Upcoming Events

May 2013

Yellowknife's Greatest Indoor Show
Yellowknife, mid-May
Phone: 867.920.4944
2011 Annual Spring Trade show. Open to the general public. $5 Admission. Open 10AM - 5PM Sat & Sun. Held at the Multiplex.

White Fox Jamboree
Sachs Harbour, early May
Phone: 867.690.4351
First week in May traditional events and celebration of spring.

Ptarmigan Ptheatrics Spring Musical
Yellowknife, first two weeks of May
Phone: 867.766.6101
www.naccnt.ca
This theatre company has showcased local talent in musicals at NACC since 1991. Come enjoy this year's production.

Boreal Piecemakers Quilt Exhibit
Fort Smith, all year long
Phone: 867.872.2859
Traditional and contemporary arts and fine crafts workshops are offered through the year at Northern Life Museum and Cultural Centre.

Fishing Derby
Fort Resolution, mid May
Phone: 867.394.4541
Spring fishing derby just in time to catch coneys (inconnu). Contests for biggest, smallest, etc. $20 per person to participate.

LETR – Freezin' for a Reason Polar Plunge
Yellowknife, mid May
Long Lake at Fred Henne Terr. Park. An exhilarating fundraiser that draws people from across Canada to Yellowknife to take the icy plunge! Organized by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Prizes. Call for exact dates and details.

Wood Buffalo National Park - Music in the Park
Wood Buffalo National Park - Salt River Day Use Area, mid May
Phone: 867.872.7960 or 867.872.3065
Meet at the Visitor Centre at the scheduled time and come prepared with water, snacks, insect repellent & weather-appropriate attire. NOON - 5 PM

Wood Buffalo National Park - Snake Pit Tour
Wood Buffalo National Park - Salt River Day Use Area, mid May
Phone: 867.872.7960 or 867.872.3065
Pre-register for all hikes by visiting the Visitor Centre at #149 McDougal Rd. or by phone. Meet at the Visitor Centre for a 10AM start and come prepared with water, snacks, insect repellent & weather-appropriate attire.

Wood Buffalo National Park - BioBlitz Photo Hike
Wood Buffalo National Park, late May
Phone: 867.872.7960 or 867.872.3065
May 22 through May 28, we will offer free guided hikes starting from 10AM on the North Loop, South Loop, Grosbeak Lake, Rainbow Lakes and Lake side trail. Fort Smith's local photography group "Click" will do basic camera lessons during each hike.

June 2013

NorthWords Writers Festival
Yellowknife, May 30-June 2
www.northwordsfestival.ca
The 6th annual writers festival featuring local and invited authors to give readings and promote their works, including open mic events and writing workshops.

Storytelling Road Festival (Northern Arts and Cultural Centre)
End of May to mid June
Phone: 867.766.6101
www.naccnt.ca
A traveling storytelling festival with events in Behchoko, Fort Liard, Fort Simpson, Kakisa, Enterprise, Hay River, Fort Smith, and Fort Resolution.

5th Annual Rivers to Oceans Day
Yellowknife, June
Phone: 867.669.4900
Department of Fisheries and Oceans hosts this full day of events and activities designed to entertain and educate about aquatic habitat and ecosystems. Contact the DFO office for accurate dates and events.

Fourth Annual Fun in the Sun Golf Tournament
Yellowknife June, 14
Phone: 867.873.5007
This event is being hosted by Northwest Territories Tourism. Registration at 11 am, shotgun start at 12 pm. Registration includes a golfer's pack, 18 holes of golf and dinner.

Midnight Sun Triathlon
Yellowknife, June 16
www.ykmultisport.com
Sweat your way through this triathlon which takes participants from the Ruth Inch Pool, around the airport loop and along Frame Lake Trail. Have a terrific workout while enjoying beautiful Yellowknife scenery.

Miners Picnic
Yellowknife, mid June
Phone: 867.873.5281
Celebrating the Mineral History in the Northwest Territories! Come for a free BBQ, the mine rescue competition, gold panning, and other events

Beer Barge
Yellowknife, June
Phone: 867.873.6078
Live entertainment will include music and storytelling. Several dignitaries will speak about Yellowknife history and the importance of the barges. Cost of the event is $25.

