Tugah Northern Experiences

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Tugah Northern Experiences

Owned by a Dene family, catering to visiting families, friends, and travellers who wish to experience the Northern Indigenous traditions and lifestyle.

An Indigenous, family owned business with much history, knowledge and stories to share about the Spectacular Northwest Territories! We used to operate Dene culture camps in the mid-1990s, teaching students, parents and visitors about NWT key cultural experiences and outdoor learning. With Angela James, as the camp coordinator; and Scott McQueen as the camp storyteller; and Mamma & Pappa - the late Doris and Danny McQueen, as the Elders, we used to have such fun teaching and learning with kids of all ages about the traditional and outdoor activities of the Northern people in all seasons. Well … we are up and operating again, only this time with the next generation, our daughter, Jordee and her husband, Cai Reid - along with our son, Taltson, join us this time in this new business venture. Indeed, we still have so much to share in this new century! We are located at 185 Curry Drive, Kam Lake, Home of Dog Mushing Central. Our site is ideally located because of its proximity to the City of Yellowknife. Even though our campsite is only a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Yellowknife, it still maintains its “wilderness” atmosphere by being near Kam Lake Hills, close to the lake, and next to our sled dogs. At Tugah Northern Experiences, we believe our purpose is to promote an awareness, understanding and appreciation of the North: the hearty lifestyle of the people, the strong Dene, Metis and Inuvialuit culture, the different Dene and Inuit languages, the pristine land and northern animals, and the active concern for environmental matters. We are a small business with a big spirit, catering largely to visiting families and friends, travellers and sightseers who wish to gain an understanding and participate in a taste of Tugah Northern Experiences.

10/28/2026

🏆We are incredibly honoured and grateful to receive the Outstanding Indigenous Business award at the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala this past weekend. 🏆

Tugah Northern Experiences has always been more than just a business. It’s a team effort, built on the dedication, hard work, and passion of the people behind it. From caring for our dogs and ensureing they are loved and well cared for, to welcoming guests and sharing our culture with people from around the world, every member of our team plays an important role in bringing the Tugah experience to life.

This award represents so much more than a business achievement. It reflects the people who show up, put in the work, and help us grow every single day. We are so proud of what we’re building together and so grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey🐕

Masicho to the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce for this recognition, and to our incredible team, families, supporters, and everyone who has believed in Tugah Northern Experiences along the way🤍

10/24/2026

🎬 A little something fun we’ve been keeping quiet about!

In February 2025, we had the opportunity to be part of a sci-fi post - apocalyptic film ✨LUMI ✨directed by Yellowknife’s own Jen Walden! It’s been so exciting to see this project come together, and now the Yellowknife premiere is almost here!

Mark your calendars for November 4th, there are still tickets left for the 7:30pm show!

We’re so excited to finally see all the hard work, passion, and creativity that went into bringing this film to life! 🎬

There’s so much talent right here in the North, and it’s amazing to see it showcased through LUMI! 🍿🎥

We hope to see you there!!

10/16/2026

Happy faces during our training runs⛅️
Preparing for the upcoming winter season!!

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10/16/2026

Northern Lights in Yellowknife 💚
October 14th 2026

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09/24/2026

Training runs 🧡

09/20/2026

09/11/2026

In Yellowknife, the sky comes alive ✨ dancing, shifting and glowing Aurora across the sky. Every night is different, and that’s part of the magic. 😍🥹🌌

We love sharing these moments with our guests and showing them a little piece of what makes the North so special.

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09/11/2026

We had a great Off-season training run today. Lots of energy & pups are happy doing what they love 🤍

And then the Aurora came out after feeding the dogs and gave us the perfect ending to the night🌌✨

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09/08/2026

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Another pretty light show last night over the lake - September 7th 🍁🍂🍃

08/20/2026

TUGAH KENNEL VISIT!
Guests from New Jersey got to experience bannock (traditional bread) on a stick over the fire & a tour of our kennel including meeting some of our furry friends in our free run pen 🐶😆

Available August - November 🍂🍃🍁

Learn more on our website ⬇️
Tugah.com

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Address

185 Curry Drive
Yellowknife, NT
X1A0G4

Website

http://tugah.com/

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