CALLUM SNAPE – SPECIAL VISITOR
Not only can he take photographs, but Callum Snape can write too.
- We loved hosting him check out the awesome blog post here!
TRAVELLER AUSTRALIA
Writer Craig Platt spent time with us last winter, and in this article he brings to life his amazing experience in the wilderness, and under the northern lights.
- Check it out here.
COTTAGE LIFE – NORTHERN LIGHTS HERE!
We caught up with Cottage Life Magazine, to tell them why Blachford Lake Lodge is truly the best place in the world to see the northern lights/aurora borealis.
- Check out the article here.
TV CHOSUN
In January 2019, the lodge had special visitors from Korea, working on a filming project – TV CHOSUN. They had lots of fun on site – and to see what fun they had, you can check out the links:
- BLL Visit 1
- BLL Hot Tub
- Blachford Lake Lodge – Naver 1
- Blachford Lake Lodge – Naver 2
- Blachford Lake Lodge – Naver 3
- Destination Canada in Korea released two blog posts about the project as well.
GAME OF LIGHTS
Game of Lights – Print Media
Featured in Livingetc (India), Blachford Lake Lodge was featured as the first getaway to see the Northern Lights.
THE LURE OF THE AURORA: CANADA’S NORTH AND THE ASIAN TRAVELLER
Blog, Catering to Guests from Asia
Featured in the Asia Pacific blog series, our Director of Marketing & Sales chatted about catering to our guests from Asia.
- Read the article here.
DES YEUX PLUS GRANDS QUE LE MONDE
Blog Recap of a Wonderful Winter Visit – FR
Blachford Lake Lodge had a wonderful Blogger visit this past winter. See the recap (in French!) of his visit, as Benoit takes you through an amazing winter adventure.
- Read the article here.
CONDENAST TRAVELER
Where to See the Northern Lights list Blachford Lake Lodge as one of the must-visit locations in 2018. Aurora Borealis or bust!
- To read the article, look here.
THE CULTURE TRIP
Most Romantic Winter Wedding Destinations in Canada
Say your vows under the Northern Lights! Blachford Lake Lodge was listed one of the “Most Romantic Winter Wedding Destinations in Canada” and one of the “Best Destination Wedding Venues in Canada”.
Photo credit: Hannah Eden
CAA MAGAZINE
Spirit of the North
Visit charming Yellowknife and its eclectic establishments and follow with a trip to Blachford for a dose of culture, nature and Aurora.
- Read the article here.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Learning from the Land in the North
Trishia Smith climbs aboard a komatik in order to get to class for the day; Andrea Woo writes about Canada’s circumpolar University: Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning.
- Read the article here.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Off the Beaten Trail: Five Spectacular Destinations in Canada for Intrepid Travelers
Chris Johns recommends Blachford Lake Lodge as one of five destinations for those looking for adventure travel.
- Read the article here.
Photo credit: John Lehmann
SPECTACULAR NWT
Transfixed by the Lights at Blachford Lake Lodge
A writeup about reconnecting with family and new friends while disconnecting from everyday life.
- Read the article here.
Photo: Yukiko Nagata
TIMES COLONIST, STAR ADVERTISER, REAL ESTATE & TOURISM, MY DAYTON DAILY NEWS
Off the Grid in the Northwest Territories
Anne E. Cooke writes about the off-grid luxuries at Blachford Lake Lodge. “Rustic luxury does not need Persian rugs and gold-framed paintings to make you feel you belong” – Diana Pullman, a guest at the lodge.
- Read the Times Colonist article here.
- Read the Star Advertiser article here.
- Read the My Dayton Daily News article here.
BLOG: DR. MELANIE WINDRIDGE
5 Reasons You Need to See the Aurora
Dr. Melanie Windridge is a plasma physicyst, and expert in the Aurora and fusion energy – she even wrote a book about her exploration for the Aurora! She visited us in March 2017 as one of the facilitators for the Cloud Appreciation Society’s Northern Lights Holiday at Blachford. In her blog post, she writes about 5 noteworthy reasons that you need to see the Aurora.
- Read her blog post here.
Photo credit: Dr. Melanie Windridge
BLOG: ERICHAMBURG.COM
Yellowknife and Blachford Lake, NWT Canada – Feb/March 2017
Eric Hamburg, an Astronomy enthusiast, who traveled to Blachford with the Cloud Appreciation Society in Feb/March 2017, recaps his trip to Yellowknife and Blachford Lake Lodge.
- Read his blog post here.
Photo credit: Dr. Melanie Windridge
RTVSLO
Voluntering in -45 Degrees in Hunt for the Northern Lights
This pas winter, Rahela and film director, and Methodius, lawyer, came all the way from Slovenia to volunteer at Blachford. This Slovenian newscast interviews them about their experience at Blachford.
- Read the article here.
Photo credit: Ragela Jagric
INDEPENDENT TRAVELER
11 Best Canada Experiences
The Independent Travler included Yellowknife and Blachford Lake Lodge as one of the best Canadian travel experiences in 2017. We are pretty excited that we made the list!
- Check out the article here.
