My Backyard Tours

06/15/2026

It’s finally Eyègǫhsa — summer is here, and we couldn’t be happier. Join us for our Summer Hiking and Nature Tour along the Ingraham Trail to Cameron Falls. Our small-group, Indigenous-led walks blend nature, story, and language: listen for birds, learn plant names, hear local stories, and feel the rush of the falls as you step closer to the water.

We hike early (8:30 a.m.) to beat the mosquitoes, and our guides are Bear Beware certified so you can explore the Boreal with confidence. This is more than a hike — it’s a chance to connect with the land and Indigenous traditions that shaped it.

Curious? Tell us what you want to see on your visit — a waterfall, a lakeside cookout, or a story shared along the trail — and we’ll help you plan.

Dear Guests,It’s finally Eyègǫhsa (June). That means Summer is around the corner. A time for goı̨nàà, which means in Tłı̨chǫ Yatıì - Be happy; be pleased; be blessed; be glad. I am feeling all those things right now. The sun is shining all day, giving me all the happiness I’ve be...

06/09/2026

POV - you are an outdoor explorer and culture seeker and you loved our Wildlife and Wonder(ful) tour today!!

I mean, when the bison show up our jobs become easier, and our guide Charlie has lots of stories to share!

Call or email us if you don't see available dates on our website.

06/09/2026

Summer is here — almost 24 hours of daylight, wildflowers, and trails waiting to be explored. Join us for our Summer Hiking and Nature Tour in Yellowknife and soak up the sun!

Read Chelsie’s blog post about summer hiking and plan your adventure with us: https://wix.to/WUer1u1

06/09/2026

Join us in Yellowknife to learn: our guides share Tłı̨chǫ Yatıì (language) phrases, with its meaning. Learn the word, say it aloud!

05/29/2026

We have enjoyed meeting with travel trade buyers from around the world this week in Toronto for !

This event allows us to access new sales distribution and networking channels to increase employment opportunities and revenues!

Thanks to and as well as for your support.

05/22/2026

Bring your shoes! Cameron Falls hiking tours are back for the season.

Waterfalls, northern landscapes, fresh air, and some of our favourite views just outside Yellowknife. For us, this isn’t just a tour stop, it’s our backyard and our office view.

Come explore it with us this summer.

📸 Photo ops guaranteed!

05/18/2026

You could spend hours Googling what to do in Yellowknife…or you could experience the best of the North with us!

Waterfalls. Wildlife. Stories. Northern views you might not find on your own.

Your Yellowknife adventure starts here with My Backyard Tours. 100% Indigenous Owned.
Reach out to us and we’ll help you choose the perfect tour for your northern adventure.

05/15/2026

Guests: Join us at North Arm Territorial Park for a season-opening BBQ & Traditional Tłı̨chǫ handgames demonstration and stick pull games. Transportation from Yellowknife and day pass fee is included.

DATE: May 17, 2026
Departing Yellowknife at 11:30 am.

Hosted by Nihtsiyee Huskey and friends — everyone is welcome, whether you’re new to handgames or a seasoned player, this is just for fun. Bring family and friends for friendly competition, culture, and community. For more info contact the park gatehouse at 867-686-6287.

Book now: https://wix.to/UVxiVkZ

05/05/2026

Today, we gathered at the MMIWG monument with organizers and community members to reflect, learn, and then walk together through Yellowknife — honouring the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.

As a tour operator, this is part of our responsibility. We share the meaning of this day and the monument, designed by Myrna Pokiak, with visitors — creating space to learn, reflect, and break the silence.

Today, an eagle circled overhead — a powerful reminder of those we carry with us, and the responsibility we hold.

04/29/2026

Teachings that are shared stay with you forever.

From learning how nets are set beneath the ice to what is needed to travel by dogsled in winter, Elders carry knowledge shaped by lived experience and pass on the teachings.

Through it all, we are reminded: there is medicine all around us, including our laughter.