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Boating on one of Canada’s biggest river deltas? Experiencing authentic Arctic culture? Inuvik, a hub for unique experiences, is a small town located on the east channel of the Mackenzie River at the end of the Dempster Highway in the - [9 Things To Do In The North This Winter](https://tundranorthtours.com/blog/9-things-north-winter/) - Experience the vast and stark beauty of Canada's North! These following 9 activities will surely give you unforgettable memories of your time in the North West Territories! 1. Go to the Inuvik Sunrise Festival The Last Sunset of 2016 was on December 4th! Inuvik is in complete darkness until January 6th! The entire community of - [The Best Camping Spots in the Northwest Territories](https://tundranorthtours.com/blog/best-camping-spots-northwest-territories/) - Camping in the Northwest Territories is like no where else in the world. You will be sharing the land with the magical beasts that make it their home. You will sleep underneath the mysterious wonders of the night sky. You will wake up to the glorious sun streaming through the mountain passes, over never ending horizons - [The Largest Manhunt In Canada's History - The Story of the Mad Trapper](https://tundranorthtours.com/blog/largest-manhunt-canadas-history-story-mad-trapper/) - "Albert Johnson, known as the Mad Trapper of Rat River, was a murderer and a fugitive from the largest manhunt in the history of Canada, leading a posse of Mounties through the Arctic on a six week, winter wilderness chase in 1932. He killed one Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer and wounded two others before - [Top 10 Hiking Trails - The Dempster Highway](https://tundranorthtours.com/blog/10-best-hiking-trails-off-the-dempster-highway/) - The Dempster Highway is one of the biggest attractions of Northern Canada. It has been awarded with the grandiose title of "One of Canada's most beautiful drives" and for good reason. The stretch of 737.5km dirt road offers breathtaking views of the arctic tundra and its rolling mountain ranges. Take 5-7 days to drive to the - [Kylik Kisoun Taylor- Filming of "True North Calling"](https://tundranorthtours.com/blog/kylik-kisoun-filming-true-north-calling/) - I consider myself blessed to have the life that I live. I am one of the lucky ones that get’s to say that I am living my dream. My work is fulfilling even more so now that I have this incredible opportunity to share my home with the world. After watching the first episode of - [The Berry Pickers Guide for the North West Territories](https://tundranorthtours.com/blog/the-berry-pickers-guide-for-the-north-west-territorries/) - Many of us spend the summer months collecting berries to make jam and other preserves. Well due to the 24 hours of Sunlight in the Northern summers, the berry picking season lasts all the way through the fall and sometimes through the winter! Although vegetation is scarce in the Arctic Tundra of Canada's North, most - [It's Dinner Time! 200km North of the Arctic Circle.](https://tundranorthtours.com/blog/its-dinner-time-200km-north-of-the-arctic-circle/) - There's no Walmart up here in Inuvik! When you do your shopping at the local grocery store, all of the food has been imported 200km north of the arctic circle, which tends to drive the prices up... you're looking at paying $10 for a jug of milk and $3 for 1 orange!!! You must be thinking...how - [6 Wild Things to Look for In the North](https://tundranorthtours.com/blog/6-wild-things-look-north/) - #1 Barren-Ground Caribou In the Canada’s North there are approximately 14 different Caribou Herds! The biggest herd (Porcupine Herd) has around 197,000 members!!! You can spot these beautiful beasts in the open tundra and in between the sparse trees of the northern landscape. The Porcupine Herd is often seen along the Dempster Highway in the fall - [5 Reasons why you’ll fall in Love with the Dempster](https://tundranorthtours.com/blog/5-reasons-why-youll-fall-in-love-with-the-dempster/) - The Dempster Highway is a 737.5 km gravel highway that bodes epic landscapes, sweeping views, and stunning wildlife. You’ll fall in love with it easily enough. Let us tell you why. 1. Wildlife around every bend From Grizzly Bears to Ground squirrels the Dempster Highway is teeming with wildlife. With 737.5 km of dirt road - [The Experience of a Lifetime](https://tundranorthtours.com/blog/the-experience-of-a-lifetime/) - We were laying in our hotel bed in Whitehorse and contemplating the next day. Our flight to Inuvik in the North West Territories was the following morning. It was the most north either one of us had ever been, we weren’t sure what to expect. But boy were we ever thrilled by our experience. 