Peterson's Point Lake Lodge

Peterson's Point Lake Lodge

65 Rycon Dr, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2N3 Canada
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#1 of 5 lodges in Yellowknife
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Fly-in lodge comfortably accommodates 10-12 guests. Located approximately 200 air miles north of Yellowknife, on the south-west shore of Point Lake, Northwest Territories. We are open from July through September and offer exceptional fishing packages, hiking tours, photography workshops, spectacular northern lights viewing and customized trips. Our lodge is available for corporate retreats and, we welcome paddlers travelling the Coppermine River to include a stay at our lodge while on their trip, plus we can provide logistical support services.
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Free internet
Sauna
Free breakfast
Canoeing
Hiking
Free airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Wifi
Fishing
Free shuttle or taxi services
Shuttle bus service
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
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65 Rycon Dr, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2N3 Canada
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Tim P wrote a review Aug 2024
Edmonton, Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
If you are interested in fishing for trophy lake trout in a very remote location (a 2 hour float pane ride north of Yellowknife), this is the lodge for you. A friend of mine and I travelled back to Point Lake in July 2024 and the fishing was epic. We landed 54 trophies (a trophy lake trout is 20 pounds or larger) in 6.5 days of fishing. The guide estimated we hooked and landed approx. 200 lake trout during our stay, including numerous double headers.

We fish with 10 wt fly rods. Lots of the guests fish with traditional gear, so you don't need to be a fly fisher. The largest lake trout we landed was 39 lbs.

The equipment is top notch, the guides are excellent, the food is amazing. The lodge is very nicely appointed including private cabins with toilets and a shower house.

We saw a caribou and a wolf.

It is basically an untouched fishery. Go as soon as you can before this secret gets out. The fishing is better than Plummer's Lodge.

