Experience vibrant Aboriginal culture, travel in the wake of explorers, and journey to the heart of Nahanni National Park on this 5-day, once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Read more
The Keele’s turquoise waters flow through the towering Mackenzie Mountains, offering spectacular mountain vistas, superb fly-fishing and wildlife viewing. Read more
The perfect Nahanni package: Gorgeous gorges. Thrilling whitewater. And thundering Virginia Falls. Read more
Folk on the Rocks, Voted one of Canada's Top Ten Music Festivals. Come join us in Yellowknife Northwest Territories July 14-17, 2017 for a North of 60 Music Celebration. Read more
Travel into the heart of Inuit culture during the season of the midnight sun. You’ll experience Inuit traditional life, dip your toe in the Arctic Ocean, see rare polar wildlife, and fish for succulent Arctic Char. Read more
Nonacho Lake offers 3 night, 4 night & 7 night stays. Fly-in (via float plane only) June 15th - Sept. 1st. If Fishing, Muskox/Nature, Aurora viewing or family fun is what you are looking for, Nonacho Lake offers it all. Read more
Remote crystal-clear waters swarming with record-breaking trophy fish, a friendly, welcoming staff waiting for you at a renown Canadian fishing lodge, magnificent scenery wherever you look, gourmet meals each and every day. You'll find all this and more at Kasba Lake Lodge, located in the Northwest Territories, close to the Manitoba - Saskatchewan border. Read more
Floating tent barge or Spike Camp available for $480 per day plus fuel - 5 day minimum rental sleeps up to 4 people. Read more
One (1) boat and motor complete with fishing rods and reels. Tackle and bait extra. Read more
Explore, experience and enjoy Aboriginal culture and the scenic East Arm of the Great Slave Lake, one of the largest lakes in the world! This tour offers you a truly genuine Aboriginal culture experience while enjoying the wonderful, breathtaking landscape of northern Canada! Read more
If you like road trips and are looking for a fun way to see the north then this 6 day northern Canada road Adventure is for you! Experience cool Aboriginal culture, the world’s biggest wild buffalo, the mighty Mackenzie River, the Mackenzie Mountains and the amazing, incredible Nahanni National Park! All along the way your Aboriginal guides will keep you entertained with stories about our culture, about the north and even teach some of our Dene language. WHAT A ROAD TRIP!! Read more
Thebacha & Wood Buffalo Dark Sky Festival is a weekend of family oriented activities at the world's largest Dark Sky Preserve. Join us for an exciting 4-day journey of exploring the wonders of our universe and the sciences that makes it all work. Read more
Join us for the biggest family garden party West of the Rock. The East Coast Garden Party is rolling into Yellowknife on June 16th and 17th, 2017. Read more
LAND a BIG Experience with awe-inspiring moments viewing the aurora, witnessing the caribou migration and breathing in the beauty of the barrens in the autumn splendor. Read more
LAND a BIG Experience! Whether you sport to catch the biggest or the most our fishing packages are bound to leave with the forever memory of reeling in a record lake trout or arctic grayling. Read more
LAND A BIG EXPERIENCE. We fly fish a little different, catching monster lake trout by trolling with a fly rod and more traditionally fly-fishing where Arctic Grayling eagerly take your flies. Twenty pound plus are a daily possibility and thirty pound plus are possible during a week of angling. We welcome you to be our guest this season and share in the camaraderie that keeps people returning to Peterson's Point Lake Lodge Read more
Relax in the Northern wilderness and fish for Pike, Trout and Grayling galore at idyllic Yellow Dog Lodge. Read more
Fish for Monster Pike June 15 to October 10. Test your mettle against Great Northern Pike, the voracious fish of Great Slave Lake. Join your master guide and learn more about the Great Northern Pike, its...Read more
Sandy fairways.Ball-stealing ravens. And a tee-time at midnight. Join us for golf Yellowknife-style at the Canadian North Midnight Classic, the finest golf-tournament North of Sixty. Read more
This is the North's capital of fun. Take a city tour, fish on Great Slave Lake, dine out in style on exotic Northern fare, or relax with a picnic near a scenic waterfall. Read more
Offering a 1 week world class trophy fishing vacation for Lake Trout, Northern Pike and Arctic Grayling on the renowned East Arm of Great Slave Lake. Read more
Time travel, thousands of years, to the very spot, to the ‘gathering place’ of Canada’s First Peoples. Experience the Dene traditional ‘Annual Spring Gathering’ on the historical site that links past to present– from June 29th to July 9, 2017 . Read more
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Here you will see the beauty of the Arctic come alive through photographs of this amazing part of the world. The festival will be held in Inuvik at The Midnight Sun Complex. Feel free to enter one of our contests, take part in a... Read more
A re-enactment of the annual arrival of the first barge into Yellowknife, bringing a welcome supply of beer to the thirsty miners. Live entertainment will include music and storytelling. Several dignitaries will speak about Yellowknife... Read more
Enter a team into the competition, or just come out to enjoy some of the finest fish in the north and participate in the day's activities.
