Tour Operators

GUIDED TOURS FOR EVERYONE!

Guided tours in Hay River are an excellent way to delve deeper into the town’s history, culture, and natural environment. Local tour operators provide a range of experiences tailored to different interests, ensuring that every visitor finds something to enjoy.

Aurora Borealis Viewing & Photography Tours

If you're visiting during the aurora season, consider joining a guided Northern Lights tour. These tours maximize your chances of witnessing the stunning auroras by taking you to the best viewing locations, away from light pollution. Experienced guides offer scientific explanations and cultural insights, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of this natural wonder.

Great Slave Lake Tours

Shawn Buckley offers Fishing day trips, canoe or kayak trips, birding & wildlife tours, water travel & aurora trips

Castaways Cottages & Campground

Castaways Cottages & Campground – The Aurora Viewing Destination! With camp sites, cabin rentals, and community tours including fishing, ice fishing, sight-seeing tours. Rentals available for kayak, canoe, paddle board & ATVs. Sherp guided rides (Amphibious 8 passenger ATV), and wet sauna! Located minutes from Hay River along the shores of Great Slave Lake.

Hub Fishing Tours

[email protected]

1-250-814-7689

Judge Gyger Winter: Ice fishing adventures, fishing day trips. fly-out trips are available for exclusive fishing spots. Tackle shop, stunning sunrises & sunsets, waterfall & scenic tours, dog sledding & aurora borealis tours, wildlife viewing: Including buffalo & migratory birds, Indigenous Art Gallery with Northwest Territories perspective.

Aaron Tambour Photography

Aaron Tambour Productions provides- Aurora & Nature Photography Tours, as well as family northern portraits

Marilyn Marshall Photography

Aurora & Nature Photography Tours and Family Portraits.

ATV Tours

2 Seasons Adventures

[email protected]

1-867-875-7112

Frazer Pike fishing tours Lake/River, side by side tours, camper on site rentals, cabin rentals, camper stall rentals nightly/seasonal, jet boat rides to the falls water levels permitting

Castaways Cottages & Campground

Castaways Cottages & Campground – The Aurora Viewing Destination! With camp sites, cabin rentals, and community tours including fishing, ice fishing, sight-seeing tours. Rentals available for kayak, canoe, paddle board & ATVs. Sherp guided rides (Amphibious 8 passenger ATV), and wet sauna! Located minutes from Hay River along the shores of Great Slave Lake.

Bus Tours

Bus tours offer a great way to learn about the area, see the sights and explore with a local.

Castaways Cottages & Campground

Castaways Cottages & Campground – The Aurora Viewing Destination! With camp sites, cabin rentals, and community tours including fishing, ice fishing, sight-seeing tours. Rentals available for kayak, canoe, paddle board & ATVs. Sherp guided rides (Amphibious 8 passenger ATV), and wet sauna! Located minutes from Hay River along the shores of Great Slave Lake.

Dog Sledding Tours

Dog Sledding is rooted in traditional survival across the north and is a treasured past time showcasing our northern love of winter landscapes and our dedicated canine family.

Midnight Racing Kennels

1-867-876-2447

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Anthony and Kristy have a passion for Dog Sledding that must be shared. Join Anthony and Kristy, showcasing the wild but dedicated spirit of the dogs combined with connecting us to the natural landscapes of the North!

Fishing Tours

Cast a line in the Hay River to catch that not so illusive walleye or troll the shoreline if you want to wrestle with a Pike. Our local fishing guides have you covered when it comes to venturing out on the lake to catch that record sized trout or white fish or head up stream to Hay River’s Fish Alley to harvest the catch of the day! The history of the Great Slave Lake is rich with the one that got away fishing stories. Get a fishing guide today to take you out on the water for an NWT experience of a lifetime!

Hub Fishing Tours

[email protected]

1-250-814-7689

Judge Gyger Winter: Ice fishing adventures, fishing day trips. fly-out trips are available for exclusive fishing spots. Tackle shop, stunning sunrises & sunsets, waterfall & scenic tours, dog sledding & aurora borealis tours, wildlife viewing: Including buffalo & migratory birds, Indigenous Art Gallery with Northwest Territories perspective.

