On the north side of the Mackenzie River is Norman Wells, a town rich with Canadian history dating back to the late 19th century oil prospecting. It's also the centre for the Sahtu, the heartland of the Mackenzie Valley and the home of wilderness adventure.
If you've ever wanted to live a day in the life of an authentic Northerner, Arctic Adventure Tours' Fabulous Fun Run is your chance.
You'll have canine power in the palm of your hands, as you command a team of your own dogs going 20 mph. Safely controlled by experienced supervisors, you'll...
It's an oh-so-familiar story that you will hear from many Northerners you meet. Tracy Therrien grew up in Edmonton but moved to Hay River 24 years ago for a little while - and she's still here. "I was coming to make my millions," she laughs. "I would spend a couple of years here and...
When most people think of succulent food their minds begin to wander to foreign places. Some people dream of escargot in France. Others conjure up images of Sicilian pizza pies. And many will have their thoughts drift off to the newest fusion restaurant in New York. Competing with that is hard, but...
