Tugah Northern Experiences

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.

Training runs 🧡
09/24/2026

Training runs 🧡

09/20/2026

In Yellowknife, the sky comes alive ✨ dancing, shifting and glowing Aurora across the sky. Every night is different, and...
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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in 🇨🇦 Another pretty light show last night over the lake - September 7th 🍁🍂🍃
09/08/2026

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

TUGAH KENNEL VISIT! Guests from New Jersey got to experience bannock (traditional bread) on a stick over the fire & a to...
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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08/07/2026

It’s true 🙈

Our free run pen is back in action after our dog yard renovations. Dogs are loving the new space 🐶🫶🏻

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We were incredibly honoured to take part in this documentary “Racing the North” produced last winter by Excellent Photo ...
07/16/2026

We were incredibly honoured to take part in this documentary “Racing the North” produced last winter by Excellent Photo highlighting the culture and traditions of dog sledding.

Dog sledding has been part of our family for generations, and it’s a privilege to continue that legacy today. This documentary shares our story, our connection to the land, and the incredible dogs that make this way of life possible. 🤍🐕

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this story to life, and thank you for supporting Indigenous tourism and the traditions we are proud to share.

Set against the vast, frozen landscapes of Yellowknife, Racing the ...

Summer skies and happy faces after dinner 🍽️ 💟
06/18/2026

Summer skies and happy faces after dinner 🍽️ 💟

06/18/2026

One of the questions we hear most often is: What do your sled dogs do when the snow melts?

The answer is simple: They get to be dogs 🐕

Our free run pen gives them the chance to stretch their legs, socialize, and have fun while staying active during the warmer months ☀️

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185 Curry Drive
Yellowknife, NT
X1A0G4

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