On the shores of a northern lake,

unspoiled and remote, lies

Blachford lake lodge and

conference resort

Blachford is not just a place.

It is an experience.

Blachford Lake Lodge is a multi-season, fly-in lodge

established in 1981 and proudly owner-operated. The

lodge sits at the west end of remote Blachford Lake, the

only facility on the 17 kilometre (12 mile) long lake. On

site are a main lodge with five guest rooms and several

rustic, but comfortable, log cabins, that together house

approximately 35 guests. In the main lodge is a central

gathering/dining room, a number of lounges, a couple of

viewing decks and an outdoor hot tub spa. Also on site are

a sauna and a large tipi. The lodge has a dedicated staff and

interpretive guiding service is available .

The north is a school and its lessons are unlike

any you will ever experience. Be a student of northern

Aboriginal cultures. Learn traditional bush skills of the

boreal forest. Gain insight into various activities such as

making baskets, beaded crafts and smoked fish. Know

that from time before memory, this has been a wilderness

inhabited by First Peoples in a homeland shared with

caribou, wolf, beaver and eagle. Immerse yourself in

traditional Dene legends in the flickering tipi glow. Hear

the beat of the drum.

Blachford Lake Lodge and Conference Resort is

located north of Great Slave Lake, about 95 kilometres

(60 air miles) southeast of Yellowknife, the capital city of

the Northwest Territories. Travel to Yellowknife by the

Mackenzie Highway from Edmonton or commercial jet

from many of the major centres in the United States

and Canada.

From Yellowknife to Blachford Lake Lodge is a short

20 minute flight by charter float plane in the summer and

ski-equipped bush plane in the winter. Your adventure

starts when you board one of the bush planes that played

an historic role in opening up the north.

Box 1568 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Canada X1A 2P2

Tel: (867) 873-3303 • Fax: (867) 920-4013 Visit our website: www.blachfordlakelodge.com

E-mail: info@blachfordlakelodge.com

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Be a student of our history. Learn the traditions of

the north and trace the path of its people through our

unique collection of books, maps, historical photos, tools

of the early trappers and samples of local handmade crafts.

Explore the site of an old prospector’s cabin. Glimpse

intriguing northern vignettes that chronicle life in a bygone

time.

Be it the dazzle of sundogs in a wintery wonderland, or

the hint of a midnight sun summer dream, the spell of the

north will enchant you. Go solo, together with friends or en

famille. Traverse endless bush trails on a toboggan behind

a team of huskies. Paddle a canoe or kayak through crystal

clear, aqua-marine waters. Or build a quinzhee snow hut

and sleep out under twinkling stars. It’s all magical.

Whatever the activity, whatever the season, the

north’s majesty surrounds Blachford Lake Lodge and

embraces you in its spirit.

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Be a student of the land. With our knowledgeable

interpretive guides, snowshoe our extensive nature trails

and discover a world untouched. Acquaint yourself with a

fascinating land of ice and snow. Hike over rocky outcrops

of pink granite, through black spruce, jack pine and a

profusion of flora and fauna. Find nature’s garden as it

was meant to be. Familiarize yourself with our part of the

Canadian Shield, including some of the oldest rock on

earth. And water, water everywhere.

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“Closer to the land. Closer to each other.”

– Jamie Bastedo, boreal ecologist

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Fish the bounty of Blachford Lake and thrill

to the feel of action on your line. A haven for

unforgettable fishing, our pristine waters yield an

abundance of northern pike, lake trout, pickerel/

walleye, and whitefish. Scout around a multitude of

bays, islands and

shore lines. Explore

the lake's many

moods.

At Blachford Lake Lodge the land is our home.

Our only neighbours are the wind, the water and the

trees. There are no clocks, no schedules, no rules – you

determine the activity. Sunbathe on the shore’s edge, take

a rejuvenating sauna, challenge yourself to a vigorous ski,

or revel in the thrill of the catch. Do nothing, or do it all.

Let your senses come alive. Listen to the primordial

call of the loon. Inhale the cleansing fragrance of spruce

boughs that carpet our tipi. Savour a shore lunch of

freshly caught trout. Feast your eyes on the northern

vista in all its glory and drink in its beauty. Venture into

the heart of taiga wilderness.

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Our welcome is as big as the land itself. Beginning

with your bush plane flight, we invite you to join us for

some of our legendary hospitality. Our friendly, attentive

staff take pride in bringing you excellent service. To host a

thoroughly memorable experience for you is our one desire.

Stay in comfort amid one of the world’s last great

tracts of wilderness. Blachford Lake Lodge is the north’s

foremost, multi-season, backcountry

lodge. Our spacious post-and-beam log

lodge is a careful blend of contemporary

rustic charm, yet with all the modern comforts. In this

sensitive environment we responsibly maintain ‘green

ethics’ and practice innovative, eco-friendly operations.

Our handcrafted log cabins bring you back to a simpler

time. Savour fine wine and gourmet meals that boast a

northern flavour and daily there is the aroma of fresh baked

breads. After dusk, glowing ice candles illumine pathways

and a perfect day concludes as you nestle into a cozy down

duvet, per chance to dream.

“Come forth into the light of things. Let nature be your teacher.” – William Wordsworth

“Blachford Lake Lodge embraces you in its spirit.”

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Nature’s aesthetics and our reflective atmosphere

promote camaraderie and a renewed sense of

purpose, ideal for conference meetings and retreats.

We carefully synthesize natural country charm with all

the necessary modern conveniences, creating the best of

both worlds. Leave the distractions of city life behind,

for the most productive meetings ever. Team-building

and communications take on a whole new meaning.

Gatherings have a focused yet timeless quality. Enjoy

the fellowship of others or just get away by yourself.

The northern lights, aurora borealis, are one of

natures greatest gifts to the north. They are perhaps the

most spectacular natural phenomenon on earth. Here,

under the aurora oval, you have a front row seat. Soak

in a bubbling outdoor hot tub spa and await the evenings

display. Nothing can rival the experience of watching the

aurora, awash in vibrant colours, dance across the sky to

speak to the moon in mystical voices.

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