Welcome to our Lodge

Are you looking for a fishing or hunting adventure? If so, Peterson's Point Lake Lodge is where you can reel in a 40 pound lake trout and hunt for Central Canadian Barrenground Caribou.  It's not just flying 200 miles across the tundra in a bush plane to Peterson's Point Lake Lodge that gives you the sense of adventure, it's experiencing the best lake trout fishing in the Northwest Territories and seeing the annual caribou migration of the Bathurst Caribou herd.

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Offering packages to outdoor enthusiasts for over 20 years we provide you with expert knowledge in a fun & safe environment

THE LODGE

“People come as guests and leave as friends.” This slogan exemplifies a large reason why so many guests come back to fish and/or hunt. Since we only host a maximum of 10 guests at one time we are able to get to know you on an individual basis. We dine together in our main lodge and share personal stories and talk about the ‘one that got away' in the comfort of our lounge. Our certified cook prepares healthy meals and is considerate to guests who have special dietary or health requirements.

After your fun-filled day you may want to enjoy a drink and sample the cook's appetizers on the lodge deck or in the screened in gazebo; or perhaps you might sit back and relax by the warmth of a wood-burning stove and read the adventures of Samuel Hearne and Sr. John Franklin, two famous explorers that traveled throughout the area.

Screened Gazebo

Accommodations:

Cabin inside view

Our modern facilities have all the conveniences to make your stay comfortable and safe, while offering a true northern experience. Guest cabins accommodate 2-4 people. Each cabin contains: an oil heater, 12-volt lights, single or double beds with sleeping bag and liner, pillows, potable water, sink, and vanity, table and chairs. After an exciting day of fishing and/or hunting, enjoy a hot shower and sauna. Privies are centrally located behind the cabins. A screened-in gazebo overlooks Point Lake where you can enjoy a beverage and snacks in a bug-free environment. View pictures here.

View from cabin deck looking out onto Point Lake

Honeymoon Suite: The Point Lake honeymoon suite is available for couples

Communications:

A satellite telephone is available for communication to the outside world. Conveniently located in the lodge foyer, it will be available to guests on a cost per minute basis.

Tackle & Gift Shop:

For your convenience, our tackle & gift shop has a small assortment of lures, leaders, lodge clothing and unique northern gifts. Fishing licenses are also available for sale. We do not accept credit cards, cash or cheques only please. To view some of our more popular items, please check out our gift shop here.

OUR TEAM:

Quality leadership is an integral part of any great trip and is what helps distinguish Peterson's Point Lake Lodge from the rest. Jim Peterson has a hands-on approach to managing the family business. During our fishing season most of his time is spent guiding. When Jim is not on the water, he is performing routine maintenance on lodge equipment, training new staff and he even preparing specialty northern dishes in the kitchen. His wife, Margaret and daughter, Amanda, work on logistics; you will either be greeted at the Yellowknife airport or see them at the charter float base while Chad, Jim & Margaret's son can often be found guiding.

The entire staff is integral to our operation. They are enthusiastic, good-natured, dedicated and have diverse backgrounds as members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, biologists, cooks, teachers/educators, fitness instructors, herbalists and explorers. They provide invaluable insights to each trip. Perhaps most important is Peterson's Point Lake Lodge guides' consideration for your safety. Our staff, is the first in the Northwest Territories to receive their National Guide Certification.

Please check out our staff profiles by clicking here.

Our Commitment to the Environment

Since we began to offer packages back in 1985 we have remained committed to protecting the environment. Our efforts include:

•  Catch & Release & Barbless hooks Program

•  All non-burnable garbage is flown back to Yellowknife

•  Each cabin is equipped with solar powered 12-volt lighting using low-wattage bulbs.

•  Boats are fitted with efficient, clean-running, low-emission 4-stroke Yamaha motors.

•  Work closely with the Development of Environment and Natural Resources' wildlife research programs.

•  Reduce, reuse & recycle as many products as possible.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

•  Hiking/Photography: If you are interested in exploring more than the lake discover the beauty of the barrens on foot. Stop on Pointless Island or hike the hills around the lodge and you will soon learn the tundra is filled with wonderful plant life as well as wildlife. You may have opportunity to see barren-ground caribou, grizzly bears, Richardson's Ground squirrels, and an abundance of bird life. Be sure to take your camera. All guests must be accompanied by a guide. View plants and wildlife gallery.

•  Horseshoes/Driving Range: Enjoy a friendly game of horseshoes or drive a few balls behind your cabin (clubs and balls provided).

•  Gazebo/Sauna: There is no better way to relax after an exciting day then taking a traditional Finnish sauna! Of course, you can just hang out in the lounge or enjoy a beverage in the gazebo overlooking Point Lake. View picture.

•  Read from our northern library: Our collection of northern books covers the historical accounts of early explorers, stories of surviving in the Arctic, books on common Arctic plants, animals and birds.

•  Canoeing: enjoy paddling on the lake behind your cabin where you can fish for Arctic Grayling.

View Photographs from our Lodge