Getting Here
Getting Here
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Step 1: Get to Yellowknife
By Air:
Yellowknife is well connected with daily flights from major cities across Canada and the U.S., including Vancouver (YVR), Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG), Ottawa (YOW), Iqaluit (YFB) and Toronto (YYZ). Airlines serving Yellowknife include Canadian North, Air Canada, WestJet, and Air North.
By Land:
For guests who prefer to drive, Yellowknife is accessible via the Yellowknife Highway (Highway 3), which connects the city to the rest of Canada. The highway links to major routes such as the Alberta Highway 35 and the Trans-Canada Highway.
From Edmonton, Alberta, the drive to Yellowknife takes approximately 16-18 hours (about 1,200 km / 750 miles). The route passes through beautiful northern landscapes and small communities, offering a true Canadian road trip experience.
Drivers are advised to fuel up at every stop as they travel this route due to scarcity in fueling locations. We strongly recommend that drivers have a roadside assistance plan for this route due to the remote nature and rougher road conditions.
Please note that during summer months, wildfires can impact this driving route and in winter months, road conditions can be challenging due to snow and ice, so it’s important to plan accordingly and check road reports before traveling.
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Step 2: Bush Plane Flight to Blachford Lodge
Your 25-minute flight to the lodge typically departs between 8:00AM and 12:00PM from historic Old Town Docks in summer months and 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.
Flight Day |
Departure Time |
Return Time* |
| Saturday | Between 8AM and 12PM | Between 10AM and 2PM |
| Tuesday | Between 8AM and 12PM | Between 10AM and 2PM |
*Your return from Blachford Lodge to Yellowknife will be approximately 2 hours following the Departure time for arrivals to Blachford for that day.
Our Festive Season, from December 20-January 2, has a more frequent flight schedule than our regular flights. Private charters can be booked for additional dates at the expense of the guest upon request. Please connect with a booking agent for more information.
Pre and Post-Lodge Accommodation
Yellowknife is a small city with limited daily flight options, and commercial schedules do not always align with our lodge bush plane departures. Weather conditions can also cause delays at the Yellowknife airport or en route to the lodge.
If you must depart Yellowknife on the same day you return from the lodge, please ensure you have a minimum of 3 hours between your lodge return flight and your outbound flight to allow for any delays and safe airport transfer.
We do recommend the Explorer Hotel and the Chateau Nova for your stay in Yellowknife. Both offer comfortable accommodations and are located within a short distance of the airport and downtown. Our team are ready to assist you with pre and post trip accommodations and experiences. Connect with our booking specialist.
Booking extra time in Yellowknife not only ensures a smoother travel experience, but also gives you a chance to enjoy the city’s northern charm, local cuisine, and Indigenous culture.
A Journey Through Time
Your flight to the lodge traces the same historic routes, passing over Jennejohn, Harding, Hearne, and Watta Lakes before touching down on Blachford where your northern adventure begins.
This land has been home to the Dene people for millennia. In the 1930s and 40s, gold prospectors searched the area and found instead a pristine wilderness rich in wildlife and beauty.
Blachford Lodge itself began with Don Cadieux, a trapper who built a cabin on the lake’s western shore. His original structure still stands today as our ‘Old Trapper’s Cabin’, a quiet reminder of a time when life was carved from the land.
From its humble roots as a trapping cabin, Blachford has grown into one of Canada’s most celebrated fly-in wilderness lodges. Yet it remains grounded in the same values: connection to the land, respect for nature, and the peace of true isolation.
Featured Image: Ryan Silke from Edge North Article
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Our deep knowledge of the Arctic's diverse landscapes, cultures and conditions allows us to tailor each experience to your specific desires, ensuring an unforgettable journey that's as unique as it is memorable. Get in touch and allow us to guide you through planning the expedition of a lifetime.
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Traveller Success Stories
I went to the lodge only for one night, but I wish I would've stayed longer. The location is amazing, and the accommodation are beyond expectation. I had a room in the main lodge with view over the lake, big window to enjoy the night sky. There are also cabins that looked great as well, to be more in nature. The staff is so great, the food is really good, the drinks are unique. We went on a fishing ride, and I never caught fishes that big, and it is catch & release which I like. In the morning, I felt at peace having a coffee in front of the lake, looking at the sun rise and the quietness of the forest.
Where do I begin? I wish I could give BLL more than 5 stars! Everyone did their best to make us feel welcomed and nurtured! Our room was clean & cozy, we chose to stay in the lodge as opposed to a cabin. It was more convenient and very comfortable- sometimes a little noisy- The food was amazing!!! Three creative and delicious meals a day! We stayed 4 nights but could easily have stayed longer! My hubby went fishing - I made a dream catcher and harvested spruce gems to make salves! Of course, the main attraction, the Aurora, did not disappoint! The hiking trails were moderate and the views spectacular! It was a dream come true! I cannot say enough good things about the whole experience!
A father-son trip to remember! After enjoying this amazing lodge in the winter, I was able to take my son on a trip here in August. Blachford seems to be a dream in the summer and fall. The lake was beautiful for swimming, and the secluded cabin with modern comforts was lakefront, looking out into the northern wilderness in the evening as eagles hunted. We caught some huge fish and explored the lake by boat. The food is delicious, and the staff are wonderful, (thanks)We hiked a beautiful loop trail through the Boreal forest and listened from the hot tub as wolves howled across the lake and the sun gave way to dancing Aurora. ...Simply Spectacular.
Blachford is a very unique place that I would love to stay at again. The pressure of being awake for the Aurora is off as the staff will come and wake you, if you’d like them too! During the day they have so many activities to participate in, I was nervous about if there would be enough activity wise (I'm a pretty ancy person) and there absolutley was! They’re optional which is nice if you want to relax as well. The hot tub under a starry, sky was incredible and there were always snacks out incase you felt a little peckish. The Aurora was stunning, staff was friendly, and activities were engaging. Thanks again Blachford for such an incredible experience!
Fantastic trip. We went for a few nights in August on a bit of a spur of the moment idea. Of course the lights were spectacular, but the lodge and grounds blew us away too - swimming, wood fired hot tub, mountain bikes, fishing, etc. - with top notch meals as well. Can’t say enough about the staff too. A great team that made booking, getting around Yellowknife, and our stay, special (and easy!).
I’ve been going to Blachford for years, both for business and for personal visits, and it’s one of my favourite places! The location is beautiful, the lake is stunning, the food is delicious, and the aurora views are amazing (even for a lifelong Northerner)! Blachford is a gem.
My favourite remote lodge ever. I have had the privilege of visiting during three different seasons and each one is so special. Fishing, hiking, northern lights, sauna, hot tub, swimming are all to be had here. The rooms and cabins are wonderful, the food has always been delicious. I highly recommend.