Canadian North Midnight Sun Golf Classic
Yellowknife, mid June
Phone: 867.873.4326
www.yellowknifegolf.com
A long standing highlight of the summer season. Tee off under the sun at midnight. Banquets and pro workshops. Lots of prizes.

Father's Day Fishing Derby
Fort Resolution, June Father's Day weekend
Phone: 867.394.4541
$100/adult. Contact the community office for more details.

Deh Cho Open Golf Tournament
Fort Simpson, mid June
Phone: 867.695.2787
Celebrate Aboriginal Day in Fort Simpson with some friendly competition at the 7 Spruce golf course. The event starts with canoe races. Call golf course for more details.

Midnight Sun Motorcycle Poker Run
Yellowknife, June 20
http://www/nwtra.ca/
Join the NWT Rider's Association as they rev up and roar through the streets of Yellowknife for this annual event. Meet at Bristol Pit at 11:30pm and take a quick ride through town before heading out to Yellowknife River. The return trip will end at Tim Hortons where you can enjoy a coffee and pastry. Cost of event is $10 per person.

Summer Solstice Fun Run
Inuvik, mid June
Phone: 867.777.8636
www.inuvik.ca
Sign up for a 5 km, 10 km, or half-marathon run beneath the stunning midnight sun. (Officially on the morning of the 19th).

Yellowknife Summer Solstice Festival
Yellowknife, June 21
Phone: 867.766.3865
www.solsticefestival.ca
Where music and culture meet community spirit... lots of live performances at venues all around Yellowknife. Visit our website for details on time and location.

Kingalik Jamboree
Ulukhaktok, June Father's Day Weekend
Phone: 867.396.8000
Celebrate the return of the kingalik (king elder duck) with traditional events such as tea-boiling, duck plucking, fish filleting. Outings with families to greet the ducks, square dancing, traditional events and contests, seal skinning, traditional dress, outdoor events, feasts, bike races, relay races and a scavenger hunt.

Annual Eco-Challenge
Norman Wells, end of June
Phone: 867.587.2238
This is a three part race that could include canoeing on the Mackenzie River, followed by a bike race from the river to the start of a hiking trail, and ending with a hike/run to the top of the Hamar Mountain.

National Aboriginal Day
June 21
Territorial holiday with events in all communities. Contact town offices for details.

July 2013

11th Annual Open Sky Festival
Fort Simpson, early July
Phone: 867.695.3005
Annual multidisciplinary arts festival. A range of art forms including story telling, moose hair tufting, theatre, modern dance, traditional fiddling and new media screenings. Workshops are available for audience participation

7th Annual Tlicho Gathering
Whati, early July
Phone: 867.392.6381
info@tlicho.com
Annual gathering and assembly. A celebration of the social, political and cultural activities of the Tlicho.

Hay Days Festival
Hay River, July 6-8th
info@haydays.ca
www.haydays.ca
Hay Days Music, Arts and Cultural Festival takes place in July in Hay River NWT!

Cole Crook Fiddling Camp
Hay River, first full week of July
Phone: 867.874.6680
In honour of a young fiddler who died in a plane crash in Norman Wells. Evening performances Wednesday to Friday. Admission by donation.

18th Annual Fly-Fishing Derby
Great Slave Lake, early July
Phone: 867.873.4334
www.enodah.com
Hosted at Trout Rock Lodge, come try your hand at fly-fishing at one of the most beautiful locations around. Contests, fly-fishing lessons, shore lunches and more!

19th Annual Ability Cup Regatta
Yellowknife, early July
Race starts at 1:00pm at the Cruising Club by Giant Mine.
Free admission, BBQ, entertainment and fun!
Entertainment from 1pm-4:30pm. Everyone welcome!

Little Buffalo River Fishing Derby
Fort Resolution, early July
Phone: 867.394.4541

Kingland Open Golf Tournament
Fort Simpson, mid July
Phone: 867.695.2787
Prizes, BBQ, and Hole in One contest.
Located at the 7 Spruce golf course. Call golf course for more details.

Midnight Sun Float Plane Fly-In
Yellowknife, July 12-14
Phone: 867.873.4036
www.floatplaneflyin.com
There are over 40 types of aircraft that come into Yellowknife and dock in Old Town. Come down and view these aviation wonders. Events and activities to take part in. Visit the website for more details: www.floatplaneflyin.com..