Read moreSign up for a 5K, 10K or half-marathon run beneath the stunning midnight sun.
Read moreA long-standing highlight of the Yellowknife summer season. Tee off under the sun at midnight. Banquets and pro workshops. Lots of prizes.
Read moreCelebrate Aboriginal Day in Fort Simpson with some friendly competition at the Seven Spruces golf course. The event starts with canoe races. Call the golf course for more details.
Read moreTerritorial holiday with events in all communities. Contact town offices for details.
Read moreWhere music, culture and community spirit meet. Lots of live performances at venues all around Yellowknife.
Read moreHeld in Fort Simpson at Edhaa National Historic Site of Canada (also known as the Papal Grounds where Pope John Paul II held mass in 1987). This beautiful site ioverlooks the grand confluence where the Mackenzie River meets the Liard... Read more
Each summer the Billy Joss Open Celebrity Golf Tournament is held to raise funds for literacy programs in the North. The three-day tournament includes both day and night golfing under the 24-hour sun.
Read moreMany types of aircraft dock in Old town for this event. Come down and view these aviation wonders. Many events and activities to take part in, including lakeside dining, a fly past, entertainers and more.
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Hosted at Trout Rock Lodge, the 24th annual Fly Fishing Derby where you can try your hand at flyfishing at one of the most beautiful locations around. Contests, flyfishing lessons, shore lunches and more.
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The North's biggest music festival takes the stage at Long Lake for a weekend of fine local, national and global music, plus specialty food, arts and crafts. The 37th annual Folk on the Rocks will have City and Colour and Shad as... Read more
This annual festival features up to 80 visual artists and 40 performers from across the North who gather each summer in Inuvik to celebrate the diversity that is Canada’s Arctic. There are Inuit, Inuvialuit, Gwich’in, Dene, Metis and... Read more
Theatre on the Lake brings Yellowknifers the experience of live theatre on the stunning shores of Frame Lake. Featuring local playwrights, directors and actors, Theatre on the Lake is the only festival of its kind in the Northwest... Read more
Music festival attracting old-time fiddlers as well as local bands. Bring a tent. Food and crafts available. Held at Midway Lake, 30 kilometres from Fort McPherson on the Dempster Highway. Bus service from Fort McPherson is available.... Read more
Three days of music from the NWT and around the world – traditional, rock, country and more.
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Paddlefest includes instructional clinics, river trips, and fun, friendly competitions. There are events for kayaks, canoes, voyageur canoes, kids and adults. Paddlefest includes lots of activities for spectators – come watch the... Read more
An eco-friendly festival that brings together Old Town merchants, artists and musicians. Event highlights Old Town’s uniqueness to tourists and Yellowknifers alike. Activities for the whole family.
Read moreOne of the longest fresh-water sailing races in North America. The race starts on Friday at 9 a.m. and resumes from Hay River on Sunday at 9 a.m. Boats return sometime Monday.
Read moreAnnual event held on the anniversary of the prophet Ehtseo Ayha’s birthday. Congregate in Deline to participate in discussions and workshops for spiritual, religious, and healing purposes. The event is also designed for participants to... Read more
Music, food, crafts, entertainment and family fun just a few kilometres north of scenic Twin Falls Gorge.
Read moreTalent shows, tournaments, dances and more. Don’t miss this fun-filled weekend for the whole family.
Read moreLocal instructors teach dry-meat and bannock making, canoeing, rabbit snaring, drumming, moosehide tanning and setting fish nets. Camping encouraged. Road access.
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The 6th Annual Dark Sky Festival is a celebration of the return of dark skies to our northern latitude (60°N). Festival activities take place in Fort Smith, NWT and the in world's largest Dark Sky Preserve, Wood Buffalo National Park.... Read more
Join us at the Folk on the Rocks Beer Gardens to listen to some fantastic local musicians and celebrate another incredible Yellowknife summer.
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Western Arctic Moving Pictures in cooperation with our community partners will tour a package of films from the 10th annual Yellowknife International Film Festival (YKIFF) into every region in the NWT, with the support of the Department... Read more
Annual Traditional Men’s Handgame Tournament. Over 200 people gather in Tulita to watch the exciting traditional games with over 30 teams participating.
