether you want to get away from it all or be at the heart of the action, you’ll feel at home with your Indigenous hosts.

Take an important step towards reconciliation

Walk along with us as we share the stories of our resilience and will to survive in the face of the atrocities visited upon us, mostly at the hands of the Government of Canada and church policies. Visit the sites of former “Indian” Residential Schools, where thousands of our Peoples were abused and murdered at the hands of those who were meant to protect them. Hear heartwarming stories of our perseverance despite odds that continue to be stacked against us, and find hope for the future.

TAKE A DELICIOUS JOURNEY INTO INDIGENOUS CULTURE

Pull up a seat at one of the many Indigenous owned eateries from sea to sea to sea. All across the country, authentic Indigenous chefs and culinary experts are cooking up delicacies that infuse modern recipes with traditional techniques and flair. Here, you’ll find everything from cozy bistros and premade spice mixes to large catering operations and upscale restaurants.

UNIQUE PRODUCTS, AUTHENTIC INDIGENOUS QUALITY

Find everything from unique gifts, treasured keepsakes to modern art pieces of epic proportions—lovingly crafted by Indigenous makers and artisans across the country. Every piece, from the smallest bracelets to the largest sculpture, tells a story that transcends generations and the ages. Every purchase you make helps to keep those stories alive.

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Yellowknife Tours & Trips

Find the right tour for you through Yellowknife. We've got 12 adventures going to Yellowknife, starting from just 4 days in length, and the longest tour is 20 days. The most popular month to go is August, which has the largest number of tour departures.

12 Yellowknife tour packages

8-Day Yellowknife Northern Lights & Rockies Autumn Tour | Explore the Aurora and National Parks

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Discover Northwest Territories & Yukon

Discover Yukon & Northwest Territories

• Ocean Cruise

Out of the Northwest Passage: Canada to Greenland

• Wildlife & Nature Photography
• Coach / Bus

Discover Yukon & Northwest Territories - 15 days

Discover Northwest Territories & Yukon - 15 days

• Northern Lights

Intimate Rockies, Northern Lights and Alaska Cruise Vancouver Return (2024)

Yellowknife Aurora Hunting Winter Getaway

Yellowknife and the Northern Lights

Winter in the Rockies and Northern Lights Vancouver → Yellowknife (2025)

Intimate Rockies and Northern Lights Vancouver → Yellowknife (2024)

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• 4105 Franklin Ave, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P5

Where to Spot Wildlife in Yellowknife

• February 11, 2021
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Winter in Yellowknife is long, so expect to see snow and ice from October to May. Days are shorter so if you’re wanting to see wildlife during the day, know that your window of opportunity is much shorter than in summer months. There are opportunities for wildlife viewing almost everywhere! From the epic Northern highways from, planes or boats, winter roads and on nature tours with Northwest Territories outfitters.

Frame Lake Trail

The Frame Lake trail loops around Frame Lake and offers a number of wildlife viewing opportunities. In the winter you can expect to see willow ptarmigan, magpies, ravens, red polls, house sparrows, red fox, and occasionally coyotes.

Looking to see some of Yellowknife’s most beautiful wildlife?

Once in a rare while an arctic fox or wolf is spotted on or near the lake but these are extremely rare sightings.

Niven Lake Trail

It can seem pretty quiet around the Niven Lake area once the snow falls but you can still find ptarmigan, woodpeckers, house sparrows, red polls, white-winged crossbills, snow buntings, magpies, ravens, and foxes. Once in a while, there are reports of a lynx or wolverine but these animals are a very rare sight.

Ski Hill and Back Bay

If you plan to hike or sled in this area, be sure to keep your eyes open and your dog leashed to avoid conflicts with wildlife.

The ski hill and back bay are well known for coyote dens so there is a chance you may encounter one or more. Coyotes prey on small rodents, ptarmigan, and snowshoe hares all of which can be seen in this area.

Occasionally timber wolves will pass through this area so watch the trails for wolf tracks and be aware of your surroundings. Wolves are masters at disappearing into the forest but pay attention and you might catch a glimpse of one of the North’s most magnificent creatures.

Ready to book your trip to Yellowknife?

Yellowknife can be a great place to visit in the winter. There are lots of things to do from aurora tours to ice fishing to snowmobile adventures. There are lots of opportunities to see wildlife in the winter and with the abundance of snow, you’ll also have a chance to practice your tracking skills.

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Yellowknife Tours – Summer Tours

Summer is Yellowknife a magical and beautiful experience. It is by a locals standards, the complete opposite from the winter. The days are long and warm, with an almost Midnight Sun that confuses the mind into thinking it doesn’t need sleep. Summer in Yellowknife is something everyone should experience. If you are interested we have online guides for June , July , and August , to help you plan your trip.

