The week of April 7-11 is National Tourism Week. Learn more about the NWT tourism industry and discover opportunities and offerings in your community.
Tourism is one of the most exciting and growing sectors of our economy. Visitors spent $129 million in the Northwest Territories in 2023-2024. And that’s just direct spending and doesn’t include the ripple effects felt in every part of the community. Tourism creates jobs, supports local businesses, and helps share and celebrate our culture and way of life.
Visitors come for natural and cultural adventures, and while they are here, they eat, relax, shop and partake in all the entertainment that the community can offer.
During Tourism Week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is offering a range of displays, events and activities across the territory to rekindle the enterprising spirit of locals who want to take part in this ever-growing industry.
Check out the calendar below to see if there are activities you want to participate in:
All Week:
- INUVIK & YELLOWKNIFE Library Display
Visit the local library to find books that will help you become a tourist in your own backyard. - FORT SIMPSON Photo Scavenger Hunt:
Submission deadline Monday, April 14th, at 2pm
Take part in a photo scavenger hunt around the community. Participants will explore local attractions in Fort Simpson. Email Stephen_Meek@gov.nt.ca to get a copy of the scavenger hunt and to ask questions.
Monday, April 7
- FORT MCPHERSON Day 1 – Two-Day Northernmost Host Workshop:
Course Full
NorthernMost Host is a free, two-day training opportunity offered by ITI that prepares participants to welcome visitors and build skills for quality customer service.
Tuesday, April 8
- YELLOWKNIFE Tourism Industry Mixer
5-7pm Downstairs at the Elks
Take this opportunity to mingle with other tourism operators and local business owners to discuss tourism in Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories. - FORT MCPHERSON Day 2 – Two-Day Northernmost Host Workshop
Course Full - FORT SIMPSON Community BBQ
12-2pm Recreation Center lawn, Main Street
Community BBQ to celebrate Tourism Week and the local tourism businesses in the region. - FORT GOOD HOPE Tourism Open House
1-5pm Yamoga Land Corp Office
An opportunity for Tourism Officers, Operators, and members of the public to meet each other and discuss opportunities for the industry and the community.
Wednesday, April 9
- FORT SMITH Tourism Luncheon
11:30am-2pm Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre
The GNWT and The Town of Fort Smith will host a luncheon for Tourism professionals.
Thursday, April 10
- INUVIK Industry Appreciation Night
6:30pm- 8pm Mackenzie Hotel - NORMAN WELLS Tourism Open House
1-5pm Museum
An opportunity for Tourism Officers, Operators, and members of the public to meet each other and discuss opportunities for the industry and the community. - YELLOWKNIFE Travel Talk
6:30PM - 8:00PM Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Auditorium
Sharing photographs as a virtual tour of the many experiences awaiting you in all corners of the Northwest Territories.
Friday, April 11
- HAY RIVER Tourism Luncheon
11:30am-2pm Castaways Cottages and Campground @ the Wilderness Lodge
The GNWT and The Town of Hay River will host a luncheon for Tourism professionals