Autumn Aurora
Season Runs: August 15-October 13, 2022
2022 New Moon Dates: August 27, September 25, October 25
Aurora watchers and stargazers agree there are few better places to see the Aurora than Blachford Lake Lodge. From mid-August, when night skies turn a velvety black to late October when the lake begins to freeze, Blachford guests can be treated to late night shows of the northern lights. On calm nights the lake also reflects the sky, doubling the awe-inspiring images. Autumn is a great time to sit outside in comfort and just lean back and enjoy the show.
To avoid disappointment, we recommend a minimum three-night stay at the lodge to maximize your chances of a beautiful aurora show. We provide daily forecasts of the intensity of the anticipated show, based on several sources including NASA, and our own local astronomynorth.com.
| 2022 Fall Packages | Cabin or Lodge |
| 3 nights (Sunday to Wednesday) | $1,800 |
| 4 nights (Wednesday to Sunday) | $2,100 |
| 7 nights (starting Sunday or Wednesday) | $2,700 |
| 2023 Fall Packages | |
| 3 nights (Sunday to Wednesday) | $1,980 |
| 4 nights (Wednesday to Sunday) | $2,310 |
| 7 nights (starting Sunday or Wednesday) | $2,970 |
Included:
Housekeeping
Welcome orientation
All meals
All snacks
Coffee, tea, juice
Use of hot tub and sauna
Handicraft workshops in the lodge
Yoga equipment for personal use
Access to some of the best Aurora viewing in the world
High speed wireless internet (basic package of 250 MB/day provided for each guest – additional use is an extra cost)
Flightseeing charter Yellowknife – Blachford – Yellowknife
Lodge or cabin accommodation
Introduction and hints about aurora photography
Aurora Watch service
Two hour interpretive experience each day
Use of Lodge Facilities: Dining room, Aurora lounge, fireplaces, northern library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, hot tub, sauna, open decks
Comprehensive pre-departure information
Use of seasonal equipment (canoes, SUP, fat tire bike, kayaks, hiking trails, fishing excursion, motorized boat)
Not included:
Items of a personal nature
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages from licensed bar
Please Note:
All rates are per person and are quoted in Canadian dollars. Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax and 10% gratuities.
Single supplement requests (private, single occupancy) add 25% to the package rate
Please double check with our office for availability prior to booking your flights in/out of your home city and Yellowknife.
All guests will be required to sign a liability waiver when booking.
While it is not mandatory, we 100% recommend all guests ensure they have emergency medical coverage prior to visiting the lodge.
Flights
When booking your flights in/out of Yellowknife please ensure that you arrive into Yellowknife prior to 09:00am on your day of departure to the lodge.
Flights from the lodge to Yellowknife will have you back in the city around 12pm. Check with our reservations staff prior to booking any flights, as flight times are all subject to change.
Optional Extras
| Guided Fishing | Price Per Person |
| 2 hours per person | Included in package |
| Half Day (4 hours) per person | $175 |
| Full Day (8 hours) per person | $265 |
Fishing licenses have to be purchased in Yellowknife, prior to departure to Blachford Lake Lodge.
For more information click HERE.
Please Note:
All rates are per person and are quoted in Canadian dollars. Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax and 10% gratuities.
Single supplement requests (private, single occupancy) add 25% to the package rate
Please double check with our office for availability prior to booking your flights in/out of your home city and Yellowknife.
All guests will be required to sign a liability waiver when booking.
While it is not mandatory, we 100% recommend all guests ensure they have emergency medical coverage prior to visiting the lodge.
Not exactly what you’re looking for? Contact us for more information!
Weather
Weather conditions can delay air charter departures. Blachford Lake Lodge will do its utmost to accommodate clients. However, weather conditions are beyond our control and therefore we cannot be responsible for additional costs incurred by guests.
Please be aware that the Aurora does not appear every night, even when the sky is clear, and it also cannot be seen through cloud. We cannot therefore guarantee Aurora sightings at any time, including on New Moon Aurora dates.
Flights
When booking your flights in/out of Yellowknife please ensure that you arrive into Yellowknife prior to 09:00am on your day of departure to the lodge.
Flights from Yellowknife to the lodge depart at 10am. Flights from the lodge to Yellowknife will have you back in the city around 11am.
Deposits
A deposit of 30% the total price is required
to confirm your booking.
A deposit of 50% the total price is required
to confirm a booking for groups of 8 or more.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and cash payment.
Final Payments
Balance is due 45 days prior to arrival date.
Cancellation Policy
Deposit is refundable until 45 days prior to arrival,
except for an administration fee of 10% of the deposit.
44-15 days prior to arrival – deposit
and 50% of balance is non refundable.
14-0 days prior to arrival 100% is non refundable.
