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Snakes, bison and bears in Wood Buffalo! Oh my!

It's late May and the shutterbugs are out in Wood Buffalo National Park to capture pictures of the most northerly red-sided garter snakes in North America. These reptiles have been snoozing away the winter in small limestone caves and crevices in Canada's largest national park, enjoying...

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MY NWT: A lifetime of Nahanni memories

Vanessa Gerlock, product development officer for Nahanni National Park Reserve, is hard pressed to pick her favourite spot in the park. "I have so many!" she exclaims. After a long pause, she finally picks the Ram Plateau as her "most recent favourite spot."

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10 Unique Territorial Parks You Don't Want To Miss

All along our Northern highways beautiful territorial parks are open to new and returning visitors. Take your pick of scenic hiking trails or gorgeous waterfalls. Be in the presence of captivating wildlife. And although each park offers its own memorable adventure, here are 10 unique territorial...

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MY NWT: Sharing Aboriginal Culture

The warm and engaging Joe Bailey, owner and operator of North Star Adventures in Yellowknife, is a natural storyteller. From being chased by an angry bear in the Mackenzie Mountains to camping under the light of the dancing Aurora Borealis in -40C temperatures, he has many tales to tell his guests...

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10 Places to See and Purchase Aboriginal Arts and Crafts

Taking their inspiration from ancient stories, traditional knowledge and personal experience, Inuvialuit, Dene and Metis of the Northwest Territories create captivating art in a variety of media. These NWT products are available in galleries and gifts shops in many communities. The following are...

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