Otter and a DHC3 based in Kuujjuaq. In 1983, the company purchased the routes north along the eastern Hudson’s Bay coast from Austin Airways, increasing its Twin Otter fleet to 8. In 1985, the company acquired its first Hawker Siddley 748 and began operating from a base in Kuujjuaraapik which was later relocated to La Grande (LG2) to address the growing demand to move cargo and heavy machinery throughout the region, primarily for mining purposes. In 1988, Johnny May’s Air Charters was purchased as a subsidiary company running Single Otters and Beavers during the float season. In 1995, the company embarked on an ambitious expansion plan, introducing De Havilland Dash-8-100 service between Montreal and Nunavik. Subsequently, in 1998, Nunavik Rotors is created and a rotary-wing service is added to the region from its base in Kuujjuaq with the purchase of an Aerospatiale Astar 350 helicopter. In 2008, the airline acquired a Boeing 737-200C capable of landing on gravel and specially adapted for northern operations much to the pride of management and customers alike. Today, after more than 37 years in operation, Air Inuit has become an important regional carrier in Canada. The company has recently built a multi-purpose state-of-the-art maintenance center and head office near Montreal’s Trudeau International airport as part of a sweeping modernization initiative designed to meet increased demand for air transport services throughout Northern Quebec and other destinations across Canada and the United States.

the serene, snow-covered backdrops of the Blow Me Down Trails on a cross-country ski and snowshoe vacation in one of our fully equipped one- or two-bedroom chalets. If you love ATV-fuelled adventures, then choose our snowmobile package which comes equipped with breakfast groceries and brown bagged lunch so you can hit the trails at first light. In warmer months explore the great outdoors on our doorstep from world-class hiking on the Appalachian Trail, the Corner Brook Stream Trail and OBEIC trail system; walk on the earth’s mantle in nearby Gros Morne National Park or zoom over the Steady Brook Falls with Marble Zip Tours reaching heights of 285ft and speeds of 30kms/hr. Our self-contained, pet-friendly chalets come with fully equipped kitchens and private BBQs, ample parking for snowmobiles, ATVs, trailers and winter sliding, and our RV sites are all full serviced. Snowmobile and ATV service shops are close at hand, and we have an on-site convenience store for your grocery basics and treats.

Inuit guides on a thrilling discovery of nature and local Culture on an arctic adventure unlike any other. Our multi-day, all-inclusive packages are designed by highly experienced professionals and local Inuit guides with an in-depth knowledge of the land: from the rare beauty of hiking under the midnight sun and spotting narwahl at the floe edge, to building an igloo or camping in a heated tent by the ocean after feasting on fresh-caught fish, the combination of stunning nature and local Culture offers an arctic adventure unlike any other. Meet Elders in our community to hear their stories, receive their blessings and talk about their way of life, Culture and traditions; watch for birds and wildlife, enjoy the exhilaration of dog sledding, and soak up the beauty of the Northern Lights; experience a destination that few ever have the chance to explore with those who know it best.

life. Achieve your personal aspirations on a bespoke adventure or nature therapy workshop with Michela. Connect with the healing powers of nature and the northern forest. Discover the wonders of North America’s largest inland river delta in the company of a certified Wilderness First Responder, horticulturalist and herbalist who was raised on the land learning the traditional ways of canoeing, hunting and trapping from her family. Aski Holistic Adventures offers year-round adventures in the wilderness of Northern Saskatchewan with a unique Indigenous perspective. Challenge yourself in tune with nature and share in Michela’s deep knowledge of the land. Sleep in a tipi, next to a crackling fire under the stars; experience winter like never before with fat tire biking, camping and snowshoeing; reconnect with the land, air and water through forest bathing, sense therapy and ceremonies; join a medicine walk to gather local plants, hear their stories and learn their uses for healthy living and ceremonies; paddle the water in a 25-foot voyageur canoe and discover the rivers and lakes, the birds, plants and animals of the Saskatchewan River Delta. Experience a truly authentic Indigenous adventure.

