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STRESS TEST PROVES STRENGTH OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Dear Canada friend,
The summer of 2023 was a challenging one for the Northwest Territories. Multiple wildfires put immense strain on the whole territory, resulting in the evacuation of numerous communities, including the capital city of Yellowknife on August 15th.
Evacuating over 20,000 residents was an enormous undertaking and a stressful situation for all, however, it also highlighted the strength and neighbourly spirit of the NWT’s residents. With joint forces, essential workers defended Yellowknife and secured the future of the NWT’s capital and the life of its people.
A tremendous amount of work was done to create firebreaks and make Yellowknife a more firesafe community. Meanwhile, the residents are returning to a city that is well-protected against wildfires for many years to come.
When it comes to tourism, we’re very thankful that not a single tour operator nor supplier in the NWT lost their facilities to the fire. Travel is possible again! We feel confident that business will be back to normal for the upcoming winter season.
Here’s to a great winter!
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NORTH OF 60 AURORA ADVENTURES:
INDIGENOUS WINTER EXPERIENCES
IN THE NWT
As an Indigenous family-run business, Yellowknife-based North of 60 Aurora Adventures is dedicated to preserving the cultural traditions and teachings of their ancestors, share them with their guests in an enjoyable way and thus strengthen the respect for the Indigenous culture. Their diverse programs are all about dog sledding and Northern Lights viewing.
North of 60 Aurora Adventures offers different Aurora tours: in a comfortable bus driving the winter roads with several observation and photo stops or in their remote camp with a skydome. Here, you can sit by the warm wood-burning stove on cozy couches and chairs, enjoy traditional bannock and hot drinks while taking in the amazing views from the cupola.
When dreaming of a ride on a dog sled through the white snowy landscape, North of 60 Aurora Adventures is also the right address. Whether as a musher in a group on prepared tracks, across the frozen lake and among remote trails or as a passenger, the various tours offer a special experience for everyone. The one-hour programs through the beautiful nature end in a warm tipi or trapper’s camp with hot drinks and delicious bannock. If you’re dreaming of a particularly fancy experience, there’s even a nighttime dog sled ride under the Aurora sky.
Contact:
North of 60 Aurora Adventures
Kelly Clarke
n60auroras@gmail.com
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WINTER IN CANADA'S NORTH:
WHY PEOPLE IN THE NWT CAN'T WAIT FOR IT
Cold weather is by no means a constant in the Northwest Territories, but the snow and cold temperatures are an iconic part of everything the people up North look forward to as the sun starts to dip below the horizon earlier each day. The anticipation for true Canadian winter activities is palpable as people start to fantasize about their plans “after freeze up”.
It’s a good thing winter starts early, because here are 7 spectacular reasons why locals simply can’t wait for winter in the Northwest Territories.
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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH:
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Michaela Arnold
German Market Representative
c/o Denkzauber GmbH
Phone: +49 2151-5124669
michaela@spectacularnwt.de
Until next time!
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INFO MATERIAL
Information material about the Northwest Territories is available at:
nwt@infokanada.de
facebook.com/spectacularnwt
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Imprint:
Denkzauber GmbH
Neustadt 13
47809 Krefeld
Germany
Fon: +49 2151 5124669
info@denkzauber.de
Managing Director: Michaela Arnold
HRB 13436, Administrative Court of Krefeld
USt-Id-Nr.: DE277015365
Responsible for the content according to § 10 MDStV /§ 6 TDG: Michaela Arnold
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