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Top Things to Do in Yellowknife
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Yellowknife: Snowmobile Adventure with Heated Gear & Ice CaveYou’ll gear up in serious winter clothing before riding your own snowmobile across frozen lakes and forest trails near Yellowknife, always led by a local guide who knows every turn. There’s time for photos (and laughs), plus an option for a longer ride to an ice cave starting mid-January. Expect cold cheeks, warm hands — and memories that stick around long after you thaw out.
Yellowknife: Northern Lights Tour with Lakes & Free PhotosYou’ll ride out from Yellowknife on the Ingraham Trail with a local guide who knows where to find clear skies and good views of the northern lights. Expect lakeside stops for photos (free ones), hot drinks and cookies to keep you warm, plus hotel pickup and drop-off so you don’t have to worry about anything except watching the sky.
Yellowknife: Aurora Hunting Tour with Aboriginal Guides & PhotosYou’ll chase the Northern Lights outside Yellowknife with local Aboriginal guides who know where to find clear skies each night. Warm up with hot chocolate and Canadian maple cookies while your guide takes professional photos of you under the aurora. The route changes based on weather — it’s always an adventure — and you’ll hear real stories along the way.
Yellowknife: Aurora Borealis Bus Tour with Lakes & PhotosYou’ll ride out from Yellowknife with a small group and local guide, stopping at quiet lakes chosen for their perfect aurora reflections. Expect warm drinks and snacks on board (they matter more than you’d think), plus help capturing those impossible-to-photograph moments under northern skies. There’s laughter and long silences both—something about seeing the aurora together makes strangers feel familiar.
Yellowknife: Aurora Lodge Night Tour & Aurora Chasing ComboYou’ll settle into a warm lodge near Madeline Lake with snacks, games, and space to relax before heading out to chase the aurora with a local guide. If clouds roll in, you’ll drive further afield for better chances—and always have a cozy spot waiting if you need to warm up again. Expect laughter, real conversation, pro photos, and maybe even a new favorite snack.
Yellowknife: Ice Fishing Cabin Experience & Fresh Fish LunchYou’ll get picked up from your Yellowknife hotel and head straight onto Great Slave Lake for real ice fishing with a local guide. Warm up in a tent or cabin while you try jigging for trout, then eat your own fresh-caught fish cooked right on the ice. Finish off with snowshoeing or making “mist” before heading back — it’s simple but unforgettable.
Yellowknife: Private Coach & SUV Rentals by the HourYou rent a private coach or SUV by the hour in Yellowknife, pick your own pickup location, and set your own route—no preset tour, no fixed stops. The coach runs $125/hour, the SUV $75/hour, with a two-hour minimum. Air-conditioned vehicles, flexible scheduling, and a driver who knows the city make this work for groups, film crews, conferences, or families who want to move on their own terms.Is it for me?Right choice if your group doesn't fit a standard tour—whether you're coordinating a conference, moving a film crew, or exploring Yellowknife on your own schedule. Expect to plan your own route and stops; the hourly rate and two-hour minimum mean you pay only for the time you use.
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