The arrival of spring finds the houseboaters recalling six months of harsh winter. Meanwhile, Pike Mike attempts to move back to Great Slave Lake; Stephan and Allyce explore the wilderness near their new home; and Henry recovers from heart surgery.

Molly builds a water pump to avoid drilling through six feet of ice; Stephan and Allyce learn that their water is contaminated; Kyle and Peyton draw on their heritage to cure meat and preserve a hide.

Kyle and Peyton see a bear near their home, which makes them reconsider their living situation. Meanwhile, Stephan causes a fire that could have catastrophic consequences; and Pike Mike is in danger after falling into extremely cold water.

High winds that break up ice present a challenge for Gary and Molly, who hurry to secure their home before the storm gets worse, while Stephan and Allyce use a motorboat to break up large ice sheets into smaller chunks.

A community safety meeting is held as the ice begins to soften, and the gathering is well-timed when Brian falls through the ice, but is rescued by Henry, and Gary teaches Molly how to escape a similar situation. Meanwhile, Randy builds a floating mobile home to be used after the ice melts.

In the premiere of this reality series about the residents of an autonomous community on Great Slave Lake in Canada's Northwest Territories, Randy hunts for moose, but jeopardizes his cover walking across a frozen lake; Stephan and Allyce try to fix the floats on their houseboat; Pike Mike attempts to secure his home; and newcomers Iman and Jessica must adapt to their surroundings in a hurry.