Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Yellowknife (Updated 2026)

Aurora Hunting Tours
Enjoy awesome, amazing Aurora with the world's best Aurora Hunting tour company! We are 100% Aboriginal owned, we grew up in Yellowknife, we know Yellowknife,...
$128

Ice Fishing in Comfort inside warm tent or Cabin. Cabin is usually available between December 20th to March 31st when ice is sufficiently thick. Otherwise...
$117

This is likely the most exciting and interactive experience for your stay in Yellowknife. This guided tour is fun, exciting, safe and is suitable for...
$117

Snowmobile Tour
This is a sport of snowmobiling which is a safe and exciting tour accompanied by a knowledgeable instructor. Enjoy our winter wonderland, explore wonderful trails...
$115

Aurora Station Aurora Viewing
Gaze at the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis from the comfort of the newly constructed Aurora Station. This unique facility features a spacious sky deck with stunning...
$115

Hot beverages, traditionally fire-cooked fish and bannock. Indigenous tipis for photography. Free Aurora photos: Our experienced tour guides will assist you in taking the best...
$115

A short hike of about 1.5 hour through the pristine Cameron Falls Trail to see the waterfall at its source. A chance to see various...
$115

Dog Sledding
A fun Winter Activity, Dog Sledding! One of the fun things to do in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Dog Sledding! This is a Quality tour with...
$114

Join us on a dogsledding odyssey traversing untouched frozen lakes and picturesque forested portages. Our professional dog mushers will take you step-by-step through this unique...
$112

Bison Highway Road Tour
Join us on a tour to look for the largest land mammals in North America - the Wood Bison! NWT is home to North America's...
$110

We will pick you up and drive you to an easy-to-moderate hike with our guides. This tour is a total of 4.5-hours of scenic drives...
$108

Join NWT Charter Services on a 4-hour round-trip wildlife tour along scenic Highway 3 and experience the thrill of searching for North America’s largest free-roaming...
$107

Yellowknife Tours has a passion to showcase the history and beauty of the Northwest Territories! Explore the northern culture in beautiful Yellowknife City - Visit...
$104

We are local with plenty of Northern stories to share. Our tours are small and the cabin is warm and cozy. We offer a great...
$102

Yellowknife Tours - Aurora by bus
Hunting for the Aurora, we will drive you to different lakes in our quest. The lakes provide a perfect reflective surface for viewing the aurora...
$98

The best of both worlds, Aurora Chasing and Aurora Lodge! This is the Aurora Tour that allow you to have the cake and eat it...
$98

Cameron Falls Hiking Tour
Embark on a picturesque journey along the Cameron Falls Trail, located east of Yellowknife. Wander through winding paths amidst lush evergreen forests and traverse charming...
$97

City and Culture Tour of Yellowknife
A small group of intimate experience. The tour is full of culture, lore and amazing history. The tour will visit all the major landmarks of...
$93

Go beyond the city lights on a true aurora-hunting adventure along Yellowknife’s scenic Ingraham Trail. Rather than waiting at one fixed location, we travel between...
$93

Indigenous Storytelling Tour
Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture on a private, small-group storytelling tour led by local Indigenous guides. Over two hours at the Prince of Wales Heritage...
$93

Hike through ancient rock and boreal forest to scenic Cameron Falls. Spot northern wildlife like ptarmigan, whisky jacks, and ravens. Enjoy laughs, snacks, and stories...
$93

