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Get Sahtu'd! Discover the beauty of the Sahtu Region through our summer scheduled day trips! Visit each destination and return home indelibly marked by an amazing experience. Brought to you by North-Wright Airways!

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NOT YOUR TYPICAL UBER RIDE

Our floatplanes can take you to the most beautiful spots in the Sahtu Region. All our floatplanes are based out of Norman Wells, NT. Norman Wells is the regional hub of the Sahtu and is home to the majestic mountain ranges of the Mackenzie.

GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND JUST GO!

YOUR SAHTU ADVENTURE BEGINS AT KELLY LAKE

This is the perfect location to chill with friends or go to access a beautiful and accessible mountain landscape. Bring some water, snacks, and your own personal items to enjoy a day at the lake! Renting a paddle board or shoal tent is highly reccommended!

Kelly Lake offers tourist a view of the beautiful mountain with pristine waters. Perfect for remote camping and swimming. Photos by Nicky Lynn Richards.

YOUR ITINERARY

Your arrival

Friday, July 9 - Start your trip by seeing the Sahtu by air by departing Yellowknife on North-Wright Airways at 2:30 pm to fly to Norman Wells through Fort Good Hope or Deline and Tulita. Arrive at 6 pm in Norman Wells. You will have the evening to stroll the beaches of the Mackenzie River, check out the town of Norman Wells, or enjoy a round of golf at the Royal Canadian Legion golf course.

Your Trip

Saturday, July 10 - Start your day by heading out to the North-Wright Airways float base at DOT Lake where you will depart for your excursion of the day. You will return later that evening, so be sure to consider bringing food with you or planning your meal when you return.

Take unforgettable memories with you.

Sunday, July 11, 9 am - Fly back to Yellowknife and get a chance to process the amazing experience before heading back to work.

Total Price: $928.35 per person includes taxes and fees, return trip from Yellowknife to Norman Wells with 60lbs baggage and roundtrip ticket on a Floatplane all the way to Kelly Lake and back with 30lbs baggage allowance! This does not include food, beverages, gear and accommodation. Camping grounds are open as an option for you. To book a seat, call 867-587-2288 ext 1012.

YOUR NEXT DESTINATION: HIKE HISTORY IN A DAY THROUGH THE CANOL TRAIL

If you have always wanted to check out the Canol Road, jump on this trip! Take a guided short hike from Dodo Lake through the rugged terrain to the canyon where the Canol Road runs through. Must be physically comfortable with hiking.

The historic canol trail has to be on your bucketlist of adventures.

Your itinerary

Your arrival:

Friday, July 16 - Start your trip by seeing the Sahtu by air by departing Yellowknife on North-Wright Airways at 2:30pm to fly to Norman Wells through Fort Good Hope or Deline and Tulita. Arrive at 6pm in Norman Wells. You will have the evening to stroll the beaches of the Mackenzie River, check out the town of Norman Wells or enjoy a round of golf at the Royal Canadian Legion golf course.

Your Trip

Saturday, July 17 - Start your day by heading out to the North-Wright Airways float base at DOT Lake where you will depart for your excursion of the day. You will return later that evening, so be sure to consider bringing food with you or planning your meal when you return.

Leave your mark

Sunday July 18 - 9 am , Fly back to Yellowknife and get a chance to process the amazing experience before heading back to work.

Total Price: $1028 per person (includes taxes and fees, return airfare transportation from Yellowknife to Norman Wells with 60lbs baggage, Norman to Dodo Lake return at 30lbs baggage allowance.) Gear, food and accommodation not included. To book a seat, call 867-587-2288 ext 1012.

EXPLORE YOUR WILD SIDE: CARCAJOU LAKE

Enjoy the spectacular flight into the mountains before landing on the pristine emerald green Carcajou Lake. The lake provides for excellent canoeing and fishing. Take some time to hike to the nearby waterfalls that flow out of the limestone cliffs and look for wildlife.

YOUR ITINERARY

Your arrival

Friday, September 3 - Start your trip by seeing the Sahtu by air by departing Yellowknife on North-Wright Airways at 2:30pm to fly to Norman Wells through Fort Good Hope or Deline and Tulita. Arrive at 6 pm in Norman Wells. You will have the evening to stroll the beaches of the Mackenzie River, check out the town of Norman Wells, or enjoy a round of golf at the Royal Canadian Legion golf course

Your Trip

Saturday, September 4 - Start your day by heading out to the North-Wright Airways float base at DOT Lake where you will depart for your excursion of the day. You will return later that evening, so be sure to consider bringing food with you or planning your meal when you return.

An opportunity to share stories of your adventure back to Yellowknife!

Sunday, September 5 - 9 am, Fly back to Yellowknife and get a chance to process the amazing experience before heading back to work.

Total Price: $1028 per person (includes taxes and fees, return airfare transportation from Yellowknife to Norman Wells with 60lbs baggage, Norman to Carcajou Lake return at 30lbs baggage allowance.) Gear, food and accommodation not included. To book a seat, call 867-587-2288 ext 1012.

For more information on how to discover Sahtu, visit us by clicking the link below or email us at info@north-wrightairways.com and look for Susan or Feliz.