Canol Float Plane Fly-In
Norman Wells, July 15-16
Phone: Warren Wright (867) 587-2288
Email: warren@north-wrightairways.com

This summer, experience the history of northern flying and its role in the growth of the oil industry by participating in the Canol Float Plane Tour in the Town of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories.

Parks Day
Mid July
www.parksday.ca
An opportunity to participate in one of hundreds of unique and fun events taking place at parks and sites from coast to coast to coast. Events take place in several NWT communities. Contact local town offices for details.

Billy Joss Open Celebrity Golf Tournament
Ulukhaktok,  July 20, 21, 22.
Phone: 867.396.8000
Each summer the Billy Joss Open Celebrity Golf Tournament is held to raise funds for literacy programs in the north. The three-day tournament includes both day and night golfing under the 24 hour sun.

Folk on the Rocks
Yellowknife, mid July
Phone: 867.920.7806
www.folkontherocks.com
Yellowknife's own music festival takes the stage at Long Lake for a weekend of fine northern and international music, specialty food and arts and crafts.

Rampart Rendezvous
Fort Good Hope, mid July
Phone: Edna 867.598.2154 or Shawna 867.598.2231 ext. 229
A bustling weekend event that draws 1500 people annually! Come out for the fun!

Kiwanis Family Day & Fishing Derby
Hay River, mid July
Phone: 867.874.6727
Enter a good old-fashioned fish derby as a part of the Kiwanis Family Day in the middle of July each year.

Pine Lake Picnic
Fort Smith, mid July
Annual picnic sponsored by Fort Smith businesses and hosted by Wood Buffalo National Park. Everyone welcome for events, hand games, contests, and prizes.

25th Anniversary of the Great Northern Arts Festival
Inuvik, July 12-21
Phone: 867.777.3536 / 8638
www.gnaf.org
This annual event occurs in mid-July and lasts for 10 days. The festival features up to 80 visual artists and 40 performers from across the north who gather each summer in Inuvik to celebrate the diversity that is Canada's North. There are Inuit, Inuvialuit, Gwich'in, Dene, Metis and other First Nations, as well as non-Aboriginal artists and artisans.

Theatre on the Lake
Yellowknife, end of July
www.theatreonthelake.wordpress.com
Theatre on the Lake brings Yellowknifers the experience of the theatre on the stunning shores of Frame Lake. Featuring local playwrights, directors and actors, Theatre on the Lake is the only festival of its kind in the Northwest Territories!

Shingle Point Summer Games
Aklavik, second last weekend of July
Phone: 867.978.2351
Shingle Point Camp and Whaling Station - cultural games, outdoor games, competitions and prizes.

Community Arts & Crafts Exhibit
Fort Smith, all summer
Phone: 867.872.2859
A summer-long exhibition of arts and crafts by regional artists and the Northern Life Museum and Cultural Centre.

Pre-PaddleFest Events
Fort Smith, end of July
www.fskayak.webs.com
Join the Fort Smith Paddling Club for Pre-PaddleFest activities. Outdoor activities for everyone both land and water based. Check out kayaking and canoeing clincics along with recreational day trips. If you prefer to stay on dry land tag along on one of the numerous group hikes scheduled throughout the week! For more information please check the website.

4th Annual Slave River PaddleFest
Fort Smith, end of July
www.fskayak.webs.com or call Kirsten 867.872.2847
Fort Smith Paddling Club. River trips, contests spectator friendly competition, kayaking and canoeing, whitewater, flat water, youth kayak games, whitewater rafting on the best rapids ever! Don't miss the Flotilla & Race from Hay Camp to Fort Fitz along the historical fur trade route. Visitors are always welcome to this amazing historical and cultural event! Check out the website for accurate dates and contact information.

Old Town Ramble & Ride
Yellowknife, end of July
http://oldtownyk.ca
An eco-friendly festival that brings together Old Town merchants, artists and musicians. Event highlights old town's uniqueness to tourists and Yellowknifers alike. Activities for the whole family!

