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From the comfort of Blachford Lodge to personalized expeditions, our Arctic Explorer tool provides an all-encompassing gateway to the wonders of the global pan-Arctic. Whether you're looking to witness the Northern Lights, explore untouched wilderness or engage with Indigenous cultures, this tool offers a seamless and immersive way to experience the Arctic like never before.

We specialize in custom crafting bespoke Private Journeys and Expeditions, whether it's for group departures on one of our curated expeditions or creating a fully tailored private journey designed entirely around your unique desires and interests.

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The Floe Edge: Legendary Wildlife & Epic Landscapes
Kayaking
Wildlife Safaris
The Floe Edge: Legendary Wildlife & Epic Landscapes

Serenity by the Water's Edge Embark on a remarkable journey to witness the annual narwhal migration in the Canadian Arctic, where these elusive “unicorns of the sea” glide through icy waters. Begin with a breathtaking flight over the Arctic Cordillera Range en route to North Baffin Island, a pristine gateway to the Arctic’s untouched wilderness.

North Baffin Island

Polar Bear Mother & Newborn Cubs Safari
Wildlife Safaris
Polar Bear Mother & Newborn Cubs Safari

The circle of life. Immerse yourself in the heart of the world’s largest polar bear denning region for an unforgettable encounter on our exclusive polar bear photo safari. Be among the select few to witness the rare and magical moment when newborn polar bear cubs emerge from their dens alongside their protective mothers.

Northern Manitoba

The Great Polar Bear Migration - A Fly-In Safari
Hiking
Wildlife Safaris
The Great Polar Bear Migration - A Fly-In Safari

Embark on an unparalleled adventure deep within the heart of the polar bear capital of the world, experiencing a truly exclusive polar bear photography tour timed perfectly with the majestic annual migration to Hudson Bay.

Gellini River, Nunavut

Spring Polar Bears & Icebergs of South Baffin Island
Hiking
Wildlife Safaris
Spring Polar Bears & Icebergs of South Baffin Island

Experience the ultimate Arctic adventure on Baffin Island, Nunavut, the premier location for viewing polar bears and cubs amid towering icebergs in early spring. Our exclusive Arctic Polar Bear Safari takes you deep into the Arctic, a realm few have explored, where snow-capped mountains and glistening icebergs create an unforgettable setting

Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut

Autumn Aurora Quest
Hiking Fishing Kayaking
Lodge Stays
Autumn Aurora Quest

Fall at Blachford Lodge is a season like no other, where the golden hues of autumn meet the mesmerizing dance of the Northern Lights. Crisp air and clear skies create the perfect setting for unforgettable Aurora nights, as you witness autumn’s splendor against a backdrop of shimmering stars.

Blachford Lodge, Northwest Territories

Northern Lights Odyssey
Hiking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Igloo Building Aurora Viewing Snowmobiling Ice Fishing
Lodge Stays Northern Lights Active
Northern Lights Odyssey

Embark on a hike through the heart of the north, where each trail leads through the untamed beauty of the Taiga. As you trek along hidden paths, enjoy the views of the north —towering trees, serene lakes, and rugged terrain that only few have explored. Surrounded by the tranquility and wonder of the wild, our trails invite you to connect with the land and discover the timeless allure of northern landscapes.

Blachford Lodge, Northwest Territories

Northern Lights New Year's Eve
Hiking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Igloo Building Aurora Viewing Ice Fishing Snowmobiling
Northern Lights Lodge Stays Active
Northern Lights New Year's Eve

A Private BlachEvery holiday season, Blachford Lodge opens to welcome guests from around the world to spend a magical holiday season in our cozy lodge that is surrounded by a true winter wonderland. Bring your family, friends, or come by yourself – we look forward to sharing this wonderful time of the year with you! Read a book by the fireplace, go for a snowshoe hike then warm up and relax in the sauna, make new friends, get the thrill of a snowmobile ride, let your hair freeze in the hot tub, and most of all, marvel at mother nature’s own show – the Aurora Borealis.