spruce tip maple tea, and nibble homemade bannock. Experience unique Aboriginal games like leg wrestling, pole push and wood sawing. Listen to traditional songs and join in the drumming. You step into another world with this year-round, family run business at Teepee Village in the small First Nation’s community of Ndilǫ (population 200), near Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories. Summer cultural trips take place on the shores of Great Slave Lake, the 10th biggest lake in the world. While in winter, you get to experience a teepee perched atop the frozen lake, stomp through snow on wooden snowshoes with leather lashings and drive on an ice road. “What I enjoy most is seeing satisfaction in our guests. We teach them something about our culture and they leave happy. The more we teach them, the happier they are,” says AuroraTours.Net co-owner Rainer Erasmus. “And when they leave happy, we’re happy.” The company’s fall and winter’s star attraction is the spectacular aurora borealis, eerily shifting and shimmering across Northern skies. Small, intimate groups head out on late-night aurora hunting expeditions, stopping at secluded viewing spots away from town lights. “Even when the weather is really cold, we make sure everyone is having fun,” says Erasmus, who has Dene and Danish ancestry. “And we’re always sure to get our guests back to their hotel by 2 a.m. They just love it. No one has ever left disappointed.”

dinner of bison stew and bannock. Aurora Village is located on the Ingraham Trail near Yellowknife, in Canada’s Northwest Territories, join us in our Teepee Village for an unforgettable adventure. By day, enjoy the village as a winter wonderland, meet our happy, friendly dog sled team and learn about how important these animals are in the arctic conditions, and see the love and respect our community has for our dogs. Hop into a sled and enjoy the excitement of a ride with our dogs over a frozen lake and forest trails. Strap on traditional wooden snowshoes and explore the back trails through the forest next to the Teepee Village. Spoil yourself with our ‘V.i.Teepee’ treatment; a Canadian Signature Experience. Enjoy a three-course meal in a private teepee and watch in comfort as the brilliantly beautiful Aurora dances across the northern sky. Taste traditional foods with a modern touch such as locally caught Great Slave Lake Whitefish or Slow Roasted Smoked Bison Prime Rib. We offer airport and hotel pick up, plus winter clothes rental, just relax and enjoy the magic of the arctic with people who know it best.

chats around the fire. Visitors can stay in a teepee, a prospector’s tent, a log cabin, a Mongolian yurt or a shaputuan.

water on an epic fishing trip on Great Slave Lake, cruise the island-dotted inside passage and visit historic Wool Bay; take part in a Cultural adventure through the communities of Yellowknife, Dettah and N’dilo. Visit our camp to share Dene culture, art and foods; relax and enjoy the Cultural stories and traditional knowledge demonstrations of the Yellowknives Dene as told by Bobby Drygeese. Listen to the beat of the traditional drums and join the excitement of traditional Dene Hand Games. Learn about the Dene people and the significance of our land and Cultural traditions. The B. Dene Adventures Cultural Camp is located just outside Dettah, across the bay from Yellowknife. The camp is accessible by a 10-minute nature trail walk, or two-minute boat or snowmobile ride. Our cozy camp includes a main cabin with full kitchen and dining room, gift shop, two full size teepees, a loft cabin, heated washrooms and several prospector tents.

a yurt, teepee or cabin or your own tent or RV. And immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. Stop by the fully stocked Trading Post to pick up a sandwich and a pair of moccasins then take a workshop to learn how Indigenous crafts are made. Find out how to build a teepee, learn to drum or create jewelry. Take a medicine walk and learn about the importance of the Eastern white pine. Visitors can join an interpretative walk along 10 kilometers of trails accessible by three bridges across the river, says Robert Furlonger, a general manager with the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. “People can sit in teaching circles within a large teepee in the main grounds and we’ll talk with them about the Seven Grandfather teachings, about love and respect and all of those truths, and explain the history behind them and the significance of what these teachings mean to native culture,” says Furlonger. “The intent is to bring Rama culture within the park itself, and get back to what we call ‘re-Earthing,’ which is basically getting back to being one with the Earth.”

of those who know this land the best. Travel by snowmobile and join a guided tour of North West River and Nain on a thousand-kilometre trip viewing the soaring Mealy Mountains, Kaipokok Bay, hundreds of islands and the Labrador Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Along the way learn more about the unique Culture of Central Labrador, the Innu and Nunatsiavut Land. Enjoy a multi-day adventure and observe the Traditional local seal hunt and learn contemporary harvesting methods, snowshoe the Upper Lake Melville trails before relaxing in a sauna, watch the Northern Lights shimmer overhead. Whizz over frozen lakes mushing a dog sled; take a snowmobile ride at night; visit local Cultural museums and meet artists and artisans. Feast on traditional food by the fire and enjoy the age-old traditions of live music. Try the fun and freedom of off-roading in a utility amphibious Fat Truck vehicle. Explore and experience the magical natural beauty of this land from polar bears and icebergs to the tundra and glacier-rounded mountains. Contact Gordie to create a bespoke multi-day or one-day tour experience.