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On this tour you will learn the history of Inuvik and learn all about the main tourist attractions such as the Igloo church, Greenhouse, - [Great Northern Adventure Signature Package](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/great-northern-adventure-signature-package/) - On this multi-day adventure you will get to discover two of Canada's Territories over a 5 day period. This tour package includes seeing the gold rush mecca of Dawson City, driving the famous Dempster Highway, visiting a traditional and active Inuit whaling camp on the Mackenzie Delta and exploring the community of Tuktoyaktuk along the - [Okpik Arctic Village Overnight Stay Summer](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/okpik-arctic-village-overnight-stay-summer/) - Enjoy a two-day cultural journey to Okpik Arctic Village, starting with a guided boat tour through the Mackenzie Delta where you'll join us in fishing and foraging. Relax with a traditional dinner and storytelling by local elders, and stay overnight in a tipi, wall tent, or cabin. The next morning, after breakfast in the tipi, - [Okpik Arctic Village Overnight Stay Winter](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/okpik-arctic-village-overnight-stay-winter/) - Kick off an epic two-day Arctic adventure starting with a scenic drive along the Inuvik-Aklavik ice road to our village. Experience an introductory dog sled ride, engage in local activities like snowshoeing, and learn about life in the Arctic. Relax in a warm tipi, enjoy storytelling from the community, and construct your own igloo for - [Okpik Arctic Village Day Stay Winter](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/okpik-arctic-village-day-stay-winter/) - Join us for a day trip from Inuvik along the Inuvik-Aklavik ice road to Okpik Arctic Village. Reconnect with nature as you learn to build an igloo, check trap lines, and enjoy tea and stories in a tipi! Experience dog sledding with a 2-hour ride, and learn about Arctic agriculture and food processing from our - [Okpik Arctic Village Day Stay Summer](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/okpik-arctic-village-day-stay-summer/) - Take a short drive from Inuvik to Okpik Arctic Village to explore Northern culture and the unique Mackenzie Delta ecosystem. Learn about traditional food storage in our ice house, join in games and stories in our tipi, and see how we live off the land. Spot local wildlife and wrap up the day with the - [Okpik Arctic Village Winter Package](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/okpik-arctic-village-winter-package-3-days-2-nights-min-2-people/) - Experience a three-day adventure at Okpik Arctic Village, starting with a tour of our local food production and manufacturing processes essential for northern food security. Learn traditional skills like igloo building and enjoy meals made from locally sourced ingredients. Day two includes a hike along a trapline, insights into traditional hunting and trapping, and participating - [Okpik Arctic Village Summer Package](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/okpik-arctic-village-summer-package-3-days-2-nights-min-2-people/) - Experience a three-day adventure at Okpik Arctic Village, beginning with an introduction to our essential food production and manufacturing processes for northern sustainability. Live like a local with hands-on activities, enjoy meals made from freshly harvested ingredients, and sleep in traditional accommodations like tipis, wall tents, or cabins. Day two includes a scenic boat tour - [Aklavik Ice Road Adventure Package](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/winter-arctic-adventure-flight-package/) - Start your four-day Arctic journey with an arrival in Inuvik, where you're greeted and taken along the Aklavik Ice Road to explore the historical town of Aklavik. Spend your first night in an illuminated igloo at Okpik Arctic Village, enjoying local stories and traditional food under the aurora borealis. The next day, dive into building - [Ice Road Adventure Package incl. Okpik Arctic Village](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/1751/) - In this Authentic Arctic Experience you have the opportunity to immerse yourself deep into the Arctic Culture. Find yourself cuddling up to the warmth of a fire while you gaze upon the dancing Aurora Borealis. Surrounded by illuminated Igloos, Ice Inuksuks, and towering Gwich'in Influenced Teepees, you will sip on warm traditional tea that will - [Aklavik Boat Tour](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/aklavik-boat-tour-1/) - Take a 9-hour boat journey through the scenic channels of the Mackenzie Delta to Aklavik, exploring historic landmarks including the Mad Trapper's grave. Return via boat, stopping at Okpik Arctic Village for a cultural meal and tour, enriched with tales of life in the high Arctic. Contact us - [Tuktoyaktuk and Mackenzie Valley Highway Tour](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/tuktoyaktuk-mackenzie-highway/) - Travel the brand new Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway from Inuvik to the coastal community of Tuktoyaktuk on the brand new and only highway to the Arctic Ocean. Your local guide from Tuktoyaktuk will share stories and history of the area, pointing out local landmarks and other points of interest including the Lady of Lourdes Schooner, traditional sod - [Dempster Highway Day Tour](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/dempster-highway-tour/) - Spend the entire day with one of our guides driving down the Dempster Highway from Inuvik for a complete change of scenery. An hour drive takes you to breathtaking views of the Richardson Mountains, rolling hills of tundra and small lakes. Due to the open nature of the Arctic tundra, this tour is the best - [Aklavik Ice Road