Tim Perry
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Date of stay: July 2024
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5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Take bug spray; the bugs can be annoying at times
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Response from Margaret Peterson, Owner at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge
Responded Sep 23, 2024
What a tremendous review, thank you! We can't wait to see what new lake records you'll make next year.
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Cynthia B wrote a review Sep 2022
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Guides took us in boats to a different part of the lake each day for a full day of hiking and photography in beautiful fall scenery. There was one guide for every two people so we could choose to walk or just sit, always accompanied by a guide with a gun for safety in bear country. We saw caribou every day, often quite close to the lodge, and also peregrine falcons. Those who wanted to fish could do that also. Our photography coach prepared a slide show of our best photos for our last evening.
The cabins were roomy and comfortable, with lots of windows, cosy beds and great pillows. Located in the barrens near the treeline on a sandy esker, it was a treat to just sit on the deck and enjoy the view. Meals were home cooking at its best, including fresh and smoked fish. Wind and solar power minimized the use of the generator. Sauna and showers were also available.
The price for a trip like this seems high, yet knowing the cost of flying every piece of building material and supplies in, plus a ratio of almost one staff for every guest, it is hard to believe that anyone is making money on this. It is truly a labour of love.
This is a real family operation. Guides and guests ate together and sat around together in the evenings, sharing our stories and love of the barrens.
Absolutely the joy of a lifetime to experience this beautiful and unique environment while being pampered.
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Date of stay: August 2022
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: All cabins are similar but there is a choice of queen or twin beds
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Response from Margaret Peterson, Owner at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge
Responded Sep 9, 2022
Hello Cynthia, thank you for joining us this year and for posting a review of our lodge and service. It was a delight to host you and, we ae glad that you enjoyed your stay, our northern hospitality and daily excursions. We hope to see you again.
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J W wrote a review Sep 2024
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
A 5-Star True North experience from the get-go. Superior customer services from booking to last good-bye, from the owners to the guides, the workshop leader and the chef. All go out of their ways to ensure guests get the best experience with ease, freedom, and sense of safety. Exceptionally well-managed logistics - activities catered to everyone's own physical level. Clean and spacious cabins, warm and super comfy beds, well-stocked library and ample facilities. Professional Chef Tanya works magic to keep guests palate satisfied. Knowledgeable guides are always eager to show guests all natural wonders on the Canada northern barrens and ready to answer any questions. The owners, Margaret, Chad and Amanda, carry out this unique family business with unforgettable TCL, all over the backdrop of the colourful immense barren land where the wildlife roam, the vast pure lake waters with fishes abundant, the stardust dome overhead while the mesmerizing aurora dancing through the night.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Margaret Peterson, Owner at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge
Responded Sep 23, 2024
Thank you very much for joining us and for taking the time to review your experience. We're so glad you felt at home and were well looked after. Our team will be trilled to read your review about our hospitality, service and facilities in the Arctic wilderness. We'd love to welcome you back to capture more of the beauty of the Arctic in autumn colours again. In the meantime, we imagine that you have some tremendous photos remind you of great times. Thank you again for making the journey to spend your time with us.
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George G wrote a review Oct 2022
High Level, Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I traveled to the north to Peterson’s Point Lodge in late August primarily to see fall colors. I had lots of questions prior to the trip. These were promptly answered.
We were collected from Yellowknife Airport by Margaret Peterson who took us to our hotels. Next morning we were picked up and taken to the float plane base where we loaded our luggage.
The trip out on to the tundra was enjoyable.
From the air the colors were really great. At the lodge we were welcomed by Amanda, Chad and the guides. Cheryl our photo instructor outlined the trip schedule. This trip was well timed, well organized and the Peterson’s team went out of their way to look after us extremely well.
As an older man who still loves adventure this was a wonderful trip.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Margaret Peterson, Owner at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge
Responded Oct 4, 2022
Hello George, we love that you continue be actively engaged in adventurous pursuits that take you to remote locations such as ours - where, after a day of exploration on the great Canadian barrenlands you can enjoy comfortable, clean, and warm accommodations, freshly prepared meals and our signature northern hospitality. We hope you'll be back again!
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Sandy L wrote a review Sep 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Ending our 2024 trip to Canada with the Arctic photography workshop at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge was an amazing adventure (starting with the seaplane journey into the Lodge). The owners and guides clearly love to share this uniquely beautiful part of the world. The accommodation was clean and comfortable. The food was plentiful and delicious, especially the freshly caught fish shore lunch. The activities were well planned and safely executed. Although the weather was a little wetter than expected it did not in any way limit our explorations of the area. The photography advice was spot on - we have a collection of beautiful photographic memories. Wish we lived closer so that we might visit more often. We recommend this Lodge to Canadians wanting to get to know their country better and international travelers who want a unique Canadian experience.
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Date of stay: August 2024
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Margaret Peterson, Owner at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge
Responded Sep 23, 2024
Thank you very much for joining us for our Arctic Photography Workshop this year. We are thrilled that you captured some fabulous photos to remind you of some of your favourite highlights - the wildlife, landscape and northern lights, not to leave out the wonderful people you met along the way ;). It was a pleasure to meet you and thank you again for travelling so far to be part of the experience. We hope to see you again!
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Dave K wrote a review Oct 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great trip. Me and my son Matt went to Point Lake for the first time in early August 2024. The other 6 people in our group, had been multiple times. I had seen plenty of their "prior trip" photo's of trophy lake trout, but catching 20+ lb lake trout is something everyone should do.
Facilities are amazing. Very clean, well maintained and modern. Daily home cooked meals, that were off the chart - good. Fishing guides were experienced and extremely easy to work with.
Had a ton of fun and have booked return trip for 2025.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Margaret Peterson, Owner at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge
