Itinerary
- Day 1
Yellowknife
You'll arrive in Yellowknife and check into your hotel in the city centre. The rest of the day is yours to wander around downtown at whatever pace works for you. Browse through the local boutiques, check out different restaurants, or just get a feel for the area on foot. If walking isn't your preference, taxis are easy to find around the city.
Optional Activities
- Explore downtown boutiques and shops
- Dine at restaurants serving global cuisine
- Taxi services available for getting around the city
- Day 2
Yellowknife
A local guide takes you on a tour of the city, hitting the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, the Yellowknife Historical Museum, and some of the town's notable spots. If you're visiting between January and March, there's a chance to drive on the ice roads and see an ice castle, though that depends on weather conditions holding up. Later in the evening, you'll head out to a cabin in the backcountry for guided aurora viewing. Expect bannock and fish chowder around midnight to keep you warm while you watch the sky.
- Meals
- Snack (Midnight snack of fresh bannock and fish chowder with hot drinks throughout the night)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour led by local guide (3.5 hours)
- Visit Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
- Explore Yellowknife Historical Museum
- Photo stop at welcome sign landmark
- Visit Max Ward's Bristol Freighter
- Explore Buffalo Hangar from Ice Pilots
- Visit Nature's North Gallery
- Explore historic Old Town
- Guided aurora viewing in cozy cabin
- Midnight snack of fresh bannock and fish chowder
- Hot drinks throughout the night
Optional Activities
- Drive on ice road (January to March, subject to weather conditions)
- Visit ice castle (January to March, subject to weather conditions)
Landmarks Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly Yellowknife Historical Museum Max Ward's Bristol Freighter Buffalo Hangar from Ice Pilots Nature's North Gallery Old Town, Yellowknife 
- Day 3
Yellowknife
This day is unscheduled, so you have flexibility to explore Yellowknife on your own terms. The Woodyard Brewhouse is worth a visit if you want local beer, or you could try arctic char sashimi for something different. Bullocks Bistro is another option for dinner if you're looking for solid food. That evening, you'll head back to the cabin for another night of guided aurora viewing with hot drinks and snacks to keep you going through the late hours.
Included Activities
- Guided aurora viewing in cozy cabin
- Warm drinks and late-night snacks
Optional Activities
- Sample local food at Yellowknife restaurants
- Visit Woodyard Brewhouse
- Try arctic char sashimi
- Dine at Bullocks Bistro
- Explore Yellowknife attractions at leisure
Landmarks Woodyard Brewhouse Bullocks Bistro - Day 4
Yellowknife
Time to head home. Depending on when your flight leaves, you might squeeze in a final bit of Yellowknife if you have the morning free. Otherwise, you'll make your way to the airport for your journey back south.
Optional Activities
- Last-minute exploration of Yellowknife (time permitting)
