High Arctic & Northwest Territories Reviews

4.9 Rating 27 Reviews

Jun 28 - Jul 8, 2026 | Our High Arctic & Northwest Territories birding tour will take you to the exquisite Arctic Tundra above the Arctic Circle, the forests and lakes around Yellowknife, and the aspen parkland of Central Alberta. Don’t miss the opportunity to spot King Eiders, Yellow-billed Loons, and Arctic Foxes!

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“I went on Eagle-Eye’s High Arctic & NWT birding trip hoping to see especially eiders, loons, jaegers, and breeding shorebirds. This trip delivered for me! The two guides, Blair and Aaron, were fantastic -- super knowledgeable, generous, and passionate, and they worked well together. I appreciated the quality time we got with the birds, plus multiple chances at some. The tundra landscape was a captivating bonus, at once austere and rich, at scales immense and intimate. Sometimes I wanted an earlier start to the day, but the pacing was very good overall. My fellow trip participants were wonderful, too!”

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Posted 2 months ago

Thank you for your fantastic review of the High Arctic & NWT trip! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a rewarding experience seeing the eiders, loons, jaegers, and breeding shorebirds. Blair and Aaron are indeed exceptional guides, and it’s wonderful to know their knowledge and passion enhanced your journey. We're glad you enjoyed the majestic tundra landscape and the company of your fellow birders. We appreciate your feedback on the pacing and will keep it in mind for future trips. We hope to see you again for more birding adventures! Warm regards, Team Eagle-Eye Tours

Posted 2 months ago

“This tour was fantastic and I came home with both wonderful photos from the trip as well as amazing memories. The accommodations were excellent, the food was great, and it was incredible to see so many birds in their breeding plumage as well as some sitting on nests or with babies. I'm thankful we had the opportunity to enjoy the Canada Day celebrations while we were in Yellowknife because it added an extra bit of fun to the trip without taking away from our opportunities to see the local birds and wildlife. I also enjoyed the tour of CHARS that was arranged while we were in Cambridge Bay. I hadn't expected to enjoy the flowers and plants as much as I did but it was interesting to see the diversity and changes in vegetation as we moved from Edmonton to Yellowknife to Cambridge Bay. The plans for each day were very well thought out and I couldn't have asked for better guides than Blair and Aaron!”

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Posted 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your glowing review, Laura! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time and that the memories you've made are as vibrant as the photos you took. It sounds like you truly enjoyed the rich wildlife and the unique experiences, from the Canada Day celebrations to the tour of CHARS. We're especially glad to know that Blair and Aaron provided you with the guidance and support you needed. Your appreciation for the diverse vegetation along the journey is wonderful to hear as well! We look forward to welcoming you on more adventures in the future. Warm regards, Team Eagle-Eye Tours

Posted 2 months ago

“I chose this trip as it was a birding trip. Some participants wanted the cultural tour along with the birding, I was not one of them. For me, birding and wildlife is what matters. Every other information is available in Google if they so wish to know about it. I am glad we did not waste a lot of time doing cultural tours. I would prefer if Eagle eye tours stick with their forte of providing birding and wildlife trips and not make it a generic one in future. The stay was comfortable, the food was okay and Blair was very good in his job.”

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Posted 2 months ago

Thank you for your insightful review! We're thrilled to hear that the focus on birding and wildlife suited your preferences. It's great to know that you enjoyed your comfortable stay and the efforts of Blair. Your feedback on maintaining a birding-centric approach is invaluable to us, and we appreciate your thoughts. We look forward to providing more birding trips in the future! Warm regards, Team Eagle-Eye Tours

Posted 2 months ago

Kenneth Hastings

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“It was an excellent plan that involved several air travel legs including destinations not on the usual beaten path. Everything went just as planned from start to finish. Travel and lodging were all at mainstream quality levels. The guides were superlative. A totally satisfactory tour. Highly recommended by a 72 year old man in good general health.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Everything was as advertised. Well organised. Excellent bird guides.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Jeannine Dykstra

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“It was a wonderful opportunity to see so many birds. however I also have a greater appreciation of the vastness of our north and the sacrifices made by those who live there.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Being able to go birding in three distinct locations connected only by airplane was a logistics challenge that was well accomplished by Eagle Eye and our guides. Amazing!”

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Posted 1 year ago

Susan Alcock

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“This Arctic tour is wonderful. We had great guides who shared their vast knowledge of all things to do with birding. We enjoyed comfy accommodations and cooperative weather. The tour was well planned and flexible too. Overall a tremendous experience.”

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Posted 1 year ago