Responded Oct 8, 2024
Having a multi-generational father son (or father daughter) fishing trip is extra special for us. It was a pleasure to meet both you and Matt. We're thrilled you had a great time and we're very excited to welcome you back next year. Thank you for joining us this year and for posting such a fine review of your trip.
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George G wrote a review Sep 2024
High Level, Canada
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Most wonderful trip. Would make this an annual pilgrimage if I could afford it. Whole staff goes out of their way to provide guests the experience they seek. Wonderful trip, beautiful and pristine environment. Most beautiful tundra and fall colours, great aurora borealis (northern lights) fantastic fishing for huge lake trout, excellent food and lodging. Really great place to visit. Second visit!
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Date of stay: September 2024
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Margaret Peterson, Owner at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge
Responded Sep 23, 2024
It means so much to us that you returned and had the most wonderful trip. As you know, we strive to create an environment where each of our guests feel at home while catering to specific interests. We'd love to have you return and possibly check off more of your photography shot list. Thank you for joining us again and for taking the time to post a review of your experience with us. It was a great to see you again.
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arcticbikers wrote a review Nov 2021
Yellowknife
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We spent five days at the lodge in late August 2021. We did four hikes during our stay, exploring a variety of landscapes. The hikes alllowed us to experience pristine wilderness and fascinating geological features created by the last glaciation. The low tundra groundcover afforded easy walking, and the hills provided stunning vistas. The area has fewer lakes than the forested shield country to the south, so we could walk virtually anywhere. Eskers are a common feature of the area, which provide excellent and interesting opportunities for travel by foot. We saw sign of grizzly bear, moose, caribou, wolverine, fox and other four footed creatures. We also found artifacts from indigenous occupation of the area from pre-European contact. The lodge provided a comfortable place to share stories at the end of the day, and the food was generous and delicious. The hospitality and service was top notch. The cabins are comfortable and spacious, with plenty of hooks to hang and dry wet gear. The lodge is a great place to base yourself for day hikes to explore an area of the world that few people get to know. If you are looking for a destination for day hikes in absolutely pristine wilderness, Peterson's Point Lake Lodge is itl
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Date of stay: August 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
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5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: All the cabins have great views of Point Lake
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Response from Margaret Peterson, Owner at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge
Responded Nov 4, 2021
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review of your experience at our lodge this summer. It was such a trill to traverse and explore new areas with you, plus have you as our guest. We’re can’t wait to make the final touches to our new Barrenland Hiking Guide for people who are looking to have a similar experience. There’s a lot more to explore and hope you’ll be back again.
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tjsilverjeep wrote a review Nov 2022
Toronto
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was our first trip since COVID. We asked ourselves, would it measure up to our first excellent trip to Peterson's. Absolutely!!! It was just as good if not better. We experienced the same warm hospitality by the Peterson family and the staff. Lots of fishing. My husband and I were busy each day catching fish. Lots of nice 20 pounders. No time to rest. Our guide Chris was most helpful. Tanya the cook provided us with delicious meals and snacks. We chose not to have shore lunch every day. This gave us more fishing time. Again, hospitality was key. Amanda was always looking for ways to make our stay more comfortable. The Petersons are always working to improve things. Thanks to Margaret, Amanda and Chad. See you next year!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Margaret Peterson, Owner at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge
Responded Nov 30, 2022
Thanks very much for your wonderful review. We are looking forward to having you join us in 2023. Wishing you all the very best!
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Greg S wrote a review Aug 2023
Regina, Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Just wrapped up an outstanding 7 day trip to Petersons Point Lake Lodge. The trip could not have been better. This was our first trip and definitely won’t be the last. We caught multiple big fish including 3 over 30 pounds on flies. So much fun to tie into big lakers on a fly, and these Point Lake fish are strong. The fishing, staff , food and lodging were all outstanding. A truly memorable trip.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Margaret Peterson, Owner at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge
Responded Aug 8, 2023
We very much appreciate your terrific review of your experience with us, and that of the many fishing lodges to choose from you chose our lodge. It was a lot of fun to break the fly fishing lake trout record catch and release 2 times during your stay! We look forward to your return.
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Roam814593 wrote a tip Jan 2025
6 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Pack light but warm and have fun."
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Tim P wrote a tip Aug 2024
Edmonton, Canada4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Take bug spray; the bugs can be annoying at times"
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Cynthia B wrote a tip Sep 2022
1 contribution1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"All cabins are similar but there is a choice of queen or twin beds"
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arcticbikers wrote a tip Nov 2021
Yellowknife29 contributions13 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"All the cabins have great views of Point Lake"
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foxx1200 wrote a tip Aug 2019
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Alll the cabins at the lodge have very scenic views."
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Frequently Asked Questions about Peterson's Point Lake Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Peterson's Point Lake Lodge?
Nearby attractions include NWT Diamond and Jewellery Centre (1.1 km), The Quilted Raven (1.0 km), and Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (1.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a business centre, and meeting rooms.
What food & drink options are available at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and barbeque facilities during their stay.
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Conveniently located restaurants include Zehabesha Traditional Ethiopian Food, Birchwood Coffee Ko, and Gold Range Bistro Ltd.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Does Peterson's Point Lake Lodge have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Peterson's Point Lake Lodge offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Peterson's Point Lake Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, Peterson's Point Lake Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Peterson's Point Lake Lodge offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
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