Great Slave Lake Tours

Shawn Buckley offers Fishing day trips, canoe or kayak trips, birding & wildlife tours, water travel & aurora trips

Castaways Cottages & Campground

Castaways Cottages & Campground – The Aurora Viewing Destination! With camp sites, cabin rentals, and community tours including fishing, ice fishing, sight-seeing tours. Rentals available for kayak, canoe, paddle board & ATVs. Sherp guided rides (Amphibious 8 passenger ATV), and wet sauna! Located minutes from Hay River along the shores of Great Slave Lake.

2 Seasons Adventures

[email protected]

1-867-875-7112

Frazer Pike fishing tours Lake/River, side by side tours, camper on site rentals, cabin rentals, camper stall rentals nightly/seasonal, jet boat rides to the falls water levels permitting

Hay River Fish Processing Plant Tours

Purchase fresh locally sourced fish.

Fishing Lodges

Brabant Lodge - Sport Fishing

Brabant Island, NT

BrabantLodge.com

1-867-446-9881

[email protected]

Brabant Lodge offers a premium all-inclusive experience, offering 12-hours daily fishing, fully guided, included in your trip price. They offer a complimentary bar in the main lodge, standard queen-size beds in every cabin, Starlink Wi-Fi, hot and cold running water, and full power connections in every cabin. Your comfort and enjoyment of our NWT lodge is our top priority. Premium Lund boats and reliable Honda outboard engines await you.

Thubun Lake Lodge

Fly-In Lodge with Landa Aviation

Thubun Lake, NT

landaaviation.com

1-867-874-3500 

Thubun Lake Lodge offers cabins and world class fishing. Thubun Lake Lodge is accessible by plane. To book please contact landaaviation.com

Nonacho Lake Fishing Adventures

Nonacho Lake, NT

Nonacho.com

[email protected]

1-587-991-2281

Nonacho Lake Fishing Adventures offers world class fly-in fishing near the map’s edge in Canada’s spectacular Northwest Territories from June – September. Nonacho Lake Fishing Adventures is one of the longest standing tourism establishments in Canada’s NWT of over 50 years.

Flight Seeing Tours

For nature enthusiasts, guided wildlife tours offer an in-depth look at the area's diverse ecosystems. Expert guides will take you through lush forests, along rivers, and to scenic viewpoints, offering insights into the local flora and fauna.

Landa Aviation Charters

Landa Aviation Charters and Plane Tours | LandaAviation.com
Flight Seeing Tours over our 4 sets of waterfalls just south of Hay River by Twin Falls Park, including 2 Escarpment Creek sets of falls along with Louise Falls and Alexadra Falls the Great Slave Lake, the Hay River Gorge and Golf Course & Charters available.

King Fisher Lake Boat Cruises

Boat cruises offer an excellent way to explore the lakes and rivers with a local guide.

2 Seasons Adventures

[email protected]

1-867-875-7112

Frazer Pike fishing tours Lake/River, side by side tours, camper on site rentals, cabin rentals, camper stall rentals nightly/seasonal, jet boat rides to the falls water levels permitting

Kayak & Canoe Tours

Great Slave Lake Tours

Shawn Buckley offers Fishing day trips, canoe or kayak trips, birding & wildlife tours, water travel & aurora trips

Nature & Wildlife Tours

For nature enthusiasts, guided wildlife tours offer an in-depth look at the area's diverse ecosystems. Expert guides will take you through lush forests, along rivers, and to scenic viewpoints, offering insights into the local flora and fauna.

Aaron Tambour Photography

Aaron Tambour Productions provides- Aurora & Nature Photography Tours, as well as family northern portraits

Gary Vizniowski Birds N Nature

[email protected]

1-867-875-8001

Gary Vizniowski Birds N Nature – Bird Photography – Photography Tours

Great Slave Lake Tours

Shawn Buckley offers Fishing day trips, canoe or kayak trips, birding & wildlife tours, water travel & aurora trips

The Hub Fishing Network

[email protected]

1-250-814-7689

Judge Gyger Winter: Ice fishing adventures, fishing day trips. fly-out trips are available for exclusive fishing spots. Tackle shop, stunning sunrises & sunsets, waterfall & scenic tours, dog sledding & aurora borealis tours, wildlife viewing: Including buffalo & migratory birds, Indigenous Art Gallery with Northwest Territories perspective.

Aurora & Nature Photography Tours and Family Portraits.

