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Tourism Week

Each year, the Northwest Territories celebrates its largest renewable resource-based industry with Tourism Week.

This year National Tourism Week is April 20-24 and the GNWT is offering a series of events where community members can share pride in their culture and environment while communicating in person with GNWT staff members.

Beaufort Delta

Inuvik- Arctic Market
1:00 pm, April 25, 2026
Presentation highlighting the importance of tourism.

Dehcho

Fort Simpson- ITI Office, 9902 105th Ave
April 20-24
Tourism Week Scavenger Hunt.
Completed answers can be emailed to Stephen_meek@gov.nt.ca or dropped off at the ITI office. Deadline for submissions: Monday, April 27 at 5pm. Prizes will be drawn immediately afterwards. 

Fort Simpson- Recreation Centre - Front Lawn
12 noon, Friday, April 24
Tourism Week Free Community BBQ

North Slave

Yellowknife- Elks Lodge, 4919 49 St
5-10 pm, Thursday, April 23
Annual Tourism Industry Mixer - An opportunity for Tourism Officers, Operators, and members of the public to meet each other and discuss opportunities for the industry and the community

North Slave – Tłı̨chǫ Region

Deadline: May 1, 2026
Youth 20 and under can submit artwork, written work, photos or videos of their communities to win great prizes. This is a great opportunity for youth to share and learn why their community can be attractive to visitors! Deliver your submission at the following locations:

Sahtu

Norman Wells- 2nd Floor Ed Hodgson Building
2-4 pm, Wednesday, April 22
Tourism Open house - An opportunity for Tourism Officers, Operators, and members of the public to meet each other and discuss opportunities for the industry and the community.

Tulita- Hamlet of Tulita Office Complex
2-4 pm Thursday, April 23
Tourism Open house - An opportunity for Tourism Officers, Operators, and members of the public to meet each other and discuss opportunities for the industry and the community

Fort Good Hope - Yamoga Land Corporation Office Complex
3-5pm, Tuesday, April 21
Tourism Open house - An opportunity for Tourism Officers, Operators, and members of the public to meet each other and discuss opportunities for the industry and the community

South Slave

Hay River- Hay River Recreation Centre - Community Hall
11:30-2pm, Wednesday, April 22
The GNWT will host a lunch for operators and members of the public to meet each other and discuss opportunities for the industry and the community.

Fort Smith- Pelican Restaurant
11:30-2pm, Thursday, April 23
The GNWT will host a lunch for operators and members of the public to meet each other and discuss opportunities for the industry and the community.