August 2013

Mackenzie Daze Celebration
Fort Providence, August long weekend
Phone: 867.699.3441
Mid-summer celebration on the upper Mackenzie River with cultural events, canoe races, adult and youth talent shows and more.

Annual Commissioner's Cup Race
Yellowknife/Hay River, August long weekend
http://sail.ssimicro.com
Great Slave Cruising Club- one of the longest fresh-water races in North America. The race starts on Friday at 9 am. Races resumes from Hay River on Sunday at 9 am. Boats return sometime Monday.

Merchants Open
Fort Smith, August long weekend
Phone: 867.872.4653
Golf tournament at Pelican Rapids Golf Course. Phone golf course for more details.

Nahendeh Classic Golf Tournament
Fort Simpson, August long weekend
Phone: 867.695.2787
4 person best ball tournament. Dinner and prizes will follow the event. Located at the 7 Spruce golf course. Call golf course for more details.

Gateway Jamboree
Enterprise, first Saturday of August
Phone: 867.984.3636
Experience an amazing day of family fun and entertainment just a few kilometres north of scenic Twin Falls Gorge. Music! Food! Crafts!

Culture Week on Mission Island
Fort Resolution, mid August
Phone: 867.394.4291
Local instructors teach dry meat making, bannock, canoeing, rabbit snares, drumming, moosehide tanning, and setting fish nets. Participants rotate among the demonstrations. Camping encouraged. Road access.

Midway Lake Festival
Fort McPherson, August 3-5
Phone: 867.952.2017
Celebrating its 26th anniversary in 2011, Midway Lake attracts old-time fiddlers, as well as local bands. There is bus service from Fort McPherson. Bring a tent- food and crafts available at this annual family festival. Held at Midway Lake, 30 km from Fort McPherson on the Dempster Highway

South Slave Friendship Festival
Fort Smith, August
Phone: 867.872.3065
www.fortsmith.ca
23rd annual festival - 3 days of music from the NWT and internationally, every single venue in town is used every evening. This festival will feature a variety of music - traditional, rock, country and much more.

Happy Daze in Behchoko
Behchoko, August 19-21
Phone: 867.392.65000
Join the community of Behchoko for Happy Daze 2011. Friday August 19 to Sunday August 21. Talent shows, tournaments, dances and more. Don't miss this fun filled weekend for the whole family. Contact the town office for more details. Online schedule available at www.tlicho.ca

 Norman Wells Music Festival
Norman Wells, mid August
Phone: 867-587-6678
Hosted at the Ray Persson Memorial Arena.

6th Annual Canadian Zinc Open
Fort Simpson, mid August
Phone: 867.695.2787
Prizes, BBQ, and Hole in One contest.
Located at the 7 Spruce golf course. Call golf course for more details.

Inuvik Fall Fair
Inuvik, mid August
Phone: 867.777.3267
Held at the Community Greenhouse. Games for all ages. BBQ, face painting, and gardening competition. Contact Inuvik Community Greenhouse for more details.

Ikhalukpik Jamboree
Paulatuk, August
Phone: 867.580.3709
Celebrate the return of the Arctic Char with traditional games and drum dances. Crib night, Opening Ceremonies, Jamboree King & Queen, Good Man/Woman competitions (13 events).

8th Annual End of the Road Music Festival
Inuvik, end of August
Phone: 867.678.5426
Come down to the Midnight Sun Complex and to Jim Koe Park to enjoy 2 fantastic days of music, dancing, and festivities.

Kiwanis Open Golf Tournament
Hay River, end of August
Phone: 867.874.6290
www.hayrivergolfclub.com
Best ball golf tournament at Hay River Golf Club.

Endless Summer Sundays
Yellowknife, end of August
Phone: 867.920.7806
Join us at the Folk on the Rocks Beer Gardens to listen to some fantastic local musicians, and celebrate another incredible Yellowknife summer! 12-7PM.

Oceans Day
Alternating communities every year, end of August
Phone: 867.777.7500
Full day of events for the whole family. Parade, community feast, various games for adults and children, relay races and mini boat races.

Canoe Days
Tsiigehtchic, August
Phone: 867.953.3361
Canoe races, talent shows, jigging/dancing contest, drum dancing.