Tour](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/aklavik-ice-road-tour/) - We'll drive on the Aklavik ice road to the Inuvialuit Community of Aklavik. Highlights of this trip include a spectacular view of the Richardson Mountains along the way as well as a visit to the famous Mad Trapper’s grave site, a Town Tour of Aklavik with your local guide, and your stop at our Okpik - [Inuvik Town Tour & Taste the Arctic Tour](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/taste-the-arctic-tour/) - Experience a three-day adventure at Okpik Arctic Village, starting with an introduction to our sustainable living practices. On the second day, enjoy a boat tour of the Mackenzie River Delta, where you will participate in fishing and foraging, followed by cooking your day's catch. The final day includes traditional crafting and outdoor activities such as - [Okpik Arctic Village](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-packages-tours/okpik-arctic-village/) - Welcome to the Okpik Arctic Village! We offer summer and winter experiences at our Village 16 km north of Inuvik. Visit us at our authentic Arctic Village, where we live in harmony with nature by combining traditional values and practices with today's technology. Experience the revitalization of our culture and learn about cabin building, harvesting ## Services and Rentals - [Film Support](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-services-rentals/film-support/) - We would be more than happy to help out on your Northern film project! - [](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-services-rentals/1220/) - [Transportation Services](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-services-rentals/transportation-services/) - We can help with film crew pick ups, drop offs, gear transportation, charter flights, boat transportation, or private transportation. - [Equipment Rentals](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-services-rentals/equipment-rentals/) - Equipment Rentals for all your film logistical needs! ## Reviews - [Sherry Ott - April 2017](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-reviews/true-arctic-adventure-full-great-local-experiences/) - I did the winter tour with Tundra North during the Muskrat Jamboree in Inuvik. It was such a great time to see how the town all celebrated the arrival of spring with traditional drum and dance as well as a giant feast of traditional foods. We also drove up the ice road, a personal favorite - [Don G - February 2017](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-reviews/don-g-february-2017/) - Tundra North was able to provide THE absolute highlight of a holiday we recently took across 3 countries in 3 weeks. We wanted to see a reindeer herd and spend time with the local Inuvik people during one of the coldest times of the year. Tundra North met our specific and challenging holiday requirements....Gerry our - [Tracy W, June 2016](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-reviews/tracy-w-june-2016/) - "The view while flying takes you over some one of a kind spectacular scenery. In Tuk we had a local knowledgable guide who lives at the "beach". You can get a certificate for dipping your toes in the ocean or be like me and take it all off to frolic in the Arctic Ocean. I - [Patrick H, July 2016](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-reviews/patrick-h-july-2016/) - "On day 1 we flew in a single engine plane to Tuk. The pilot was helpful and we got good views of the land and pingos. We were met by the local guide, John, and given a tour of the town, ending up at his house where we had a taste of whale meat and - [Carlos C, August 2016](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-reviews/carlos-c-august-2016/) - "This tour is a great way to experience the immensity on Canada's north and meet the people who make northern Canada their home. The boat was manned by a northerner who told as the stories about his upbringing, how his mother walked miles on the snow to deliver him, how his grandfather thought him how ## Team - [Noel Cockney](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-team/noel-cockney/) - Noel is of Inuvialuit descent and was raised in both Tuktoyaktuk and Inuvik. His Mother and her parents taught him how to travel on the land, and how to hunt and fish along the Arctic coast which he still does to this day. He has a bachelor’s of Science in Outdoor Education, with a minor - [Gerry Kisoun](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-team/gerry-kisoun/) - Gerry is of Inuvialuit and Gwich’in descent and was born and raised on the vast and virtually untouched Mackenzie Delta. He brings his many years of experience, travel and traditional teaching to his tours. His extensive knowledge of Inuvik and surrounding area as well as life on the land makes for some interesting and entertaining - [Kylik Kisoun Taylor](https://tundranorthtours.com/our-team/kylik-kisoun-taylor-2/) - Kylik is of Inuvialuit, Gwitch’in and Scandinavian descent. He grew up in Ontario hunting, trapping and mushing dogs with his father. In 2003 Kylik made a permanent move to Inuvik where he felt a deep connection to his Inuvialuit and Gwich’in roots, his family, the land and his culture. 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