Janurary 18, 2019

James Pugsley, founder and President of the Astronomy North Society and Northern Project Manager for AuroraMAX returned to North America’s Aurora capital this month to hold training workshops for tourism professionals. 

Back by popular demand, these one-day training sessions introduce the basics of Aurora science, forecasting and photography. Participants learn how to monitor space weather conditions, learn when and where to watch for auroras and how to respond to questions about Canada’s famous Northern Lights.

Photo: James engaging Aurora industry leaders like tour guides, tourism organizations, visitor centre staff, hotel staff and government employee. Credit: Bill Braden Photography.

Training is provided courtesy of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment and the Astronomy North Society.

With training, support and skills development for service providers in the tourism sector, the GNWT is working to advance excellence in the Northwest Territories’ tourism industry.