Marilyn Sanderson Memorial Fishing Derby
Fort Resolution, end of August
Phone: 867.394.4541
Named for a community Elder who cared about kids and their families having something to do together. Come on out and join us!

Annual Community Fair
Wrigley, end of August
Phone: 867.581.3321
Youth/adult hand games tournament, community feast, crib tournament and talent shows!

September 2013

Aklavik Dizzy Daze
Aklavik, September long weekend
Phone: 867.978.2351
Fall celebration Labour Day weekend featuring casinos, competitions and fun activities for the whole family. All events held in the Sittichinli Recreation Centre.

8th Annual Canzeal Cup
Yellowknife, September long weekend
http://sail.ssimicro.com
Great Slave Cruising Club, eighth annual Canzeal Cup race to Moose Bay. Departs on Saturday and returns on Monday. For those who do not want to race, come out for a great weekend of sailing and stories!

Fiddling and Jigging Talent Show
Hay River, September
Phone: 867.874.6581
The biggest fiddling and jigging championship North of 60! The event raises funds for music programs, preserves the culture and promotes northern artists.

Indian Summer Daze
Whati, September
Phone: 867.573.3401
Community feast, dance, hand games tournament, canoe races, traditional games and a fishing derby.

2nd Annual Inuvik Heritage Festival
Inuvik, September
Phone: 867.777.8600
Heritage Festival in Inuvik.

Yellowknife Golf Club - Glow Ball Tournament
Yellowknife, September
Phone: 867.873.4326
www.yellowknifegolf.com
This perhaps is one of the largest Glow Ball tournaments in North America. Sign up early! Includes golfing, dinner and prizes awarded. Call Yellowknife Golf Course for more details.

First Air Open Golf Tournament
Ft. Simpson, September
Phone: 867.695.2787
Golf Tournament held at the Seven Spruce Golf Club. Contact golf club for more details.

5th Annual First Air - LETR Hercules Pull Challenge
Yellowknife, second weekend in September
Phone: 867.445.7245
Strong minded and bold hearted teams of 15 individuals will compete in a friendly competition to pull together in the ultimate challenge of moving a plane weighing over 90,000 lbs in the fastest time possible. Trophies are awarded to the top teams in each category and all team members are eligible to win a variety of draw prizes. BBQ will follow event.

Hay River Fall Fair
Hay River, second weekend in September
Phone: Shelia 867.874.2532 or Linda 867.874.2955
This event promotes the arts and crafts of the South Slave region. Arts/crafts demonstrations, food vendors and a petting zoo. Lots of fun for the whole family.

Annual Glow Ball Tournament
Fort Smith, September
Phone: 867.872.4653
Come golf under the glow of the northern lights and glow in the dark balls! A unique experience. Phone Pelican Rapids golf course for more details.

8th Annual ArtsWeek
Yellowknife,
www.aurora-arts.nt.ca/
All events are free and are open to the public and held at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Center. Many exhibitions, displays and demonstrations.

Deninoo Days
Fort Resolution, end of September
Phone: 867.394.4556
Join in or watch triathlon, baseball, canoe and boat races, traditional games andcultural activities for all ages.                                                                                                                                                            

3rd Annual Culture Days
Yellowknife, September
Participate in activities that celebrate the creative expression of your community. Culture Days features free, hands-on, interactive activities and "behind the scenes" experiences where you can get up close and discover a world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators and designers.

Festival of the Midnight Sun
Yellowknife, September
Phone: 867 873-3429    
Extend your Summer! Come out and enjoy tons of local Yellowknife talent at Northern united Place. Arts Market starts at 1:00pm live music starts at 2:00pm. Beverages and cake will be served and a pizza party wraps up the evening.

Thrills in the Hills
Yellowknife, September
ykmultisport@theedge.ca       
This  timed cross-country run at the ski club will take you through rock, soil, forest and hills. A perfect way to end the YK Multisport season and usher in the fall, be sure to come out! Check back in at our website as the event approaches for registration details.

WAMP 5TH Annual International Film Festival               
Yellowknife, September
Phone: 867.766.2586           
The 6th annual Yellowknife International Film Festival (YKIFF) consists of film screenings with workshops, artist talks and discussions, This year strong themes have emerged in the programming including a circumpolar theme with films from the NWT, Nunavut, and Russia.

