Summer Indigenous Stories & Nature Tour
A 4.5 hour experience combining scenic viewpoints, Dene history, and guided hikes to two waterfalls.
Service Description
We will pick you up and drive you to an easy-to-moderate hike with our guides. This tour is a total of 4.5-hours of scenic drives and adventure that blends land-based knowledge, storytelling, language, and the natural beauty of the North. Explore scenic viewpoints, learn Dene history, and walk to iconic places like Cameron Falls and the Ramparts with guides deeply connected to the land and its stories. What You’ll Experience - Guided drive along the scenic Ingraham Trail with local stories shared throughout - Dene history, legends, and traditional land-based knowledge - A guided hike to Cameron Falls (approx. 1.2 km, about 20 minutes each way) with boardwalks, rocks, staircases, and short steep embankments - A shorter, gentler walk to the Ramparts, featuring hardened pathways, boardwalks, and a staircase-bridge to a stunning viewpoint - Photo opportunities, scenic lookouts, and meaningful moments connecting with the land - Small-group experience with a focus on respect, safety, and connection Duration: 4.5 hours Activity Level: Easy to moderate Recommended: Sturdy hiking shoes, water, weather-appropriate layers, and sun protection Not recommended for: Guests with mobility concerns due to natural terrain Guides adjust the pace based on group comfort a What You’ll Experience - Guided drive along the scenic Ingraham Trail with local stories shared throughout - Dene history, legends, and traditional land-based knowledge - A guided hike to Cameron Falls (approx. 1.2 km, about 20 minutes each way) with boardwalks, rocks, staircases, and short steep embankments - A shorter, gentler walk to the Ramparts, featuring hardened pathways, boardwalks, and a staircase-bridge to a stunning viewpoint - Photo opportunities, scenic lookouts, and meaningful moments connecting with the land - Small-group experience with a focus on respect, safety, and connection Duration: 4.5 hours Activity Level: Easy to moderate Recommended: Sturdy hiking shoes, water, weather-appropriate layers, and sun protection Not recommended for: Guests with mobility concerns due to natural terrain Guides adjust the pace based on group comfort and fitness levels Pickup and drop-off included from the following Yellowknife hotels: - Explorer Hotel - Chateau Nova Hotel - Quality Inn Hotel - Nova Inn Guests are required to confirm their tour 24 hours before departure by contacting us directly. Operating Season (2026) May 15 – October 9, 2026 Departures (Mon–Thu): 8:30 AM
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Payment is due at time of booking. Payment can either be made by a credit card over the phone, online, or via an emailed invoice – this email will contain a link that will take you to a secure platform and you can pay with major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). Cancellations received less than 48 hours of scheduled delivery or service will incur full charges. Thank you for your understanding!
Contact Details
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
867-444-8788
info@mybackyardtours.com











