YELLOWKNIFE WINTER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Escape into the Quiet Northern Wilderness: Snowshoeing Around Kam Lake
A guided, easy-to-learn snowshoe tour through snow-covered trails and frosted trees just outside Yellowknife—this guide explains what you will see, how the outing flows, and the practical details to plan your visit.
Escape into the Quiet Northern Wilderness: Snowshoeing Around Kam Lake.
Step into the quiet beauty of the northern wilderness on a guided snowshoeing adventure just outside Yellowknife. The route threads through snow-covered trails, frosted trees and untouched landscapes surrounding Kam Lake as your guide shares wildlife stories and life in the North. Snowshoeing here is presented as easy to learn and suitable for all experience levels; depending on the day's schedule you may even watch dog teams heading out onto the lake or returning from a run. Hot drinks and cookies are provided to warm you after the walk.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Boreal stillness around Kam Lake
Gentle trails wind through frost-kissed trees and silent forest near Kam Lake, offering wide winter views and obvious spots to pause for photos of the snow-covered landscape.
Stories of wildlife and northern life
Your guide leads the group along the trail while sharing stories about local wildlife and life in the North, bringing context to the quiet forest and the creatures that inhabit it.
Dog teams and warm drinks
Depending on the schedule you may watch dog teams leaving or returning to the lake; the outing finishes back at camp with hot drinks and cookies to warm you up.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The trip is a relaxed, scenic snowshoe through quiet boreal forest just outside Yellowknife. Walks are paced for accessibility and enjoyment: you move steadily along packed trails beneath frost-laden branches, stop for photos and stories, and return to the warmth of camp for a hot drink and a cookie.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hot drinks and cookies are provided after the experience.
This tour does not include transportation — the operator's camp is a 5–10 minute cab ride from downtown Yellowknife.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is transportation included in the tour price?
No. The tour does not include transportation; the camp is a 5–10 minute cab ride from downtown Yellowknife.
Are refreshments provided?
Yes. Hot drinks and cookies are provided after the experience.
Will I see dog teams during the tour?
Possibly. Depending on the operator's schedule, you may get to watch dog teams heading out onto the lake or returning from a run.
Is this snowshoeing suitable for beginners?
Yes. Snowshoeing on this tour is described as easy to learn and suitable for all experience levels.
Where does the snowshoeing take place?
The guided snowshoeing takes place on trails just outside Yellowknife, through forest and landscapes surrounding Kam Lake.