Photo credit: Martina Gebarovska
TRAVEL DEW
Katherine Johnson of Blachford Lake Lodge
An interview with Blachford’s sales and markering manager, Katherine Johnson, about what makes Blachford special, along with some travel tips for furture guests.
- Read the article here.
Photo credit: Hannah Eden
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
See the Light – Up Close With the Aurora Borealis
Phil Marty writes about his experience with the Aurora Borealis at Blachford, including a link about Auroral photography!
- Read the article here.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Cupid’s Canada – 9 Getaways that Provide an Unforgettable Experience in Our Home and Native Land
Hot tubbing paired with Aurora viewing, in a remote luxury lodge has romantic holiday written all over it – wouldn’t you say?
- Read the article here.
Photo credit: Amy Isaikina
BUZZFEED
11 of the Most Romantic Places to Stay in Canada
What more is there to say? We totally agree. We’ve been named #1 in this fabulous roundup of romantic stays in Canada. Perfect for honeymoons, romantic getaways, and even weddings!
- Read the article here.
Photo credit: Timothy J. Lemmon
EXPLORE MAGAZINE
Editor’s Picks: 25 of the Best Places to go Cross Country Skiing in Canada
Ski in the middle of nowhere! Blachford Lake Lodge boasts both well groomed, and ungroomed trails for different different styles of cross country skiing. Rentals included in your lodge stay. Ask us about an overnight ski trip for winter/spring 2018!
- Read the article here.
Photo credit: Rahela Jagric
VOGUE MAGAZINE
Clean Escapes
A shoutout to our Digital Detox retreat, hosted by Folk Rebellion at Blachford Lake Lodge in February. A 6 night device-less retreat focused on reconnecting with people with people, the environment, and oneself. Guests participated in yoga classes, massage therapy, on the land learning, various workshops, and team-building activities.
- Read more here.
Photo credit: Joseph Trisolini
JETSETTER MAGAZINE
What It’s Like to Go on a Digital Detox Retreat
A wonderfully written article about the importance of digitally detoxing in our technology obsessed world. Suzanne Zupello was one of Folk Rebellion’s attendees on their week long Digital Detox Retreat held at Blachford Lake Lodge. The detox focused on getting back in tough with nature, and having genuine face to face conversations, without the distraction of technology.
- Read the article here.
Photo credit: Joseph Trisolini
FLIGHT NETWORK
3 Unforgettable Ways to Experience the Northern Territories of Canada
During the winter of 2016-2017, Flight Network ventured to Canada’s Northwest Territories n search of out-of-this-world travel experiences. The Canada-based global travel agency found Blachford Lake Lodge to be the perfect location for viewing one of the world’s natural wonders, the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
- Read about Flight Network’s experience at Blachford Lake Lodge here.
Photo credit: Martina Gebarovska
ASIA 361
7 Hotels with the Best Northern Lights View
Asia 361 online has named us one of the best hotels in the world for Northern Lights viewing. With zero light pollution, beautiful weather, and plenty of activities to fill up your illuminated daytimes, we’d have to agree with this listing! Do you?
- Read the article here.
Photo credit: Martina Gebarovska
EXPLORE MAGAZINE
3 More Spectacular Winter Lodges in Canada
Have you ever watched the Northern Lights from the comfort of your own bed? This article is precise in that our lodge is built on a hill, making it the ideal location for Aurora viewing.
- Read the article here.
Photo credit: Martina Gebarovska
HOMESTEAD MAGAZINE
Blazing Skies – The Northern Lights Inspire the Imagination
Author, Lorne McClinton of Homestead Magazine recounts his experience at Blachford Lake Lodge, and the history and spiritual beleifs behind the “Aurora Borealis”.
- Read the article here.
Photo credit: Timothy J. Lemmon
FLIGHT NETWORK
25 Unique Accomodations
In 2016 Flight Network namedBlachford Lake Lodge as one of the most unique places to stay in Canada. Not only are we a beautiful accredited eco-lodge, but the choice between lodge and cabin accommodation will keep you warm and toasty on our cold winter nights (and crisp fall nights!).
Even more unique? Our igloo. Each winter, in mid-February, we construct an igloo and allow guests an opportunity to spend a night (or more!) in the igloo. A true Canadian experience!
- Read the article here.
Photo credit: Martina Gebarovska
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Learning from the Land in the North
In April 2014, Dechinta Bush University returned to Blachford for its spring semester. A journalist from The Globe and Mail national newspaper visited to share this very special educational experience. Blachford is proud and delighted to host Dechinta, a truly unique and innovative programme.
- Read the full feature article here.
Photo credit: John Lehman (The Globe and Mail)
WANDERLUST TRAVEL MAGAZINE
Top 5 Northern Lights Experiences
William Gray featured Blachford as one of the top five places to see the Aurora in an October 2012 edition. We’d like to add that both Blachford Lake Lodge and Yellowknife are in the Northwest Territories, not the Yukon!
- Read the article here.
TORONTO STAR
North of 60 – A View of Northern Canada from Britain
Ruth Bowen traveled from Britain, to Yellowknife, to work as a volunteer at Blachford. Years later, she is still here and is still one of Blachford’s own. Her experience was published in the Toronto Star in January 2012.
- Read the article here.