Yellowknife, capital of the Northern Territories, is a small cosmopolitan city with a cultural vibrancy.
People from all over the world have chosen to settle in Yellowknife and the local food scene reflects this; Ethiopian, Korean, Jamaican – there’s a restaurant to suit every taste.
Being so close to the Arctic circle, Yellowknife is a great place to see the Aurora Borealis; January - March are the best months. Certainly don't expect to see the aurora if you visit in the summer; from May to mid-August most parts of the region don’t see a lot of night at all!
If you are in Yellowknife for the Summer Solstice you could T-off for the Yellowknife Midnight Classic Golf Tournament, or maybe join the Midnight Sun Run, or enjoy a music festival lit by the midnight sun.
In winter, there are opportunities for winter sports including dog sledding, ice fishing and driving the Dettah Ice Road when the Great Slave Lake freezes over! If you are planning a winter visit then consider going in March and making the Yellowknife Snowking Festival part of your itinerary. There is a large snow castle, concerts, ice-sculpting classes and a whole heap of activities to get involved with.
They say it’s a different world in the Yukon! If your dream holiday is a wide open spaced adventure with iconic wilderness parks and a First Nations culture that will captivate you, then Yukon is the place for you.
The 1890s gold rush put Yukon on the map, and there are still remnants of the gold years. Visit the Dawson City Historical Complex to walk the boardwalk and call into shops and a hotel, the costumed guides really bring this ‘period’ town to life. But the main draw to the Yukon is the lack of man-made attractions! Roughly 80% of the Yukon remains undeveloped, so it’s a dream destination if you want to get away from it all and do some wildlife spotting.
It's a year round destination – though clearly there are extremes of climate between summer and winter. Winter is great if you want to view the aurora borealis, with so little development there is practically no light pollution so the aurora are immense. In summer meanwhile, you could still be sunbathing at midnight! Make sure to pack lots of bug repellent!
Fourteen first nations call the Yukon home and there are museums and art galleries across the region. Make sure to go to one of the festivals or gatherings that take place through the summer months. These get togethers are very special indeed with vibrant music, regional food, dance and arts. A warm welcome is assured! If your visit does not coincide with one of the organised events, it's possible to arrange a private hike, fishing experience or visit with a First Nation host who can give an inisght to the culture and history of the region.
If it's Arctic Adventure that you are seeking then you're in the right place!
Nunavut gives you a unique opportunity to visit the Arctic, enjoy the Inuit way of life and took take a view from the top of the world!
The best way to see the Nunavut region is with a guide. Either join a guided tour or hire a private guide. You could choose to take a polar bear safari, take a boat safari to view narwhal or even take a helicopter safari. Dog sledding, skiing and ice fishing are also on offer. And if you're an adrenalin junkie you might want to try your hand at kite skiing.
Get in touch to talk through the options for this uniquely remote adventure holiday destination.
