Beyond Yellowknife: Wildlife & Wonder

Service Description

Available Tuesdays & Thursdays | April–May - Pick up from your accommodations - Visit Nature's North Wildlife Gallery - Guided drive and community visit to Behchokǫ̀ - Community highlights - Wildlife viewing opportunities - Light snacks and bottled water included Duration: 4-5 hours Minimum: 4 guests Limited seasonal departures We begin with a visit to Nature's North Wildlife Gallery, in Yellowknife, where world-renowned taxidermist and artist brothers Greg and Dean Robertson have created a northern wildlife experience like no other. Each exhibit captures a moment in an animal’s natural life—some tell a story, some evoke emotion, and others simply leave you in awe of their beauty. Our guides will bring these displays to life with their own insights and stories, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the taxidermy process. Taxidermy has evolved into a true art form, and here it reaches another level—where animals appear remarkably lifelike, posed naturally, and deeply connected to the northern landscape. From there, we travel to Behchokǫ̀ to highlight a few stops and share histories, sharing local perspectives, stories, and points of interest. The journey continues to North Arm Park, where we keep an eye out for wildlife in their natural habitat. Respect for Wildlife None of the animals featured in the gallery were harvested for display purposes. Most were sustainably harvested by Indigenous hunters and trappers to provide food for northern communities, with hides and pelts later sold to the artists—supporting local families and traditional practices. Other animals were donated after natural causes or provided by the Government of the Northwest Territories.