Winter

The winter season starts on December 18 and ends April 5. During the winter/spring season we offer guided snowmobile tours, city tours and evening tours to view the aurora in our spectacular wilderness setting. We have two wilderness transportation options for our guests: 4 comfortable snow-tracked vans that can hold up to 45 people, or snowmobiles for the more adventurous (two per snowmobile).

Winter Adventure Tours

Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures offers a range of winter/spring tours that introduce you to the wonders of Yellowknife and Great Slave Lake. Tours are via snowmobile, enclosed snow-tracked vehicles.

Snowmobile Tours

Snowmobilers ready for a trip

December 18 – April 5

Day Excursions on Great Slave Lake

Have you ever wanted to feel the thrill of freedom as you embrace one of Northerners’ favourite seasons? Glide over a frozen lake and through forested trails? Feel the crisp winter air under the beautiful Aurora Borealis? Yellowknife Outdoor Adventuress encourages you to try snowmobiling. We have a number of different tours for all skill levels, and look forward to showing you our Yellowknife.

Snowmobiling is easy to learn! Prior to heading out, we provide basic safety and operating instructions. All snowmobiles are fully automatic. It’s as simple as – thumb throttle to go forward – hand brake to stop. But don’t worry, your tour will be fully guided for your comfort and safety. Helmets are supplied, and winter clothing can be rented for the tours. We recommend boots, bib pants, jacket and mitts.

Try one of these snowmobile options:

Nature Viewing by Snowmobile Day Tours (Guided)
Carve your way through our backcountry wilderness, travelling on thickly forested trails. Stop along the way and take photos of the breathtaking scenery, and play on our pristine frozen lakes as you get to know the “wild” side of frontier country. All our snowmobiles can accommodate 2 guests if needed: one driver, one rider

  • 1-hour tour: This tour is mainly on Great Slave Lake, riding along the shore lines and zig zagging around the many islands where you can experience the topography of our Precambrian shield, following at times tracks of wolves, otters, wolverines, lynx, coyotes and smaller game.

  • $145 plus GST per person Driver
  • $110 plus GST per person Rider
  • 2-hour tour: includes a stop for hot chocolate at our Aurora Island Lodge on Great Slave Lake.

This tour begins on Great Slave Lake, riding along the shorelines and zig-zagging around the many islands where you can experience the topography of our Precambrian shield, following at times tracks of wolves, otters, wolverines, lynx, coyotes and smaller game. about 45–50 min. 

Stop at our warm and cozy Aurora Island lodge for hot chocolate, cookies and take panoramic pictures from our elevated deck of the winter wonderland that Great slave lake offers.  warm up by the wood stove if needed. 

We Then Depart towards the boreal forest and carve our way into the bush trails. riding along marshes, willow flats, spruce stands and small ponds. All pleasing nature viewing to the eye. Making our way back to Yellowknife.

  • $215 plus GST per person Driver
  • $135 plus GST per person: Rider

Aurora Viewing by Snowmobile Evening Tour (Guided) – 4-hour tour
Glide over Great Slave Lake under the glow of the Northern sky as you watch the snow and ice sparkle under your feet. You will travel approximately 30 minutes by snowmobile (2 guests per snowmobile) before arriving at our warm and cozy Aurora Island lodge on Great Slave Lake. Enjoy northern snacks, hot beverages and cookies as we view the Aurora Borealis from our Elevated deck in a perfect wilderness setting.

  • $245 + GST per person

New Aurora Tours

Beautiful aurora over lodge
Beautiful aurora over lodge

Aurora Adventure Tour

Travel to our cozy wilderness cabin on Great Slave Lake in the comfort of a heated, snow-tracked van. We can accommodate up to 30 people in two vans. View the spectacular Northern Lights, then enjoy northern snacks, hot beverages and cookies around a crackling wood stove fire. This evening trip is 4 hours.

  • $130 + GST per person

Aurora Overnighter

Travel to our cozy wilderness centre, and stay the night to take in as much aurora viewing as you would like. This tour leaves at 8 pm and returns at 8 am the following morning. Travel by heated, snow-tracked vans to our Great Slave Lake cabins and set up your headquarters in one of our cabins. Can accommodate up to 26 people in bunkbeds. Main cabin has lounge, dining and kitchen facilities. Central heated washrooms. Continental breakfast included. Minimum of 4 people required.

  • $265 + GST per person.

Additional Day Tours

City Tour, Ice Road Tour, Gallery Tour

This 2 hour tour requires a minimum of 4 people

  • $95 + GST per person

ALL TOURS ARE GUIDED BY OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF

Additional Services
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