Snow-blanketed landscapes, crackling fires, and aurora-filled nights. Early Spring is a magical time to experience the serene beauty of the Northwest Territories. In March Blachford Lodge offers warmer nights and a front-row seat to the season’s quiet wonders. Guests can cozy up in warm teepees, watch the northern lights dance across the night sky, and embrace peaceful days in the pristine winter wilderness.
Canoe North Adventures has reserved spots in 2027 for a few lucky clients to experience the Northern Lights in this newly renovated lodge!
When snow blankets the landscape and the lake freezes solid, Blachford becomes a remote Arctic wonderland. This is peak aurora season, with long nights, dark skies, and some of the most vivid and frequent northern lights displays on the planet. Whether you’re soaking in the outdoor hot tub or lying back on the frozen lake, the aurora here is nothing short of unforgettable.
Winter and early spring adventures bring you deeper into the northern wilderness—through snowshoe trails, over frozen lakes by snowmobile, or building your own quinzhee under the stars. As the days begin to lengthen in March and April, you’ll enjoy a beautiful balance of sunlight and spectacular nighttime skies.
Your 25-minute flight to the lodge typically departs between 8:00AM and 12:00PM from the airport base in winter months. Experience breathtaking views as your bush plane lifts off over Yellowknife Bay and soars across pristine, glacially carved lakes on its way to Blachford Lake.
Activities Include:
- Snowshoeing and kick sledding
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Hiking
- Ice Hockey/ Skating
- Bonfires
- Snowmobiling and ice fishing
- Fat Tire biking
- Sauna and hot tub
- Igloo and quinzhee building
- Aurora photography tips
- Dream Catcher & Spruce Salve Making
Daytime Activities Video
March -10°C day/ -21°C night
Included:
- Flight seeing charter Yellowknife – Blachford – Yellowknife
- Lodge or cabin accommodation
- Housekeeping
- Welcome orientation
- Yoga equipment
- AuroraWatch service nightly (until 03:00 am)
- Handicraft workshop in the lodge
- Igloo/Quinzhee building (condition dependant)
- Introduction and hints about aurora photography
- Use of seasonal equipment (cross country skis, snowshoes, groomed 2-6k trails, fat tire bikes, firepits, skates, ice fishing gear)
- Welcome Drink on arrival
- All meals
- All snacks
- Coffee, tea, juice
- Use of hot tub and sauna
- Two guided experiences daily
- Comprehensive pre-departure information
- On-Site Wifi
- Use of Lodge Facilities:Dining room, Aurora lounge, fireplaces, northern library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, hot tub, sauna, open decks
Not Included:
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Snowmobile tours
- Alcoholic beverages
- Winter clothing rental
4 Night Stay – March 23 to 27, 2027
Package Rate $5040
Service Fee $504
Bush Plane $575
GST $305.95
Total Retail Per Person: $6,424.95
Contact Us for more information! We can also book you on other dates in 2026 or 2027.