October 2013

 9th Annual Star-Gazing Night
Hay River, October
Phone: 867.874.3539
Held at the Hay River Heritage Society (Museum). Includes an old-fashioned bean supper, local entertainment and a great night of star-gazing.

Hay River Wine Festival
Hay River, October
Phone: 867.874.5325
Annual Rotary Wine Festival, featuring local art auction.

Halloween Events
Aklavik, end of October
Phone: 867.978.2351
Various community events to celebrate Halloween! Contact the recreation office for more details.

Sneeze and Freeze Golf Tournament
Fort Simpson, October
Phone: 867.695.2787
7 Spruce Golf Course in Fort Simpson hosts this chilly autumn golf tournament; the last one of the year. Wear your toque and mitts! Call golf course for more details.

November

Norman Wells Annual Pre-Christmas Sale
Norman Wells, November
Phone: 867.587.2415
The Norman Wells Historical Society's Annual Pre-Christmas Sale.
  
Santa Claus Parade
Yellowknife, November
Phone: 867.920.5676
Starting at 6 pm the City of Yellowknife is hosting its 24th annual Santa Claus Parade!

Hanna Stewart Memorial Loche Derby
Aklavik, November
Phone: 867.978.2351
The 19th annual ice fishing derby is fun for the whole family. The dates depend on the river ice. Prizes for the heaviest, longest, lightest, and shortest loche (burbot or mariah, a cod-like fish).

Community Arts & Fine Crafts Christmas Sale
Fort Smith, November
Phone: 867.872.2859
A great shopping opportunity for that original gift from an original place. Arts and fine craft displays by local Fort Smith artists. Come meet the artists! From 1 - 3 pm at the Aurora College foyer.

Great Northern Arts Festival Christmas Craft Fair
Inuvik, November
Phone: 867.777.8638
Find the perfect northern gift when the Great Northern Arts Society presents this amazing showcase of local arts, culture, and craftsmanship.

5th Annual Aurora Arts Society Art Expo
Yellowknife, November
info@aurora-arts.nt.ca
The 4rd Annual Aurora Arts Society Art Expo at 11:00am-4:00pm at the Multiplex

Rotary / Lions Charity Auction                                               November                                                                                                                Doors open at 1 pm, auction starts at 2pm at Arena Community Hall.

December 2013

Christmas Lights Across Canada
Yellowknife, December 1
Join the City of Yellowknife and the Legislative Assembly for this annual festivity. Event being at 4:45pm at City Hall. For more details phone 920-5676.

5th Annual Pine Lake Classic Ski Tour
Fort Smith, December 4
Phone: 867.872.7927
Event starts at 11AM and will follow the route around the south side of Pine Lake. Skiers start and finish at the Warden and Visitor Services cabins where chilli, buns and drinks are provided. Along the route there are rest stops at the Day Use shelter and Kettle Point where snacks and hot drinks are available. The entire route is 17.6 km. Children welcome. No pets.

Bella Dance Academy presents "The Nutcracker"
Yellowknife, December 8 - 10
Phone: 867.766.6101
A timeless classic with an exciting new twist! Call NACC for details and tickets.

Christmas Games
Ulukhaktok, December 24 - January 4
Games, dances and community events throughout the holiday season.

Boxing Day Ski
Fort Smith, December 26
Phone: 867.872.8400
www.skifortsmith.ca
Fort Smith Ski Club will host the Boxing Day Ski and Potluck Brunch. Meet at clubhouse on December 26. Contact Ski club for more details.

Christmas/New Years Eve Events
Aklavik, December 10 - 31
Phone: 867.978.2351
Various holiday events for the whole family. Contact the recreation office for more details.

Santa Claus Parade
Inuvik, December 18
Phone: 867.777.8600
Town of Inuvik Santa Claus Parade

New Year's Eve Celebrations
Hay River, December 31
Phone: 867.874.6522
Hay River will welcome 2012 in style with celebrations from Noon - Midnight on Dec. 31st. There will be a number of free activities - swimming, skating and shinny hockey. At night, there will be a bonfire followed by the traditional fireworks display on the Hay River as the New Year arrives!

