CO-OWNERTUNDRA TOURS,INUVIK,NT

It is not often that you come across a person who epitomizes both the environmental and cultural aspects of the North Yet, the Arctic area is a location that is home to a wide variety of cultural practices and is known for its extraordinary beauty And this is where one man named Kylik Kisoun Taylor steps in as the Artic Ambassador He is an entrepreneur who is of Inuvialuit and Gwich'in descent and has devoted his whole life to bringing genuine Arctic experiences to people all over the globe From building an igloo to paddling a traditional Qayaq, Kylik is a cultural ambassador of the Arctic, bringing his passion for the North to visitors from all over the globe

RootedinTradition

When Kylik was just 16 years old, he travelled to Inuvik to spend time with his mother and other Northern family members, which was the beginning of his voyage As soon as he arrived in the Arctic, a sudden realization hit him that he belonged there, and he decided to start studying the customs of his Inuvialuit and Gwich'in ancestors Kylik's family taught him how to hunt, trap, and mush dogs, as well as how to make a bush camp and shoot a bow He also learnt how to build a bow and shoot it He got deeply ingrained in his culture, absorbing the knowledge and obtaining the required skills to survive independently out on the land

TheBirthofTundraNorthTours

In 2006, Kylik established Up North Tours, which is now known as Tundra North Tours, with the intention of expressing his passion for the Arctic and everything that the region has to offer to tourists from all over the world Presently, the business is able to provide authentic experiences of the Arctic, such as dog sledding, snowmobiling, and catching a glimpse of the northern lights The enthusiasm that Kylik has for the Arctic is infectious, and he is pleased to show people from all over the world the splendour and variety that can be found in his culture