Indigenous Learning & Experiences

Indigenous Learning Tours in Hay River offer visitors the chance to learn about the local Dene culture through immersive experiences led by knowledgeable Indigenous guides. These tours provide insights into traditional practices, stories, history, and the spiritual significance of the lands we call home.

NEH-Joa Cultural Service

[email protected]

1-867-688-5151

Joe Tambour Traditional Drumming & Singing, Dene ceremonies, Drum making, Dene Handgames, Traditional Dene knowledge and medicine walks. Traditional Healing forgiving & acceptance

Midnight Racing Kennels

1-867-876-2447

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Anthony and Kristy have a passion for Dog Sledding that must be shared. Join Anthony and Kristy, showcasing the wild but dedicated spirit of the dogs combined with connecting us to the natural landscapes of the North!

Sharon Pekok

[email protected]

1-867-875-4430

Traditional programming Paradise Garden & Campgrounds.

Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre

Hosting a variety of Indigenous activities and craft workshops and sharing educational traditional knowledge.

Great Slave Lake Tours

Shawn Buckley offers Fishing day trips, canoe or kayak trips, birding & wildlife tours, water travel & aurora trips

Photography Tours

Hay River offers a stunning array of photographic opportunities, making it a perfect destination for photography enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned photographer or just starting out, the diverse landscapes and unique natural phenomena provide a wealth of subjects to capture.

Aaron Tambour Photography

Aaron Tambour Productions provides- Aurora & Nature Photography Tours, as well as family northern portraits

Gary Vizniowski Birds N Nature

[email protected]

1-867-875-8001

Gary Vizniowski Birds N Nature – Bird Photography – Photography Tours

Aurora & Nature Photography Tours

Rentals - Kayaks, Canoes, SUPs

Do you want to do some exploring on the water near Hay River? Here you can find kayak, canoe and stand up paddleboard rentals from half-day and multi-day.

Canoe North

Canoe North will drop you off on the shores of the Hay River – From Hay River Caboose, Escarpment Creek, Pine Point bridge, Golf Course, Paradise Gardens, and even Kakisa River all the way to the Hay River Public Beach, the Hay River offers scenic flat water or white-water paddling. Canoe North are the experts when it comes to navigating the Hay River, Great slave Lake and Mackenzie River. When heading out on the water make sure you have the safety equipment required to make your journey a safe one. Canoe north also rents GPS/SPOT, sat phones, barrels & dry bags, tents and spray deck to put your mind at ease on the water.

Castaways Cottages & Campground

Castaways Cottages & Campground – The Aurora Viewing Destination! With camp sites, cabin rentals, and community tours including fishing, ice fishing, sight-seeing tours. Rentals available for kayak, canoe, paddle board & ATVs. Sherp guided rides (Amphibious 8 passenger ATV), and wet sauna! Located minutes from Hay River along the shores of Great Slave Lake.

Sherp Tours

Castaways Cottages & Campground

Castaways Cottages & Campground – The Aurora Viewing Destination! With camp sites, cabin rentals, and community tours including fishing, ice fishing, sight-seeing tours. Rentals available for kayak, canoe, paddle board & ATVs. Sherp guided rides (Amphibious 8 passenger ATV), and wet sauna! Located minutes from Hay River along the shores of Great Slave Lake.

Walking Fish Tour

Hay River Museum Society Heritage Center

Hay River Museum Society Heritage Center is conducting seasonal Summer Walking fish tours every second Saturday in July and August this will include an informational bus trip to the Twin falls Gorge where you will see the Alexandra Falls & Louise Falls. Contact the Museum for more details.

Marine Transportation Training Course Tours

Learn about the marine transportation industry and its importance.

Marine Transportation Training Centre Tours

The Western Arctic Marine Training Centre would like to bring awareness to the marine transportation industry and its importance. Northern Canadians depend on their coasts and waterways for sustenance, to receive critical supplies, and to deliver products to market. Indigenous coastal communities share centuries of cultural ties to Canada’s oceans and waterways, on which they rely as a source of livelihood, food security, and transportation routes. Take a tour of the Western Arctic Marine Training facility to see just how the development of a qualified northern marine workforce is established to support and sustain northern business and the far north communities that rely on these services provided by the Western Arctic Marine Training Centre.