May 28, 2018
National Tourism Week begins today and there is plenty to celebrate in the Northwest Territories (NWT)!
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment would like to say a big THANK YOU to the skilled, passionate and dedicated men and women who exemplify what it means to be a great NWT Host 365 days of the year.
It is thanks to our vibrant hospitality workforce that tourism in the NWT has grown to a record-breaking $200 million industry in 2016/17.
We’re celebrating Tourism Week in many ways. Scroll down for a full listing of the NWT Host Contest, training opportunities and events.
NWT Host Contest
A good NWT host will explain to visitors why sunscreen still needs to be applied at 11pm in the summer, offer to take photos to help travelers avoid those awkward-angled selfies and provide tips to survive a first outhouse experience!
Do you know a great NWT host? Nominate them on social media with #NWTHost to win them $250! Contest ends June 1. Click here for more details.
NorthernMost Host Training
Sign up for one of our condensed 2-hour long NorthernMost Host Training Sessions. All participants will receive a business sign in Mandarin and Cantonese in recognition of 2018 as the year of China Canada Tourism!
- May 28: YELLOWKNIFE, Janvier Room, Explorer Hotel.
10:00 - 12:00 noon (Workshop 1)
1:15 - 3:15pm (Workshop 2)
Email Lorraine_Bezha@gov.nt.ca (link sends e-mail) to register or call (867) 767-9212 ext. 63261 - May 29: FORT PROVIDENCE, Snowshoe Inn Boardroom.
6:00 - 9:00pm
Email Michelle_Keizer@gov.nt.ca (link sends e-mail) to register or call (867) 872-0912. - May 29: FORT SIMPSON, Fort Simpson Territorial Park, Kitchen Shelter.
2:00 - 4:00pm
Email Stephanie_Hardisty@gov.nt.ca (link sends e-mail) to register or call (867) 695-7516 - May 29: YELLOWKNIFE, Janvier Room, Explorer Hotel.
10:00 - 12:00 noon (Workshop 1)
1:15 - 3:15pm (Workshop 2)
Email Lorraine_Bezha@gov.nt.ca (link sends e-mail) to register or call (867) 767-9212 ext. 63261 - May 29: NORMAN WELLS, Edward Hodgson Building (1A Raven Road)
7:00 - 9:00pm
Email Kacee_Hunter@gov.nt.ca (link sends e-mail) to register or call (867) 587-7165 - May 30: HAY RIVER, Hay River Reserve, Community Complex
1:00 - 3:00pm
Email Michelle_Keizer@gov.nt.ca (link sends e-mail) to register or call (867) 872-0912. - May 30: YELLOWKNIFE, Janvier Room, Explorer Hotel.
10:00 - 12:00 noon (Workshop 1)
1:15 - 3:15pm (Workshop 2)
Email Lorraine_Bezha@gov.nt.ca (link sends e-mail) to register or call (867) 767-9212 ext. 63261 - May 31: FORT SIMPSON, Fort Simpson Territorial Park, Kitchen Shelter
6:00 - 8:00pm
Email Stephanie_Hardisty@gov.nt.ca (link sends e-mail) to register or call (867) 695-7516 - May 31: YELLOWKNIFE, Katimavik Room A, Explorer Hotel.
10:00 - 12:00 noon (Workshop 1)
1:15 - 3:15pm (Workshop 2)
Email Lorraine_Bezha@gov.nt.ca (link sends e-mail) to register or call (867) 767-9212 ext. 63261 - June 1: YELLOWKNIFE, Janvier Room, Explorer Hotel.
10:00 - 12:00 noon (Workshop 1)
1:15 - 3:15pm (Workshop 2)
Email Lorraine_Bezha@gov.nt.ca (link sends e-mail) to register or call (867) 767-9212 ext. 63261 - June 1: YELLOWKNIFE **FRENCH SESSION**, Bush Pilot Boardroom, Explorer Hotel.
11:00 - 1:00pm
Email Shannon_Graf@gov.nt.ca (link sends e-mail) to register to call (867) 767-9202 ext. 63038.
Celebratory Events
- May 31: Celebrate Tourism Week at the Community BBQ in Norman Wells at the Norman Wells Historical Society Museum on May 31 from 4:30 – 7:00pm, hosted in partnership with the Norman Wells Historical Society and the Town of Norman Wells.
- May 31: Enjoy a delicious bannock bake at Queen Elizabeth Territorial Park in Fort Smith on Thursday, May 31st at 6:30 pm. There will be a beaver fleshing and stretching demonstration by local elder Louis Beaulieu and his grandson Ethan Gillis, followed by bannock and tea around the fire.
- June 1 at 5:30-7:30pm – Opening of the Fort Simpson Territorial Park. Stop by to enjoy storytelling, bannock on a stick, a BBQ dinner and more!
- June 2 – Fort Simpson Tourism Golf Tournament. A BBQ will be provided for all participants. This will be working in collaboration with the Seven Spruce Golf Club. Contact Stephanie_Hardisty@gov.nt.ca for more information.