Nature’s Garden – No Sowing Required As the long summer days begin to shorten, the jewels of the tundra appear - flowers morph into fruits, and berries weight the branches. Fruits are clever adaptations of plants to ensure their genetic material gets passed on; they bear the seeds in which the future of the plant is contained. But in berries ...
Northern Lights Photography – Expert Tips on Where, When and How to Capture the Northern Lights. If you’ve never seen the Aurora Borealis, it’s an experience you’ll never forget. Every northern lights display is unique and totally unpredictable. The aurora can dance and pulse across the sky, slowing appearing, then disappearing, suddenly spiking ...
European Explorer’s Search for the Northwest Passage Although Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge is well-known as one of the finest sport fishing locations in the NWT, there’s far more than fish here. Ancient, deeply incised trails attest to heavy use of the area by caribou for many hundreds of years, and also to indigenous hunters pursuing the caribou. ...
The Adventure Continues After Hanging Up Your Paddles For many outdoor enthusiasts, canoeing has long been the gateway to exploring Canada’s remote and untouched northern wilderness. The Northwest Territories in particular has the best Canadian rivers and spectacular lakes to paddle, the commonly known include the Coppermine River, the Back River, ...
Nature’s Dazzling Light Show – The Northern Lights The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are among the most enchanting natural spectacles on Earth. These shimmering curtains of color, dancing across the night sky, have captivated human imagination for centuries. Understanding what causes these lights to appear, and the factors that influence ...
Autumn in the Barrenlands – A Hikers & Photographers Arctic Oasis The Barrenlands. It may sound lonesome, and over the winter there is some truth to that sentiment as the vast expanse of snow looks deserted. However, in the summer life erupts as the daylight grows and the warmth of the sun returns as do many animals and birds. The landscape ...
We have everything you need to view the magic of the night sky - the Northern Lights The Northern Lights are one of the most incredible displays of natural beauty and wonder in the world. What makes the Northwest Territories the best place in the world to see the Northern Lights? It’s more than just the experiences and testimonies from people who ...
Trophy Fishing in the NWT is Simply the Best The Northwest Territories (NWT) is a land covered by lakes and rivers, and the barrenlands are particularly noteworthy for its legendary water bodies and historical river systems. The cold, crystal clear, and pristine waters are home to Lake Trout and Arctic Grayling. For a relatively brief period during ...
Top 10 Tips - Macro photography is all about showcasing a subject larger than it is in real life — an extreme close-up of something small. There are dedicated Macro lenses and extension tubes to use with your existing lenses, both will help you get closer and “enlarge” the flower, bug, berry, or whatever subject of your choosing, so you can ...