April 16th is the day that we’ve all been waiting for. Check your gear and grab your marshmallows because the NWT Parks website opens tomorrow for bookings! Here are some quick tips to help you get that coveted site for the days you want.
ITI News
Minister Wally Schumann joined Executive Director for the Diamond Empowerment Fund Nancy Orem Lyman and Winter Bailey of the Mine Training Society today to announce a new $25,000 scholarship fund for 18-30 year-olds in the NWT and Kitikmeot region of Nunavut to further their careers in mining-related fields.
ITI’s Beaufort Delta regional office recently partnered with Air North and Maritime Travel to host a familiarization tour with nine travel agents from across Canada in the NWT’s northernmost region.
Over 50 participants attended an arts appreciation event at the Western Arctic School of Music (WASM), in Inuvik on March 24th making it a smashing success.
After the 2016 fire consumed the lodge that had been hosting anglers and outdoor enthusiasts for 34 years, the owners of Namushka Lodge felt as if they had “lost a family member.” But even as the last of the fire was still smoldering, the family had started to plan the rebuild. Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program
The Department of ITI South Slave regional office has committed to installing professional displays in each of its communities to showcase and market the talents and products of local and regional artists.
Ninety permits are up for grabs this Sunday, April 7th at the NWT Parks Extended Stay Draw for the North Slave Region!
Tourism operators in Tuktoyaktuk received tips and tricks for expanding their tourism businesses last weekend. They came as part of training organized by the GNWT’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI).
It’s no wonder Peter Magill loves Hay River! Home to the K’amba Winter Carnival, Hay Days Festival, Polar Pond Hockey and prime locations for fishing, kayaking or enjoying the best beach in the Northwest Territories, Hay River has a lot to offer.
For the second year running, the Yellowknife Farmer’s Market is gearing up for another season by hosting Lunch & Learn sessions to help northern gardeners get the most out of the short summer season.









