Your Trusted Indigenous
Travel Partner — Connecting Communities Across Canada and Beyond

From remote northern communities to destinations worldwide, we make business travel simple, respectful, and reliable for Indigenous organizations, leaders, and businesses.

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Proudly Indigenous. Deeply Connected.

At Happy Time Tours, we specialize in custom travel coordination for Indigenous communities, councils, and organizations. With roots in the North and decades of experience, our team understands the challenges of arranging travel to and from remote and hard-to-reach regions — and we take pride in providing dependable, culturally aware service every step of the way.

We organize flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and venue bookings for conferences, meetings, and gatherings — whether they’re in Thunder Bay, Toronto, or across the globe. Our role is to make travel easy, so you can focus on your people, your work, and your community.

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Happy Time Tours is owned by Kingfisher Lake, Wunnumin Lake, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI), Neskantaga, Kasabonika Lake, Nibinamik, Wapekeka, and Bearskin Lake First Nations.

Owned by Eight First Nations

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Our Services

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Northern & Remote Community Travel

Specialized expertise in coordinating flights and accommodations for travelers in remote or fly-in communities across Canada’s North — connecting people and places that are often hard to reach.

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Group, Business & Leadership Travel

From community delegations and business teams to chiefs and councils, we handle logistics for group and individual travel with care, efficiency, and respect for Indigenous values.

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Conference & Meeting Coordination

We book the venues, accommodations, and travel for your conferences, meetings, and events — ensuring your guests and speakers arrive comfortably and on schedule. (Note: We coordinate logistics, not event programming or management.)

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Global Travel Support

Whether you’re traveling for business, cultural exchange, or leadership events abroad, our global partnerships ensure a seamless experience from departure to return.


Why Choose Happy Time Tours

🧭 Experts in Northern and Remote Travel – We know the routes, challenges, and connections that make northern travel unique.

🤝 Proudly Indigenous-Owned – Rooted in relationships, trust, and cultural understanding.

🌍 Global Reach – From local gatherings to international conferences, we connect you anywhere in the world.

🏨 Full-Service Coordination – Flights, hotels, ground transport, and venue bookings — all handled for you.

💬 Personal, Reliable Service – A team that truly understands your community’s needs.

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Vehicle Rental Advantage

Why Book Your Vehicle Rentals with Happy Time Tours?

  • All-Inclusive Corporate Rates:
    Our negotiated rates include essential coverage like Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), helping your team avoid surprise fees and out-of-pocket expenses. In most cases, booking through Happy Time Tours means you benefit from preferred pricing and bundled coverage—often more cost-effective than standard retail rates.

  • Northern-Ready Fleet: We prioritize AWD/4x4 vehicles and winter tires (where available) to keep travelers safe on northern roads and in challenging conditions.

  • Direct Billing Convenience: No need for personal credit cards—our direct billing makes travel easier for organizations and their staff.

  • Expert Support: Our team understands the realities of remote and northern travel, providing advice and solutions tailored to your needs.

  • Transparent, Reliable Service: We advocate for your best interests, flagging seasonal savings and ensuring you get the right vehicle for every journey.

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Testimonials

Reliable coordination from fly‑in communities


“We appreciate partners who make travel straightforward from our fly‑in community. Happy Time Tours handles connections and schedules with care, keeps us updated at each step, and helps our leadership travel with confidence.”

Chief Donny Morris of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation

“Happy Time Tours understands the unique needs of northern and remote First Nation communities.

Their agents are highly skilled in organizing complex travel from our reserve to any destination, ensuring every trip is easy, smooth, and stress‑free for our leadership and community members.”

Chief Brennan Sainnawap of Wapekeka First Nation

“Happy Time Tours & Travel made my travel experience smooth and easy.

The agents understand our northern travel realities and go above and beyond. I’m grateful for their excellent service.”

Chief Archie Wabasse of Wunnumin Lake First Nation.

Let’s get you where you need to go.

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Connect with our business travel specialists to plan your next meeting, conference, or group journey.

Contact info

685 Beaverhall Place 
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 3N1
Direct    807.473.5955 
Toll Free 800.473.5955
Fax      807.577.0191

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm