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Welcome to the very first post on the My Backyard Tours blog. I’m grateful you’re here. My name is Samantha, and I’ve lived in Yellowknife for more than twenty years. In my role as Director of Tourism, I support strategic planning, development, and the long-term vision for My Backyard Tours and Lac La Martre Adventures under Tlicho Adventures Ltd. I help create the space, resources, and support so our team can share their stories, their language, and their knowledge with

Dear Guest, At My Backyard Tours , we believe in partnering with people who share our passion for the North. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Tugáh Northern Experiences . We chose them because they offer an exceptional product, but more importantly, because you can truly feel the love they have for their dogs. They run retired race dogs that have spent their youth running and winning races, not unlike the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest. The dogs might not have the stamina in th

Dear Guest,  January is coming to an end already!  The Tłı̨chǫ got'ı̨ı̨̀ call this month  Edàıdzęę̀cho Zaà (Big Sunday Month). Historically, "Sunday" ( Edàıdzęę̀ ) was a day of rest, prayer, and gathering. It was seen as a month of "Long Sundays" or one continuous "Big Sunday” because the weeks surrounding the New Year were filled with feasts, tea dances, games, and church services. Traditionally, this was a time when families who had been away on their winter trap

At My Backyard Tours , your experiences are guided by the people who live, love, and know this land best. We know Indigenous tourism is about more than sightseeing—it’s about connection, storytelling, and welcoming guests into the community in a respectful and meaningful way. Our team in Yellowknife, NWT brings together lived experience, creativity, humour, and heart to create unforgettable northern experiences with the tours offered. While our broader team includes both I

Dear Guest, Drumroll, please… It’s time to answer all your burning questions, like: ❄️ What do I wear under my parka? ❄️ What sizes should I order? ❄️ How do I stay warm on the ice while viewing the Aurora Borealis? ❄️ And—most importantly—will I still look cool bundled up in all those layers? The answer to that last one is a resounding, yes! You’ll look cool, feel warm, and fit right in. While we can’t offer you a heated bubble to walk around in, we provide the same high-qua

The first thing you will probably notice after breaking through the clouds on your descent into Yellowknife, is the never-ending water. You might think the pilots have veered off course and you’re now about to land on the ocean. Fear not Dear Guest, it’s just the deep waters of Great Slave Lake. The deepest lake in all of North America. Now, before you step off that plane, there are a couple of things you should keep in mind. Yellowknife is situated in Chief Drygeese Territor