North Star Adventures guests enjoying our Great Slave Lake Boat Tour, what a view!

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Tour Dates: June 20 – September 30

Tour Times: Daily – Contact office for departure times

Tour Description

See Yellowknife and its surrounding scenery just as famous explorers saw it almost 250 years ago! Learn about Yellowknife, the Indigenous people and the history of this area. Meet us down at the boat. Guests should wear proper footwear for some light hiking and should go to the bathroom before the tour. When booking this tour in September please know winds are higher during this time of the season and so for safety concerns tours could be delayed or cancelled.

Tour Highlights

• Boat on one of the largest lakes in the world!
• Comfortable 8 passenger boat with protective canopy
• Historical narrative by Indigenous guide
• See the cool floatplanes and colorful houseboats
• Reconnect with Mother Nature on our island hike
• Free photos and videos (please bring sd card or usb)
• Delicious snacks, water and juice box

1.0hr Tour – A leisurely boat tour of Yellowknife

Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable harbour cruise in and around the Yellowknife area. See Yellowknife from the water, see the colorful houseboats and learn about these unique houses and lifestyles. See the cool floatplanes or as some call them, seaplanes and if we get lucky, we could see one of these cool planes takeoff or come in for a landing, on the water!  Then we will head out on to the Great Slave Lake to show you the Indigenous village of Dettah and then back to Yellowknife.

Tour Prices:

6 person booking: $39.00+GST/person
5 person booking: $49.00+GST/person
4 person booking: $59.00+GST/person
3 person booking: $69.00+GST/person
2 person booking: $99.00+GST/person

3.0hr Tour – Boat on the Great Slave Lake!

Boat further onto the Great Slave Lake, thru the many islands enjoying the northern wilderness scenery. Maybe see the majestic Eagle perched atop a high tree looking for fish! We will go see the Spirit Tree, shut off the motor and just float, enjoy the relaxing quietness and scenery of the big lake. Afterwards we boat to one of the many islands to reconnect with Mother Nature on a leisurely hike. Listen to your Indigenous guide tell stories about our culture, the history of the area and his own personal experiences on the lake.

Tour Prices:

6 person booking: $69.00+GST/person
5 person booking: $79.00+GST/person
4 person booking: $99.00+GST/person
3 person booking: $139.00+GST/person
2 person booking: $199.00+GST/person

Note:

1. Due to safety and comfort, tour will not go if winds are 22kms or more.
2. Discounts cannot be combined. Please ask our staff for more details about this.
3. Prices subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel and/or tour partner prices.
4. Dates subject to change due to inclement weather.
5. GST tax = 5.0%
6. Guide Tips not included, tip amounts can range from $5.00 – $20.00 per tour.
7. Please review our Payment & Cancellation Policy before booking.

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