New Years Eve Fireworks
Yellowknife, December 31
Phone: 867.920.5676
The New Years Eve Fireworks will take place on Frame Lake on December 31, starting at 9:30 p.m. Residents are invited to come down to City Hall to take in the fireworks.

January 2014

Crafts and Fine Art Workshops
Fort Smith, throughout the year
Phone: 867.872.2859
Traditional and contemporary crafts and fine arts workshops run throughout the year at the Northern Life Museum and Cultural Centre. Please call for more details and dates.

Sunrise Festival
Inuvik, early January
Phone: 867.777.8618
www.inuvik.ca
The 25th annual celebration of the return of the sun to the community. Bonfire and fireworks on the Saturday closest to the sunrise.

Banff Festival of Mountain Film
Yellowknife, mid-January
www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/
View a selection of the world's best mountain films and videos when the tour comes to Yellowknife. Tickets will become available at NACC / Overlander Sports in Yellowknife.

Yellowknife Northern Performers' Festival (Northern Arts and Cultural Centre)
Yellowknife, January
Phone: 867.766.6101
www.naccnt.ca
NACC is proud to present its annual Northern Performers Festival, featuring established and emerging stars on the entertainment scene "north of 60."
Check the NACC website for coming events.

Kole Crook Fiddle Association January Jamboree
Fort Simpson, January
6th Annual mid-winter traditional fiddling Jamboree!

Robert Burns Dinner and Dance                                                                            Yellowknife, late-January
Phone: 867.920.4733
The NWT Pipe Band's annual Robert Burns Dinner & Dance is a celebration of Scotland's favorite poet and features a traditional Burns Night Dinner (including haggis) along with Highland piping & drumming, Highland dancing, Scottish Country Dancing and a DJ dance. Tickets available at Office Compliments or from the NWT Pipe Band members.

February 2013

3rd Annual Vandell Ventures/SSI  Fun Run
Fort Providence, late February
Phone: 867.699.3511
Join in on the snowmobile races in Fort Providence. Over 100 km of thick, fluffy snow with a lunch along the way. Prizes for: hill climb competition, best looking sled suit, best sled carving, best sled wheelie. Excellent hotel discount to all attending at the Snowshoe Inn in Fort Providence.

NWT Ski Day
Yellowknife, February
Phone: 867.669.9754
Come see the trails of the YK Ski Club. There will be some activities including a scavenger hunt and a tour to the 'ice falls'. This is a GET ACTIVE event and there are prizes to be won just for participation. Refreshments will be available.

Cabin Fever Music Festival
Yellowknife, February
www.musicnwt.ca
This event brings Yellowknife musicians together for a great mid-winter music festival.

City of Yellowknife Heritage Week
Yellowknife, late February
Phone:867-920-5614
The city of Yellowknife's Heritage Committee would like to incite the public to attend the many events through February 20-26. Come have some fun and see parts of our unique Heritage.

March

SnowKing Winter Festival
Yellowknife, month of March
snowking.ca
Phone: 867-669-1571
The SnowKing Winter Festival celebrates its 18th year! Come visit the snow castle on Yellowknife's Back Bay and stay for art exhibits, live music, a film festival, family events, a hockey tournament and great hot chocolate throughout the month. Open 12-5 daily, with weekend evening events. Check the website for schedule details. 

Frozen Dog Film Festival
Yellowknife, March
Phone: 867.669.1571
Part of the SnowKing Winter Festival. Come down to the castle for the 12th annual Frozen Dog Film Festival. Brought to us by Western Arctic Moving Pictures.

K'amba Winter Carnival
Hay River, early March
Phone: 867.874.6701
A family weekend full of activities with something for everyone- children and adult talent shows, dog sled races, outdoor activities, raffles, hand games and lots of prizes. 

Fitz-Smith Thebacha Loppet
Fort Smith, early March
www.zone4.ca
thebacha.loppet@gmail.com
The Thebacha Loppet is a spring classic ski tour for skiers of all ages and abilities. Its a great family event with everyone from Jackrabbits and grannies to four time Olympians and national team members participating. The full loppet is approx. 30 kilometres with shorter loops from several check points along the route.

Beavertail Jamboree
Fort Simpson, March
Phone: 867-695-3300
Beavertail Jamboree is held in Fort Simpson annually in early March. Participating in the regional winter carnival featuring snowmobile races, traditional games, youth activities, talent shows, dances, sports and entertainment. 