If you are travelling to Yellowknife for work or play, taking a tour or two is a good way to learn and experience everything Yellowknife has to offer. We are happy to share with you a list that we have curated of all the summer tours available in Yellowknife. Everything from history and city tours, to fishing tour and cultural tours.

Hiking Tours

There is a lot of great hiking around Yellowknife and just outside of the city. Some of the best trails you have to drive to, so often times your best way to experience them is through a tour provider. Many tours head out to the popular Cameron Falls, while others also hit hotspots like Prelude Lake Hiking Trail and the Cameron River Ramparts

• My Backyard Tours – Cameron Falls & Ramparts Hiking Tour
• Strong Interpretation – Canadian Shield Sampler
• Narwal Adventures – Hiking Tour
• Arctic Tours Canada – Cameron Falls Hiking Tour
• Aurora Village – Cameron Falls Hiking Tour
• Hello Aurora – Cameron Falls Hiking

Interpretive/Culture Tours

To go beyond just a typical hiking or boating tour, taking an interpretive or cultural tour is an excellent way to learn more about what is surrounding Yellowknife. Interpretive and cultural tours are about sharing knowledge and experiences of the land, the animals, and the indigenous people who have called it home for thousands of years.

• Strong Interpretation  – Interpretive Hiking and Walking Tours
• Narwal Adventures – Floating Dinner Theatre Experience
• B Dene Adventures – Indigenous Cultural Experiences
• AuroraTours.net – Aboriginal Cultural Experiences
• Tugah Norther Experiences – Traditional Cultural Experiences

Yellowknife City Tours

A Yellowknife City Tour is a wonderful introduction to Yellowknife and, sometimes, a leason on the history of Yellowknife. A simple Yellowknife City Tour will take you around to a few sights to show you want every visitor might see. A great Yellowknife City Tour will wheel you around Yellowknife in and out of popular and lesser known areas while weaving stories of how Yellowknife came to be. From the indigenous people of the area, to the early explorers, all the way up to when gold was discovered. A Yellowknife City Tour should leave you wanting more with a list of things to check out and explore during your time in Yellowknife.

• Yellowknife Online – Personalized small-group Yellowknife Community Tour
• My Backyard Tours – Yellowknife City Tour
• Strong Interpretation – Old Town Walking Tour
• Aurora Village – Yellowknife City Tour
• Arctic Tours Canada – Yellowknife City Tour
• North Star Adventures – Sightseeing City Tour/Ice Road Tour
• Hello Aurora – City Tour
• Aurora Ninja – City Day Tour

Fishing Tours

Fishing is a big part of life in the Northwest Territories. For many years up to present day, fishing is a big source of food for many. However, it is also a very popular pastime for many others. Lakes are abundant all around Yellowknife, and being on the shores of Great Slave Lake makes it an easy choice for some great fishing, be it an afternoon, full day or multiple days.

• Bluefish Services – Great Slave Lake Fishing Packages
• Yellowknife Sportfishing – Great Slave Lake Fishing Packages
• Great Slave Lake Tours – Traditional Net Fishing Experience
• North Star Adventures – Great Slave Lake Fishing Packages
• B Dene Adventures – Great Slave Lake Fishing Tour

Outdoor Activity Tours

Outdoor Activity Tours are tour that are obviously outside, but don’t fit into another category at the moment.

• Borealis Bike Tours Unlimited  – Fat Biking Tours – Custom guided tours around Yellowknife

Flightseeing Tours

This is like a sightseeing tour, but from the air. A few different avaiation companies based here in Yellowknife provide these tours around the city as well as the surrounding area for a variety of durations.

• Air Tindi – Long standing bush plane and northern aviation company based at the Yellowknife Airport and in Old Town.
• Amhic Air – Small scale floatplane and ski-plane operation based on Old Town Yellowknife.
• Acosta Helicopters – Helicopter company based at the Yellowknife Airport

Wildlife Viewing Tours

I wouldn’t say that Yellowknife is a wildlife destination, but there are many critters and beasts that roam around the area. Often times little animals such as foxes and ptarmigan can be seen just around town or while on another tour. However, if you are interested in seeing a larger animal you have to get a good distance out of town. Buffalo – or Bison – can often be seen between Behchoko and Fort Providence, with a couple companies offering tours, which is mainly just transportation.

• Arctic Tours Canada – Wildlife Buffalo Tour
• Aurora Village – Wildlife Buffalo Tour
• North Star Adventures – Buffalo Viewing Tour

Are there other tours out there that we have missed? Let us know .

About the author

Kyle Thomas

Kyle grew up in Yellowknife and is a local entrepreneur, writer, baker, and Yellowknife Advocate who is addicted to learning as much as he can about the community and sharing it with anyone who'll listen. In 2009 he developed YkOnline.ca. A website all about living, working and thriving in Yellowknife for residents, newcomers, and visitors.

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