Bison and North Arm Scenic Highway tour from Yellowknife

Wood bison are the largest free-roaming herd in North America, and Highway 3 is where you find them.

A 4-hour guided wildlife tour from Yellowknife along scenic Highway 3 and near Great Slave Lake, where you search for North America's largest free-roaming wood bison herd alongside moose, foxes and other northern animals. A local guide leads the route through the Tłı̨chǫ community of Edzo with photo stops and stories of the land and Indigenous culture. Pickup is included. The tour suits all fitness levels and welcomes children from age 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife tour along Highway 3

• Join NWT Charter Services tour
• Travel along scenic Highway 3
• Search for wood bison herd
• Spot moose, foxes, and wildlife
• Hear Indigenous cultural stories
• Stop for photos along route
• Return to starting point

The experience

The tour runs 4 hours round-trip along Highway 3, a route built around the search for wood bison in their natural habitat near Great Slave Lake. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide who speaks English, French or Chinese, depending on your choice at booking. The guide shares stories of the land and Indigenous culture as you move through the landscape, stopping for photos and chances to spot bison, moose, foxes and other northern animals. What you see depends on the day: the operator calls every tour a unique adventure, and the wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

The route passes through the Tłı̨chǫ community of Edzo, where the guide provides cultural context as part of the journey. Bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea are included throughout the 4 hours. Pickup from your Yellowknife location is part of the booking, so you don't arrange transport separately. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters on a long drive through the northern landscape.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Yellowknife location.
• a local guide in your choice of English, French or Chinese.
• bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea.
• an air-conditioned vehicle for the 4-hour round-trip.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish, French and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by NWT Charter Services

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guide who knows where the bison and moose are likely to be and can share stories of Tłı̨chǫ land. You'll cover more ground and see more wildlife than driving the route yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals might I see on the Highway 3 wildlife tour?

The tour searches for wood bison, which make up North America's largest free-roaming herd in this region. Moose, foxes and other northern animals also live along the route, though sightings depend on the day and the season.

Is pickup from my hotel included in the tour price?

Yes, pickup from your Yellowknife location is included in the booking.

What's included during the 4 hours on the road?

Bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea are provided throughout the tour. Photo stops and cultural stories from the guide are part of the experience as you travel through Edzo and along the scenic route.