authentic Cree experiences such as a hands-on demonstration of setting up a tipi or cooking over an open fire along the banks of the Meadow River in Saskatchewan: “I created Cree North Adventures to help promote, preserve and re-learn traditional Cree land-based activities. Join me so we can sustain and enhance our traditional Cree way of life.” Learn to make pemmican and pick berries; paddle a canoe or kayak on a guided tour; learn the Cree world-view of ‘miyo-pimachesowin’ from Elders; enjoy the beauty of winter on an interpretive snowshoe expedition along a groomed trail through the bush; camp out under the stars in our secluded campground with nearby house access for indoor shower and bathroom use, also outdoor portable facilities available. Upgrade to a ‘glamping’ experience in an 18ft traditional Cree tipi with all mod cons—insulated liner, -30 sleeping bags, wood stove, camping cots, artificial grass, power and rope lights around the tipi with guest room access for wi-fi services!

FWCS offers immersive day tours discovering the stories, history and traditions of the Hän People with your experienced local guide, Tommy Taylor. The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Nation were hunters and gathers of the land and water; they knew the gold was there but had no use for it—as they say: if it didn’t feed you or keep you warm it was useless. Throughout summer enjoy a river boat excursion past the village of Moosehide, on to Fort Reliance, a fur trading and mining post established in 1874, before enjoying tea and bannock at Dog Island at Tommy’s family fish camp. In winter hop on board a snowmobile to explore the beauty and stillness of traditional Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in territory and learn more about how First Nations People survived and thrived in harsh conditions and why we were dependent on our sled dogs! ke a trip on the Yukon River with Han First Nations guide, Tommy Taylor for a summer boat excursion, or winter trip under the northern lights. Hear stories of the Han who lived in harmony with the land; visit the heritage Moosehide village, see working fishwheels and rustic cabins; hear tales of the Klondike Gold Rush.

the joys of ice fishing with a pro, or take a fishing trip to catch your limit of cod for supper. Join a pre-built trip or work with us to create your own adventure, make it a full or half-day tour, it’s up to you. Make tracks in the snow to the spectacular North Arm Mountains and beautiful Sinkhole near Lomond, Bonne Bay. Make tracks in the snow to the spectacular North Arm Mountains and beautiful Sinkhole near Lomond, Bonne Bay. Experience a traditional Newfoundland cod fishing trip, in sight of the shore, land a cod like one of the locals in a traditional Dory. Explore the Bay of Islands, watching out for bald eagles, moose, osprey, whales, fox and more along the shoreline. Finish the day with a fresh mussel feast at an ocean side cabin. Don’t forget to book early to ensure the best date and time to plan your vacation around a Newfoundland boat tour or snowmobile trip at Four Seasons Tours.

everything rock-related. Our approach to guiding is guest-centric and strives to bring the best out of everyone we work with. We believe that mountains are not something to be conquered but rather ancient friends to discover and experience. Our years exploring the mountains has taught us that being amidst the giants provides far more than mere fitness and adventure; we have discovered that our time in the mountains nurtures us holistically and spiritually and challenges us to be more than we thought we could be. As principal owner of Girth Hitch Guiding and a proud Métis man, Tim Taylor’s heritage is aligned with the stories and legends of the David Thompson Corridor and his passion for the mountains he calls home is rooted in his Cultural background. Join Tim and his team to find the sweet spot where challenge and growth come together to offer profound opportunities for personal development. We believe that transformational adventure focuses on creating a safety net in which real success and failure can occur. No guide can shelter you from those realities while exposing you to challenge. At Girth Hitch Guiding we embrace failure and success while fostering safe and meaningful experiences in the mountains.

watch for the northern lights dancing and lighting up the sky; experience arctic fishing and camping adventures as well as guided hunting expeditions.

speckled trout. In September, catch migrating salmon and stay in our cabin accommodations. In the fall, winter, and spring, go hunting for rock and willow ptarmigan.

