Blachford Lodge by Arctic Kingdom

It may be cold outside but inside the cabins and main lodge the warmth surrounds you. The staff is part of that feeling of warmth, they really enjoy sharing this remote piece of Canada. The activities are curated to take advantage of the nature that surrounds you. Amazing food like warm homemade breads, delicious soups and fresh fish. The cocktails are well made and original. I stayed 4 nights and highly recommend this lodge.

I went to the lodge only for one night, but I wish I would've stayed longer. The location is amazing, and the accommodation are beyond expectation. I had a room in the main lodge with view over the lake, big window to enjoy the night sky. There are also cabins that looked great as well, to be more in nature. The staff is so great, the food is really good, the drinks are unique. We went on a fishing ride, and I never caught fishes that big, and it is catch & release which I like. In the morning, I felt at peace having a coffee in front of the lake, looking at the sun rise and the quietness of the forest.

Where do I begin? I wish I could give BLL more than 5 stars! Everyone did their best to make us feel welcomed and nurtured! Our room was clean & cozy, we chose to stay in the lodge as opposed to a cabin. It was more convenient and very comfortable- sometimes a little noisy- The food was amazing!!! Three creative and delicious meals a day! We stayed 4 nights but could easily have stayed longer! My hubby went fishing - I made a dream catcher and harvested spruce gems to make salves! Of course, the main attraction, the Aurora, did not disappoint! The hiking trails were moderate and the views spectacular! It was a dream come true! I cannot say enough good things about the whole experience!

We had such an amazing time at Blachford Lodge. It was a truly one of a kind adventure. My very biggest dream came true, and I got to watch the seasons best aurora show from the hot tub. That is an experience that I will never forget. Before we even booked we had incredible service. Alice was kind and available, helping me make my “big decisions”. She was very understanding of my concerns and gave me a lot of insight. I am so glad she helped me choose Balchford. It was the perfect place to spend our trip. The land is stunning and then you add to it amazing opportunities for exploration, nature and activities, in this fun, nurturing and inclusive experience. The lodge is super cozy and our cabin was the perfect blend of rustic and comfy. The new bathrooms are surprisingly nice and the bed was awesome. I also loved our private fire pit. The staff was seriously incredible. We had so much fun getting to know each and every one of them. They offer this down to earth and super personal experience while also being immensely accommodating, night and day. It’s the perfect, unpretentious experience of luxury I could ever imagine. You’ll notice in most of these reviews they comment on how good the food was. But it wasn’t good, it was tremendous. The photos here are older and don’t show the magic Yves is making there now. Our meals were expertly served in courses, and deliciously made by hand, with love! We were too full the whole time because we couldn’t stop eating it. I’m still thinking about it two weeks later. Before booking this trip we vacillated a lot about whether or not it was the right choice for us. We had never made quite this type of trip investment before. So if you are there now, let me say, it was worth every cent. I’m so glad we went for it. Book it! I will definitely return someday and hope to eventually it in every season. 1 million % recommend.

A father-son trip to remember! After enjoying this amazing lodge in the winter, I was able to take my son on a trip here in August. Blachford seems to be a dream in the summer and fall. The lake was beautiful for swimming, and the secluded cabin with modern comforts was lakefront, looking out into the northern wilderness in the evening as eagles hunted. We caught some huge fish and explored the lake by boat. ||The food is delicious, and the staff are wonderful, (thanks)||We hiked a beautiful loop trail through the Boreal forest and listened from the hot tub as wolves howled across the lake and the sun gave way to dancing Aurora. ||...Simply Spectacular

Blachford is a very unique place that I would love to stay at again. The pressure of being awake for the Aurora is off as the staff will come and wake you, if you’d like them too! During the day they have so many activities to participate in, I was nervous about if there would be enough activity wise (I'm a pretty ancy person) and there absolutley was! They’re optional which is nice if you want to relax as well. The hot tub under a starry, sky was incredible and there were always snacks out incase you felt a little peckish. The Aurora was stunning, staff was friendly, and activities were engaging. Thanks again Blachford for such an incredible experience!

Fantastic trip. We went for a few nights in August on a bit of a spur of the moment idea. Of course the lights were spectacular, but the lodge and grounds blew us away too - swimming, wood fired hot tub, mountain bikes, fishing, etc. - with top notch meals as well. ||Can’t say enough about the staff too. A great team that made booking, getting around Yellowknife, and our stay, special (and easy!).

My favourite remote lodge ever. I have had the privilege of visiting during three different seasons and each one is so special. Fishing, hiking, northern lights, sauna, hot tub, swimming are all to be had here. The rooms and cabins are wonderful, the food has always been delicious. I highly recommend.