Read moreThe biggest fiddling and jigging championship North of 60. The event raises funds for music programs, preserves Northern culture and promotes Northern artists.
Read moreOne of the largest Glow Ball tournaments in North America. Includes golfing, dinner and prizes.
Read moreCome out and enjoy tons of local Yellowknife talent at Northern United Place. Features live music, an arts market and a pizza party.
Read moreSailboat race to Moose Bay. Departs on Saturday and returns on Monday. For those who do not want to race, come out for a great weekend of sailing and stories.
Read moreThis annual ice-fishing derby is fun for the whole family. Exact dates depend on the river ice. Prizes for the heaviest, longest, lightest and shortest loche – a cod-like fish, also called burbot or mariah.
Read moreIn honour of a young fiddler who died in a plane crash in Norman Wells. Evening performances Wednesday to Friday. Admission by donation.
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Every December the sun sets for the last time below the horizon, and after nearly 30 days of darkness the return of the sun is celebrated at the annual Inuvik Sunrise Festival.
Read moreThis event brings Yellowknife musicians together for a great mid-winter music festival.
Read moreCelebrate images from the Arctic (north of the Arctic Circle and Nunavut). Images captured in photos and short videos will be featured during the festival. Competition is open to everyone and has professional, amateur and youth... Read more
Part of the Snowking Winter Festival. Visit the castle for the annual Frozen Dog Film Festival, screened by Western Arctic Moving Pictures.
Read moreA weekend of activities in Hay River with something for everyone – kids' and adults' talent shows, dogsled races, outdoor activities, raffles, hand games and lots of prizes.
Read moreA community winter festival in Fort Simpson featuring snowmobile races, traditional games, youth activities, talent shows, dances, sports and entertainment.
Read moreWeekend events including a community feast, dances, games, a hockey tournament and dogsled races. Most popular is the cabane à sucre – the sugar shack where maple syrup is poured over snow for a scrumptious winter treat.
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Two fantastic days of music, dancing and festivities.
Read moreA weekend to celebrate spring! Includes an adult talent show, the Northwest Territories Dogsled Championships and an annual cribbage tournament.
Read moreAnnual artist show on the theme of ice. Opening at the Snow Castle. Exhibition at Down to Earth Gallery the following week.
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Ski, snowshoe or running event starts and finishes at the Yellowknife Ski Club. If follows a 45-kilometre loop onto Back Bay, Walsh Lake, Prosperous Lake and return via Hay Lake. Registration opens in February, online.
Read moreThis annual event organized by the Inuvik Ski Club invites athletes to compete in six different races ranging from 150 metres to 150 kilometres.
Read moreA cultural event with traditional games, tea boiling, bannock making, log splitting, foot races and a talent show.
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Celebrating its 22nd year, come visit the snow castle on Yellowknife’s Back Bay and stay for art exhibits, live music, a film festival, family events, a hockey tournament and great hot chocolate throughout the month. Open noon-5 p.m.... Read more
The Annual Diavik 150 Canadian Championship Dog Derby is held over three days on the ice of Great Slave Lake, with a 50-mile lap run each day.
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The Thebacha Loppet is a spring classic ski tour for skiers of all ages and abilities. It’s a great family event with everyone from Jackrabbits to national-team members participating. The full loppet is approximately 30 kilometres with... Read more
Ten rinks, a live band, fireworks, beer gardens and other festivities throughout the night.
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This long-weekend event is held on Great Slave Lake in Yellowknife and features the De Beers Canada Inspired Ice Carving Championships as well as a variety of entertaining, family-friendly events. From helicopter city tours to dog... Read more
Enjoy the first days of spring in Norman Wells with a parade, dance, snowmobile races and a “rat-race” featuring wooden muskrats floating down the creek.
Read moreCome for the lake trout. Stay for the bragging rights. Contests include biggest, longest and smallest fish. Then enjoy the community feast.
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2017 marks the 60th Anniversary of the Muskrat Jamboree! This Friday-to-Monday festival features several skills contests, including snowshoe races, dogsledding, tea boiling and log sawing. Also, the annual Muskrat Cup Pond Hockey... Read more
Celebrate springtime on the Arctic coast. Exciting events and contests include snowmobile races, log sawing, harpoon throwing, drum dancing, igloo building and square dancing.
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Each spring a managed herd of 3000+ Reindeer make their way from the foothills to cross the frozen Machenzie River Ice Road on their way to their calving grounds. Don't miss this awe-inspiring sight.
Read moreA fun weekend of old ime dancing, dogsled races, snowmobile races and cultural events.
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