Mahikan Trails will guide you to explore the world from a different perspective. Year-round you can join Brenda and Mahikan Trails in the boreal forest (just 30-minutes from Banff or 70-minutes from Calgary) to see the world of the woods through an Indigenous lens. Learn the fascinating history and practical uses of the medicinal plants, trees and flowers that thrive in picture-perfect Canmore and feel the forest come alive as you see beyond the everyday to understand the significance of the land, the animals and living traditions of your Indigenous guide. Discover traditional survival skills in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. In summertime explore the trails through the boreal forest and learn to identify plants and make simple medicines. In wintertime snowshoe the trails of Métis ancestors; come for a few hours or a few days, leave with the gift of our traditional knowledge.

bison soup served with bannock. “It’s a multicultural, multi-art northern immersion,” says Catharine Allooloo, the owner and operator of NARWAL (Northern and Remote Wilderness Adventures Ltd.) who runs the business with two of her three children who are of Inuit ancestry. “My son, Devon, guides and harvests the game meat, and my daughter’s throat sing and teach traditional Inuit games.” Started in 1987, Yellowknife-based NARWAL has a B&B and offers year-round cultural and adventure programs that feature traditional Inuit clothing rentals, igloo-building, ice-cave adventures, northern lights viewing, hiking, fishing and one- to six-day kayak and canoe expeditions that include gourmet meals. Allooloo’s daughter Tiffany Ayalik hosts the First Nations food and cooking TV show Wild Kitchen. Many of NARWAL’s guests are families. “Their awe makes us realize what a privilege it is to live here and share Inuit culture,” says Allooloo. “I have combined my outdoor passion with my desire to give my kids the opportunity to explore, celebrate and research what it means to be a young Aboriginal person in Canada today, and to share that knowledge with others.”

of Labrador and the Inuit-Metis Culture. Tours range from 90-minute introductory runs to the two-night “Ole Smoker” overnight camping excursion, and include hands-on training and an introduction to dog-sledding culture.

fishing, observing nature, dog-sledding, and paraskiing.

through town, to a boat, hike, and fly tour through Tuktoyaktuk, with stops at a traditional fishing and whaling camp and a local visit to the Inuvialuit community.

trails; splash into watery fun tubing, kayaking, rafting or swimming; reconnect with nature and camp out under the stars lulled to sleep by the rush of the rapids.

horseback riding, snowshoeing, archery or bush survival skills, immersing yourself in a variety of year-round, traditionally based learning programs lasting from one to five days. After a winter excursion, warm up around a campfire over bush tea and hot berry soup with bannock, while listening to stories about the stars above. Located in the foothills 110 kilometres northwest of Calgary, just off the legendary Cowboy Trail, Painted Warriors Ranch is an ideal place to learn about animal tracking and natural navigation using a shadow stick. Certified training courses are also offered for everything from outdoor cooking and hunting, to equine first aid and horseback riding, which can include multi-day backcountry boot camp adventures. Join the chef in collecting wild plants and roots used for food and medications, and take part in preparing a traditional evening meal. Then head to bed in a tent — go simple or opt for a luxurious walled tent for a night of glamping. Wake up refreshed to the sounds of birds and nature. “Our goal is to offer more than just tourism experiences,” says Tracey Klettl, who runs the 100 per cent Indigenous-owned Painted Warriors with partner Tim Mearns. “People are losing their outdoor skills and we’re working to keep them alive since they’re part of our culture.”

spirit — in the culture of the people who have called this place home for thousands of years. James Allen has long been hosting culture and healing camps for Indigenous youth and adults at Shakat Tun, which means “summer trail” in the language of the Southern Tutchone. In recent years, he’s extended his family’s warm welcome to his camp, located next to Kluane National Park and Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site three hours’ drive north of Whitehorse, Yukon. Today, Shakat Tun Adventures offers its visitors a once-in-a-lifetime, hands-on experience in the ways of an indomitable people. Try your hand at beading, trapping, and drum-making. Taste traditional foods gathered on the land that has sustained its people for generations, such as dried meat or fish. Learn about the deep reverence they have for the area’s lynx, moose and caribou. “What I want to do is tell people our story on the land,” says Allen, a former chief of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. “Our guests often have a spiritual awakening when they are in the bush. The culture and the land awaken your inner spirit.”

