Welcome to Blachford Lodge
We’re so glad you’ve arrived!
This guide will help you get acquainted with the lodge, our facilities, available activities, and a few important safety tips so you can relax and enjoy your stay.
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Where We Are
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Blachford Lodge is located approximately 100km (62 miles) east of Yellowknife, in the traditional territory of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (Chief Drygeese Territory)
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There is an old abandoned trapper’s cabin on the far side of the lake and a historic mine roughly halfway between Blachford Lake and the East Arm of Great Slave Lake.
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This is true wilderness. Aside from these, there is no nearby development.
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The lodge sits on the north shore of Blachford Lake, surrounded by boreal forest and open skies
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The Lodge & Facilities
Our main lodge is open 24 hours a day for you to enjoy. We simply ask the you close exterior doors behind you.
At the entrance you'll find:
Check our chalk board at the main entrance for daily updates including:
- Weather Forecast
- Meal Times
- Daily Acitivities
- Important Announcements
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Dining
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Breakfast
8:30AM-10:00AM
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Lunch
1:00PM
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Happy Hour
5:30PM
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Dinner
6:30PM
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Bar
10:00AM - 12:00AM
Complimentary coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and light snacks are available throughout the day.
Wellness Facilities
Outdoor Hot Tub
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Please shower before entering.
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Wood-Fired Sauna
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Let a staff member know approx. 1-hour in advance so we can heat it for you.
Washrooms
Environmentally friendly composting toilets are located in the lodge. Please dispose of anything other than toilet paper in the provided waste bins.
Activities & Adventures
Complimentary Activities
Hiking
Swimming
Canoeing & Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Fishing
Fat Tire Biking
Bird/Wildlife Viewing
Spruce Salve Making
Dream Catcher Making
Guided Adventures *Additional fees may apply. Advanced booking recommended.
Guided Fishing
Scenic Boat Tours
Additional Guided Wilderness Experiences
Wildlife & Wilderness Safety
Your safety is our highest priority. Before exploring on your own, please let a staff member know where you’re going and approximately when you plan to return. A guest sign-out logbook is located near the main entrance.
You may encounter:
Browse our wildlife page for more information.
While Exploring:
- Always carry a flash light, bear spray, and air horn.
- Never approach or feed animals.
- Keep all food and scented items indoors.
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If you hear or use three blasts of an air horn, it signals a bear sighting. Return to the lodge immediately unless instructed otherwise.
Emergency Procedures
In the event of a fire or other emergency, please gather in front of the Main Lodge unless directed otherwise by staff. Our team is trained in Wilderness First Aid, Emergency Response, and Wildlife Safety. Please don’t hesitate to ask for assistance at any time.
Share Your Blachford Memories
We would love to see Blachford through your eyes. Share your favourite photos from your stay, from unforgettable wildlife encounters and northern lights displays to quiet moments around the lodge.
You can also browse our Guest Captures Gallery to explore photos shared by visitors over the past few seasons and relive the beauty, adventure, and peaceful moments that make Blachford so special.
*By submitting photos, you confirm that you have permission to share the images and grant Blachford Lodge and Arctic Kingdom permission to use them in marketing and promotional materials, including our websites, social media channels, emails, advertisements, brochures, and other digital or printed communications. Photo credit will be provided where possible. Submission does not guarantee that an image will be published.