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NORTHWEST

TERRITORIES

Vast, wild and intriguing, the Northwest
Territories offers a travel experience with a
difference. Enjoy unrivalled opportunities
to view the magic of the Northern Lights
in autumn and winter or navigate rushing
rapids and explore national parks in
summer. Yellowknife is its capital city,
home to colourful locals, gold-mining
history and no shortage of things to do.

SEE
• Watch the Aurora Borealis dance across
Northern skies from a glowing tepee at
Aurora Village (August to March)
Nahanni National Park Reserve
DO
• Play a round of golf under the midnight sun in
summer months
• Go dog sledding with a world-champion Aurora Village •
racing team
EAT & DRINK
• Dine on Arctic char at Bullocks Bistro,
a Yellowknife classic Yellowknife
Airport
WHAT’S ON •
SnowKing Festival, Yellowknife
March (dates to be confirmed) 2 1 Great Slave Yellowknife
Lake
Canadian Championship Dog Derby HOTELS PAGE
March (dates to be confirmed)
1 Days Inn & Suites Yellowknife ◆◆◆ 65
ATTRACTION 2 The Explorer Hotel ◆◆◆◆ 65

YELLOWKNIFE CITY TOUR BUFFALO VIEWING TOUR
Explore the Northwest Territories’ capital city, located Enjoy a scenic drive on the highways of Northern Canada
on the north shore of Great Slave Lake on a guided in search of North America’s biggest buffalo and other
tour of Yellowknife. Learn about the rich history of wildlife. Indigenous guides will talk about the buffalo and
this gold mining town turned diamond capital and the share stories about their culture during the tour. Enjoy the
culture of the area’s people. Enjoy an informative tour wilderness scenery of Northern Canada – scenic stops
of the old town and historic sites followed by the new, as well as photo stops are made along the way. Guides
modern southside of the city. will take photos and videos along the way, so bring your
Guides are lifelong residents of Yellowknife and will give USB or SD card to take these great memories home with
you a uniquely personal insight into Yellowknife and its you. A healthy lunch is enjoyed on the shore of the scenic
colourful past. Great Slave Lake.
Includes: Includes:
• Guided tour of Yellowknife • Wildlife viewing • Expert Indigenous guide
• Informative commentary • Digital photos and videos
• Return transfers from Yellowknife accommodation • Bag lunch of sandwiches, juice, fruit or vegetables
• Bottled water
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Departs: Daily from Yellowknife at 11am Duration: 5 hours
(15 Jun 20 – 31 Mar 21) Departs: Tue, Thu, Sat from Yellowknife at 10:15am
(15 Jun – 15 Oct 20)
Adult/Child Adult/Child
15 Jun 20 – 31 Mar 21 $120 * 15 Jun – 15 Oct 20 $225 *

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
64 travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.