Blachford Lodge, Northwest Territories

PRIVATE JOURNEY - The Floe Edge: Legendary Wildlife & Epic Landscapes
Kayaking
Wildlife Safaris
PRIVATE JOURNEY - The Floe Edge: Legendary Wildlife & Epic Landscapes

Our Floe Edge: Legendary Wildlife & Epic Landscape Safari can be experienced privately with Polar Premium & Prestige Enhancements. Serenity by the Water's Edge Embark on a remarkable journey to witness the annual narwhal migration in the Canadian Arctic, where these elusive “unicorns of the sea” glide through icy waters. Begin with a breathtaking flight over the Arctic Cordillera Range en route to North Baffin Island, a pristine gateway to the Arctic’s untouched wilderness.

North Baffin Island

PRIVATE JOURNEY - The Great Polar Bear Migration - A Fly-In Safari
Hiking
Wildlife Safaris
PRIVATE JOURNEY - The Great Polar Bear Migration - A Fly-In Safari

Our Great Polar Bear Migration Fly-In Safari can be experienced privately with Polar Premium & Prestige Enhancements. Embark on an unparalleled adventure deep within the heart of the polar bear capital of the world, experiencing a truly exclusive polar bear photography tour timed perfectly with the majestic annual migration to Hudson Bay.

Gellini River, Nunavut

PRIVATE JOURNEY - Spring Polar Bears & Icebergs of South Baffin Island
Hiking
Wildlife Safaris
PRIVATE JOURNEY - Spring Polar Bears & Icebergs of South Baffin Island

Our Spring Polar Bears & Icebergs of Baffin Island Safari can be experienced privately with Polar Premium & Prestige Enhancements. Experience the ultimate Arctic adventure on Baffin Island, Nunavut, the premier location for viewing polar bears and cubs amid towering icebergs in early spring. Our exclusive Arctic Polar Bear Safari takes you deep into the Arctic, a realm few have explored, where snow-capped mountains and glistening icebergs create an unforgettable setting

Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut

PRIVATE JOURNEY - Autumn Aurora Quest
Hiking Fishing Kayaking
Lodge Stays
PRIVATE JOURNEY - Autumn Aurora Quest

A Private Journey Experience. Admire the dancing lights in the sky as they reflect on Blachford Lake below. Fall at Blachford Lodge is a season like no other, where the golden hues of autumn meet the mesmerizing dance of the Northern Lights. Crisp air and clear skies create the perfect setting for unforgettable Aurora nights, as you witness autumn’s splendor against a backdrop of shimmering stars.

Blachford Lodge, Northwest Territories

PRIVATE JOURNEY - Northern Lights Odyssey
Hiking
Lodge Stays Northern Lights Active
PRIVATE JOURNEY - Northern Lights Odyssey

Make Blachford Lodge Your Very Own. Your private lodge buy-out experience is one of the ultimate ways of experiencing the area and all it has to share. Embark on a hike through the heart of the north, where each trail leads through the untamed beauty of the Taiga. As you trek along hidden paths, enjoy the views of the north —towering trees, serene lakes, and rugged terrain that only few have explored. Surrounded by the tranquility and wonder of the wild, our trails invite you to connect with the land and discover the timeless allure of northern landscapes.

Blachford Lodge, Northwest Territories

PRIVATE JOURNEY - Northern Lights New Year's Eve
Hiking
Northern Lights Lodge Stays Active
PRIVATE JOURNEY - Northern Lights New Year's Eve

A Blachford Lodge Private Journey Experience.Every holiday season, Blachford Lodge opens to welcome guests from around the world to spend a magical holiday season in our cozy lodge that is surrounded by a true winter wonderland. Bring your family, friends, or come by yourself – we look forward to sharing this wonderful time of the year with you! Read a book by the fireplace, go for a snowshoe hike then warm up and relax in the sauna, make new friends, get the thrill of a snowmobile ride, let your hair freeze in the hot tub, and most of all, marvel at mother nature’s own show – the Aurora Borealis.

Blachford Lodge, Northwest Territories

Authentic Alaska Experience
Hiking Fishing Kayaking
Lodge Stays Northern Lights Active
Authentic Alaska Experience

Our curated Authentic Alaskan experience, allows you to immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the region, indulging in local cuisine, hiking, boating and luxury cabin and unique igloo stays… offering a truly once-in-a-lifetime journey that surpasses imagination and goes beyond the ordinary. Way beyond.

