2017 E X P L O R ER S’ G U I D E L IS T I N G S
VISITOR SERVICES
Indicates a member of Northwest Territories Tourism at the time of publication. Indicates properties that are wheelchair accessible.
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VISITOR CENTRES YEAR ROUND
VISITOR CENTRES - OPEN SEASONALLY
NORTH SLAVE
DEHCHO
NORTHERN FRONTIER VISITORS CENTRE
BLACKSTONE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Yellowknife T. (877) 873-4262 info@visityellowknife.com visityellowknife.com Visitor information for Yellowknife, North Great Slave Region and the NWT. Includes wildlife exhibits, local arts and crafts and is home of the Aurora Information Centre.
YELLOWKNIFE SENIORS’ SOCIETY
Yellowknife T. (867) 873-9475 ykseniorsociety@theedge.ca yksenior.ca If you’re a senior visiting the Northwest Territories, take part in our Arctic Ambassador program. Arctic Ambassadors do museum tours, the Mildred Hall Heritage School, and greet flights at the airport.
SAHTU NORMAN WELLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Norman Wells T. (867) 587-2415 canol.trail@theedgenw.ca greatbearonline.com Visitor information for Norman Wells and the Canol Trail. Museum features history of the Canol Heritage Trail, and workshops on traditional knowledge. Gifts and clothing, unique fossils and Dene crafts from the Sahtu area.
SOUTH SLAVE FORT SMITH & WOOD BUFFALO NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Fort Smith T. (867) 872-7960 wbnp.info@pc.gc.ca pc.gc.ca/woodbuffalo fortsmith.ca Learn about local attractions and activities including the Northern Life Museum, Mission Park, Rapids of the Drowned, nesting pelicans, flightseeing tours, and experiences in Wood Buffalo National Park.
Blackstone Territorial Park T. (867) 695-7500 nwtparks.ca Blackstone Territorial Park on Highway 7 (Liard Highway), open in the spring and summer months. Stop in and see our displays and videos.
FORT SIMPSON VISITOR RECEPTION CENTRE
Fort Simpson T. (867) 695-3182 vic@vofs.ca fortsimpson.com The Fort Simpson Visitor Information Centre is open May 15 to September 15, 8:30 am-8 pm Monday through Friday and 9 am-8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Historical tours, video presentations and displays.
SAHTU NITAINLAII VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Fort McPherson T. (867) 777-7237 info@westernarctic.ca 9 km south of Fort McPherson on the Dempster Highway. Gwich’in historical exhibits. Open daily, from June 1st until August 31.
SOUTH SLAVE 60TH PARALLEL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
60th Parallel National Park T. (867) 695-7500 nwtparks.ca The 60th Parallel Visitor Information centre is open from May 15 - September 15. Brochures, maps, fishing licences, camping permits. Aboriginal arts and crafts are on display. The 60th Parallel sign is a favourite photo opportunity!
HAY RIVER VISITOR CENTRE
Hay River T. (867) 874-6522 tourism@hayriver.com hayriver.com The Visitor Centre is on the Mackenzie Highway as you enter downtown. Open seven days a
week in the summer. Please visit Don Stewart Recreation Centre (79 Woodland Drive) in the winter for tourism information. Local artist gift shop.
WESTERN ARCTIC DEMPSTER/DELTA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Dawson City, YT T. (867) 993-6167 info@westernarctic.ca Information on driving the Dempster Highway, the Inuvik region and other parts of the NWT. Located on Front Street (1st Ave) in Dawson City, Yukon. Open daily from late May to early September. Wheelchair accessible.
PARKS CANADA
inuvik.info@pc.gc.ca Parks Canada has seasonal visitor information centres in Sachs Harbour and Paulatuk.
TSIIGEHTCHIC TOURIST CENTRE
Tsiigehtchic T. (867) 953-3201 sao@tsiigehtchic.ca Tsiigehtchic is located at the confluence of the Mackenzie River and the Arctic Red River. Operates from June to August.
WESTERN ARCTIC REGIONAL VISITOR CENTRE
Inuvik T. (867) 777-4727 info@westernarctic.ca Information on Western Arctic communities. Get your Arctic Circle Certificate here! Open daily from late May to mid September. Wheelchair accessible.
OTHER SERVICES (CDÉTNO) CONSEIL DE DÉVELOPPEMENT ÉCONOMIQUE DES TNO
T. (867) 873-5962 tourisme@cdetno.com cdetno.com Discover the NWT in French! CDETNO promotes tourist attractions of the Northwest Territories (NWT) in Francophone markets. We share tourism information and promotional tools in French, we distribute information on the NWT at Tourism Trade Shows in Canada and abroad.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, GNWT
T. (800) 661-0750 dot.gov.nt.ca Up-to-date information about road conditions, ferry operations and ice bridges, as well as flight information, travel tips and links to weather forecasts.
NWT ARTS PROGRAM
T. (877) 445-2787 nwtarts@gov.nt.ca, nwtarts.com Learn more about arts and culture in the Northwest Territories. Our site includes profiles of artists, festivals and event listings, information on types of art being produced here, where to purchase it and much more.
NWT FILM COMMISSION
T. (867) 920-8793 nwtfilm@gov.nt.ca, nwtfilm.com If you are planning to film on location in the NWT, be sure to contact the Film Commission who will offer assistance with information and resources for a successful shoot.
NWT KAYAK ASSOCIATION
T. (867) 669-8329 nwtkayakassociation@gmail.com nwtkayak.com Visit the NWT Kayak Association website to take a virtual tour of some of our rivers, including the mighty Slave River, and learn about the paddling clubs and events around the NWT.