July 29 – August 8, 2020

This afternoon learn the history of Hay River, maybe even dip your toe into Great Slave Lake.

Day 4 – Hay River to Fort Smith. This morning we travel towards Fort Smith through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wood Buffalo

National Park. A Parks Canada interpreter will join us to provide the history and commentary as we travel through the Park.

Stops include Angus Sinkhole which features a large sinkhole interpretive exhibit and fire tower. The Salt Plains are a unique combination of geology, plants, wildlife and climate. The flat salt-encrusted landscape covers 370sq km. This afternoon visit the Northern Life Museum.

HIGHLIGHTS:

All breakfasts, 4 lunches & 1 dinner • Fallen Four Memorial • Mackenzie Highway Mile 0 • Crossing the 60th parallel

Hay River, Yellowknife, Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk town tours • UNESCO World Heritage Site: Wood Buffalo National Park

Northern Life Museum • Talk by local Elder • Buffalo Airways City Tour • Arctic Ocean

Flights from Yellowknife to Inuvik • Flight and tour of Tuktoyaktuk

Day 1 – Home Cities to Edmonton, AB. Take the WestWorld Coach from Regina and Saskatoon or join the tour in Edmonton.

Day 2 – Edmonton to High Level. As we travel northward we visit the Mayerthorpe Fallen Four Memorial to pay our respects to the 4 RCMP

Offices who lost their lives in the line of duty in March 2005. A stop at the Grimshaw Visitors Centre located at Mile 0 of the Mackenzie Highway.

Day 3 – High Level to Hay River. Today we cross the 60th Parallel into the Northwest Territories. After a enjoying a picnic lunch, continue along the “Waterfalls route”. Get your cameras ready as we stop for photos at Alexandra & Louise falls, or opt to walk the trail between the two falls.

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See the pingos, sod houses, Trans-Canada Trail terminus and if your brave enough, swim in the Arctic ocean or just dip your toe in! Your local guide will share stories and the rich history of the area. Tour the community and experience the beauty of the year round permafrost. Tuk lies north of the Arctic Circle on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. It’s the only community in Canada on the Arctic Ocean that is connected to the rest of Canada by road.

Day 10 – Inuvik to Yellowknife. As we make our way back to Yellowknife for our final night in the North we reminisce on the exciting adventure we’ve had. Join your fellow travellers and your tour director for a farewell dinner.

Day 11 – Yellowknife to Home Cities. Say farewell to the north. A transfer to the airport will be provided.

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Day 5 – Fort Smith to Fort Providence. Travelling to Fort Providence stop to see the beautiful Lady Evelyn Falls. The falls form a giant curtain of water as the Kakisa River spills over a limestone escarpment. A staircase leads into the gorge at the base of the falls. This evening enjoy a talk and visit with a local Elder from the community.

Day 6 – Fort Providence to Yellowknife. Travelling further north, we stop along the picturesque shores of Great Slave Lake to stretch your legs and take photos. Be sure to look around as the scenery abruptly changes here from rolling, well treed

Mackenzie lowlands to the granite of the Canadian shield. Keep your eyes open for wood buffalo along the highway. This afternoon explore Yellowknife on a guided city tour.

Day 7 – Yellowknife. Today we’ll head out onto Great Slave Lake for a scenic cruise. Enjoy a BBQ fish fry shore lunch. After our delicious lunch, we’ll visit Buffalo Airways for a hangar tour. Take the rest of the afternoon to explore this northern city on your own!

Day 8 – Yellowknife to Inuvik. This morning fly up to Inuvik. After checking into our hotel, we’ll learn all about this northern community with a locally guided town tour.

Day 9 – Inuvik to Tuk and return. Take a scenic flight tour over the spectacular Mackenzie Delta on your way to Tuktoyaktuk for a guided tour of this unique Arctic community.

BC Reg #59580

Passengers not needing rooms in Edmonton deduct:Double: $50 | Triple: $40 | Single: $100 All prices are per person and land only.Not included in price: taxes and fees, airfare from Yellowknife to home city and fuel surcharges.

TRIPLE $ 5,170 Single $6,199

PRICING $5,270 PP DBL

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Saskatoon

EdmontonMayerthorpe

High LevelFort Smith

YellowknifeFort Providence

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SASKATCHEWAN

NORTHWESTTERRITORIES

NUNAVUT

YUKON

ALBERTA

BRITISHCOLUMBIA

Hay River

ARCTIC OCEAN

ARCTIC OCEAN

BEAUFORT SEA

Tuktoyaktuk

Inuvik

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