Alaska

Ultimate Alaska Experience
Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Aurora Viewing Snowmobiling
Lodge Stays Northern Lights Active Extreme
Ultimate Alaska Experience

Our privately hosted Ultimate Alaska Experience itinerary invites travellers to embark on a luxury and thrilling adventure, exploring the rugged landscapes through glacier trekking, heli-experiences, wildlife adventures, kayaking expeditions, plus many additional experiences ​all while staying at the world's top chalet and lodge.

Alaska

Incredible Iceland Summer Experience
Hiking Fishing Kayaking SU Paddle Boarding
Lodge Stays Active
Incredible Iceland Summer Experience

Embark on a bespoke itinerary tailored to experience the adventure of Iceland during the summer, featuring exhilarating glacier hikes, immersive cultural encounters, thrilling volcanic exploration, and exclusive access to hidden natural wonders for an unforgettable summer exploration of this enchanting land.

Iceland

Incredible Iceland Winter Experience
Hiking Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Lodge Stays Northern Lights Active
Incredible Iceland Winter Experience

Embark on a bespoke itinerary tailored to experience the adventure of Iceland during the winter, featuring exhilarating glacier hikes, immersive cultural encounters, thrilling volcanic exploration, and exclusive access to hidden natural wonders for an unforgettable winter exploration of this enchanting land.

Iceland

Incredible Iceland Active Experience
Hiking Fishing Kayaking Scuba Diving SU Paddle Boarding
Lodge Stays Active
Incredible Iceland Active Experience

Embark on a bespoke itinerary tailored to experience the adventure of Iceland during the summer, featuring exhilarating glacier hikes, immersive cultural encounters, thrilling volcanic exploration, and exclusive access to hidden natural wonders for an unforgettable summer exploration of this enchanting land.

Iceland

Blachford Lodge Private Buy Out
Hiking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Igloo Building Aurora Viewing Ice Fishing Snowmobiling
Lodge Stays Northern Lights Active
Blachford Lodge Private Buy Out

Make Blachford Lodge Your Very Own. Your private lodge buy-out experience is one of the ultimate ways of experiencing the area and all it has to share. A private experience can be enhanced with Polar Premium and Prestige options turning your Blachford experience into unforgettable memories. Adventures like a scenic hot air balloon ride over the frozen lake, thrilling dog sledding expeditions, or sipping cocktails at a handcrafted ice bar under the northern sky. For an added touch of magic, enjoy a private professional skating performance on a natural ice rink, making your stay an extraordinary journey into the heart of Canada’s North.

Northwest Territories

Blachford Lodge Private New Year's Eve
Hiking Kayaking Igloo Building Ice Fishing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing
Lodge Stays Northern Lights Active
Blachford Lodge Private New Year's Eve

Your private lodge buy-out experience is one of the ultimate ways of experiencing the area and all it has to share. A private experience can be enhanced with Polar Premium and Prestige options turning your Blachford experience into unforgettable memories. Adventures like a scenic hot air balloon ride over the frozen lake, thrilling dog sledding expeditions, or sipping cocktails at a handcrafted ice bar under the northern sky. For an added touch of magic, enjoy a private professional skating performance on a natural ice rink, making your stay an extraordinary journey into the heart of Canada’s North.

Northwest Territories

Ultimate Svalbard Expedition
Snowmobiling Ice Fishing
Extreme Northern Lights
Ultimate Svalbard Expedition

Experience Svalbard with its raw beauty, wildlife, and its old, abandoned settlements on an expedition like never before. Combine history, incredible scenery, fjords, glaciers, cuisine and wildlife as you tour by snowmobile alongside an incredible team of world-class expedition leaders.

Svalbard

Incredible Iceland - West Fjords
Hiking Fishing Kayaking SU Paddle Boarding
Lodge Stays Active
Incredible Iceland - West Fjords

The seldom-visited Westfjords of Iceland boast breathtaking landscapes and vistas, where rugged cliffs, serene fjords, and untouched wilderness inspire a profound sense of awe and a deep connection to nature's raw beauty.

