From the Tarmac to the Tundra: A Seamless Arctic Arrival

Destination – Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge

Your journey to Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge is by chartered float plane flight from Yellowknife, capital of the Northwest Territories. This flight is included in our fishing, photography, naturalist, explorer and aurora packages and is part of the adventure. You’ll want to have your camera at the ready as this scenic 75 minute flight takes you over this vast land of many lakes and rivers, over the treeline to the edge of the barrens, cusping the Arctic Circle (see details about location here).

But, before you take off we invite you consider exploring the highlights of Yellowknife before your lodge trip.

Getting to Yellowknife

Getting to Yellowknife has never been easier with jet service from several major Canadian Airlines and Northern carriers including: WestJet, Air Canada, Canadian North, and Air North.

Direct from Toronto & Vancouver: Air Canada offers several direct flights per week from Toronto and Vancouver, making it easier to escape the city for the silence of the north (flights vary pending season). Air North also provides seasonal direct service from Toronto June – October.
Direct from Edmonton & Calgary: Daily service is available via Air Canada, WestJet and Canadian North

The Peterson Family Welcome (Your Yellowknife Concierge)

We believe your NWT wilderness adventure should be stress-free. Some call it a bespoke trip – we just call it personalized customer service. While you’re welcome to make your own arrangements we provide a full concierge experience in Yellowknife to ensure you’re taken care of including:

Accommodations: Yellowknife is a popular tourist destination and rooms are often in high demand. We have rooms blocked at our partner hotel, the Chateau Nova, where you can enjoy our preferred rate.
Personal Airport Greeting: One of our team members will be waiting at the Yellowknife airport to greet you personally when you arrive.
Hotel Transfer: We provide complimentary transportation to your hotel so you don’t need to worry about how you’re going to get from the airport to your hotel or the float base
Local Tours: We can arrange local tours with trusted third-party tour operators, from city tours, fishing trips on Great Slave Lake, to northern lights viewing or aurora chasing tours.
Signature Celebratory Send-off: On the morning of your trip to the lodge we offer a signature continental breakfast on the shores of Great Slave Lake where we raise our glasses and have a toast before we board our float plane for the barrens.

Flight Planning and Logistics:

Buffer Day: Unless your packages includes one night accommodation in Yellowknife (pre-lodge trip), please arrive in Yellowknife at least one day prior to your lodge departure.
Float plane charter flights: Flights from Yellowknife to the lodge depart in the morning (times may vary by package). Return flights arrive back in Yellowknife around noon.
Coordinate with Us: Please contact us before finalizing your commercial flights. We want to ensure your itinerary aligns with our charter schedule. Note: charter flights are subject to change (weather conditions etc.); we recommend adding a buffer to your return travel plans.