world, where only the peaceful rumours of nature reign and which offers moments of pure freedom. The Innu culture discovery workshops and the opportunity to stay in a traditional Innu campsite make the Uapishka Station a must-see for visitors eager to learn about the First Nations world. Its innovative accommodation infrastructure, the remarkable comfort of its facilities, and the reputation as the best cuisine between Baie-Comeau and Fermont, allow tourists to immerse themselves in the Innu Nitassinan, a unique ancestral territory in Quebec. Whether you are a experienced adventurer or simply curious in search of unforgettable experiences, the Uapishka universe will leave a deep imprint in your memory.

slowly across the snowy tundra towards their spring calving grounds. See shimmering northern lights ripple across the horizon as you head for the night into the igloo you helped build this morning. Mush your own dog team, smoke fish and share a feast cooked by Inuvik elders while chatting about traditional life. Take part in old-time games, dances, and songs and feel a connection with the Arctic’s creatures and wide-open spaces. For over a decade, Kylik Kisoun Taylor of Tundra North Tours has been introducing visitors to the spectacular North. An Inuvialuit/Gwich’in from Inuvik whose grandparents lived a traditional lifestyle, Taylor is passionate about sharing insights about his world. “People come here seeking to connect with untouched wilderness and experience other cultures,” he says. “They leave transformed.” Tundra North Tours takes visitors on a range of day trip and multi-day package summer and winter expeditions in the Northwest Territories and Yukon — including trips along the Dempster Highway, the Ice Road over the Mackenzie River and the Arctic Ocean to Tuktoyaktuk, along the Arctic coast and to Herschel Island. “We share an authentic experience of the unique Culture of our home and what it means to be Indigenous in Canada’s north.

the heart of Wapusk Adventures in Churchill, Manitoba. “We raise our dogs on love and respect, not fear, and we nurture their love of running,” says David Daley, who’s been operating the dogsledding company and gift shop with his wife Valerie since 1999. Everything — time, money, resources — go to their 39 dogs, who each burn 12,000 to 15,000 calories a day. Daley feeds them chicken and a professional fish-based dog food imported by the tonne from New Brunswick “because they need the best fuel to run.” Wapusk Adventures goes year-round, with dogsled tours in winter, and kennel visits and dogcart trips in summer. “I’ve always had a connection with dogs,” says Daley, who loves to tell stories of his adventures racing in the Hudson Bay Quest — the Arctic dogsled survival race he founded — and his Aboriginal ancestry, which he traces to a Métis community in the Red River Valley in the 1500s. “It’s very cultural for me, working with animals. Dogs are really good at lots of jobs, from consoling people in hospitals to rescuing people from avalanches. They’re a gift from the Creator.”

walleye, northern pike and musky throughout Lake Huron and Manitoulin’s Inland Lakes we guarantee that you will not be disappointed by your time spent with us, no matter whether you are an avid fisherman looking to land a lunker or you’re a first-timer wanting to take the family on a memorable fishing trip. Journey through the canoe routes of the Anishnaabek People and learn our history whilst taking in the stunning landscapes on a scenic boat tour. During the Spring Rainbow Run, we offer angler special reduced cottage rental rates, and throughout winter you can experience the thrills of ice fishing on a fully guided trip via snowmobile and ATV on Lake Huron or in-land lakes on Manitoulin Island.

our experiences we hope to inspire the same love and respect we have for the land in our guests as they learn about the plants and animals in our environment, taste meals which use ingredients from our land and waters and see the beauty that surrounds us. From short day hikes to overnight treks, our experiences are thoughtfully designed to showcase the unique—and sometimes hidden—areas of Gros Morne National Park. During the summer join us for guided hiking and walking tours, Zodiac boat adventures, kayak and paddleboard tours, food tours and culinary adventures. During the long Newfoundland winter, we offer guided snowmobile, snowshoe and backcountry skiing tours and winter camping and off-grid experiences. We also operate the Water’s Edge RV Park and Campground and the Bonne Bay Market shop and bakery. My family roots are part of the Mi’kamq communities of Corner Brook and Curling, I’m still learning and exploring this part of my history and the start of our Indigenous heritage beginning in Bay St.George and Codroy Valley regions and I’m excited to share that with my guests.