Iceland

Incredible Iceland - The Highlands
Hiking Fishing Kayaking Scuba Diving SU Paddle Boarding
Lodge Stays Active
Incredible Iceland - The Highlands

Embark on one of the most iconic Iceland adventures that includes activities, adventures, landscapes, wildlife, culinary indulgences & one of the world's most unique basecamps.

Iceland

Custom Expeditions
Snowshoeing Igloo Building Aurora Viewing Ice Fishing Snowmobiling Cross Country Skiing Ice Berg Climbing SU Paddle Boarding Scuba Diving Kayaking Fishing Hiking
Lodge Stays Wildlife Safaris Northern Lights Active Extreme Cultural Yacht
Custom Expeditions

For over 25+ years, we have mastered the art of polar logistics and client experiences, delivering beyond once-in-a-lifetime adventures across the Arctic. This includes having local indigenous guides on our teams that increases the expedition experience and is very important to our success. Our expertise lies in crafting custom expeditions that offer unique insights into the untamed beauty of the North while ensuring safety and exceeding client expectations. From the frozen seas to the vast tundra, every journey is meticulously designed to reveal the Arctic’s wonders in ways few have experienced. Even the world’s most seasoned travellers have declared our trips as the best they’ve ever been on, a testament to our commitment to creating exceptional, unforgettable expeditions.

Arctic

Summer at Blachford Lodge
Hiking Fishing Kayaking
Lodge Stays
Summer at Blachford Lodge

Welcome to your summer getaway, north of 60. Far from the noise and bustle of any city, Blachford Lake Lodge is happy to be your home away from home in the summer months. Bask in the midnight sun (yup, you can read a book outside all night long!), catch a trophy fish, hike on some of the world’s oldest rock, or simply enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds you.

Northwest Territories

Fishing at Blachford Lodge
Hiking Fishing Kayaking SU Paddle Boarding
Lodge Stays Active
Fishing at Blachford Lodge

Blachford Lake offers trophy sized Lake Trout and Northern Pike! In recent years the winning entries in our Trophy Release Contest were a 38 lb. Lake Trout, and a 32 lb. Northern Pike. Whitefish can be caught in Blachford Lake, and Walleye (around 4 or 5 lb.) can be caught on two of the adjoining lakes that are just a short walk from Blachford Lake. The ice melts on the lake in early June making it an excellent time for fishing.

Northwest Territories

Autumn Aurora at Blachford Lodge
Hiking Fishing Kayaking Aurora Viewing SU Paddle Boarding
Northern Lights Lodge Stays Active
Autumn Aurora at Blachford Lodge

Fall at Blachford Lodge is a season like no other, where the golden hues of autumn meet the mesmerizing dance of the Northern Lights. Crisp air and clear skies create the perfect setting for unforgettable Aurora nights, as you witness autumn’s splendour against a backdrop of shimmering stars. Cozy fires await to warm you after evenings spent marvelling at the Aurora Borealis, making each moment feel magical.

Northwest Territories

Winter & Spring Aurora at Blachford Lodge
Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Aurora Viewing Igloo Building Ice Fishing Snowmobiling
Northern Lights Lodge Stays Active
Winter & Spring Aurora at Blachford Lodge

Winter and spring at Blachford Lodge present an extraordinary opportunity to experience the Aurora Borealis against the pristine backdrop of the frozen northern landscape. In winter, the icy silence of the lake and snow-covered forests amplifies the ethereal beauty of the auroras, which often appear more vivid due to the long, dark nights and crisp, clear skies.

Northwest Territories

Polar Bears and Glaciers of Baffin Island
Hiking Fishing Kayaking Scuba Diving
Wildlife Safaris Active
Polar Bears and Glaciers of Baffin Island

Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Baffin Island as majestic polar bears gracefully swim among towering icebergs, and keep an eye out for the elusive bowhead whales gliding through the Arctic waters—up close, in their pristine and untouched natural habitat. Immerse yourself in the magic of the Arctic summer, with its long, mild days and seemingly endless sunsets that paint the sky in hues of gold and pink.

Baffin Island

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