The Blachford Story

Blachford began as a single cabin almost 30 years ago. Owner operator and long time Northerner Mike Freeland acquired the property in 1981. There was just one cabin, back then, now called Trappers' Cabin after local trapper Henry Cadieux and his wife, whose families lived in this area for generations. The Trapline cabin they built is in excellent shape, a piece of living history, and Blachford guests can stay there winter or summer. Four more hand-hewn log cabins have been added over the years. The spacious post and beam log Lodge was completed in 1999.

Blachford Lake Lodge sits at the west end of Blachford Lake, a 17 km (12 mile) long jewel of a lake set in Precambrian rock. The Lodge is just a few kilometers north of the East Arm of Great Slave Lake, located at 62_09.97'N, 112_40.96' W.

Blachford offers accommodation for up to 35 guests in five rustic log cabins and five comfortable guest rooms in the Main Lodge. Spacious, "green" washrooms in the main lodge offer privacy, hot showers, plenty of towels, and an innovative composting toilet system.

Gourmet Northern meals are prepared by our talented Red Seal-certified chef. The Lodge includes an open dining area, bar and lounge. Services include a fully stocked bar, wireless Internet, and satellite radio. Our hot tub under the stars, and a sauna are located close by. The Lodge offers conference facilities for groups. There is a satellite telephone for emergencies.

Lodge opening and closing dates depend on the weather, so dates are subject to change. Blachford closes while ice forms on the lake in autumn, opens in the winter, and closes again for a few weeks in spring when the lake ice thaws.

WINTER SEASON - Late January - Mid April

SUMMER SEASON- Early June - Early October