Wood Buffalo Frolics/Muffaloose Days
Fort Smith, early March
Phone: 867.872.3065
www.fortsmith.ca
The Frolics is a weekend event with a community feast, dances, games, hockey tournament and dog sled races. Most popular is the caban a sucre - the sugar shack where maple syrup is poured over snow for a scrumptious winter treat!

5th Annual Volleyball Tournament
Yellowknife, March
Phone: 867.445-5527
www.ykbeach@gmail.com
Held on Yellowknife Bay next to the Snow Castle. This is an open event, meaning any team can sign up. Beach rules will apply, although with wearing mitts and other winter gear, there are some exceptions. Teams can sign up through email. 

Polar Pond Hockey Tournament
Hay River, March
Web: www.polarpondhockey.com
Phone: 867.874.6522
Join us on the ice with 10 rinks, a live band, fireworks, beer gardens and other festivities throughout the night. Held at Fisherman's wharf site.

Hay River Ice Fishing Derby
Hay River, March 16
Phone: Frazer Pike at 1.867.875.7112
Email: kmcbryan@hotmail.com or reliablegroupltd@gmail.com
 The ice fishing derby in Hay River is on March 16 at 2 Season Campground. Registration starts at 10am and the derby runs from 1:00-4:00pm. There are lots of amazing prizes! Tickets are available at Buffalo Airways office in Hay River and online at www.2seasonsadventures.com.

Spring Carnival - NWT Dogsled Championships - Marilyn Sanderson Memorial Hockey Tournament
Fort Resolution, March
Phone: 867.394.4556
A weekend to celebrate Spring! Guitar Hero competition for the kids, the Cecil Lafferty dog races and the annual Victor Lafferty Memorial cribbage tournament. Hockey tournament and a volleyball tournament as well. 

Iceolation Art Show
Yellowknife, March
Phone: 867.920.0711
Annual artist show on the theme of ice. Opening at the Snow Castle. Exhibition at Down to Earth Gallery the following week. 

Annual Frostbite 45
Yellowknife, March
www.ykmultisport.com
The race starts and finishes at the Yellowknife Ski Club. If follows a 45km loop onto Back Bay, Walsh Lake, Prosperous Lake and return via Hay Lake. Registration opens February 7 at www.ykmulitsport.com and follow the links. Join us for an exciting 1-day, 45km ski or run winter race!

Top of the World Ski Loppet
Inuvik, March
Phone: 867.777.8618
www.inuvik.ca
This annual event organized by the Inuvik Ski Club invites racers to compete in six different races ranging from 150M to 150KM

Moccasin Spring Carnival
Wrigley, end of March
Phone: 867.581.3321
This Wrigley cultural event is the place to find traditional games, tea boiling, bannock making, log splitting, foot races and a talent show. 

Diavik 150 Canadian Championship Dog Derby
Yellowknife, end of March
Phone: 867.445.7223
The Annual Diavik 150 Canadian Championship Dog Derby will be held in March in Yellowknife.

Deh Cho Bison Jamboree
Fort Providence, end of March
Phone: 867.669.3441
The celebration takes place in late March and early April in Ft. Providence. Visitors have lots to enjoy, like hand games, talent shows, snowmobile races, family dances and traditional competitions like tea boiling and log splitting.

Long John Jamboree
Yellowknife, March 14-17
www.longjohnjamboree.ca
Formerly held as Caribou Carnival, the Long John Jamboree will be held on Great Slave Lake in Yellowknife.

Spring Fling
Norman Wells, March 20-25 
Phone: 867.587.3721
www.normanwells.com
Enjoy the first days of spring in Norman Wells with a parade, dance, snowmobile races, youth soccer tournament, ice golf, barbecue and bonfire!

April

Fishing Derby
Paulatuk, month of April
Phone: 867.580.3709
Come fish for lake trout. Stay for the bragging rights in contests for biggest, longest, and smallest fish. Then enjoy the community feast.

The Annual Northwestel Yellowknife Ski Loppet
Yellowknife, early April
Phone: 867.669.9754
www.skiyellowknife.com
Yellowknife Ski Loppet, everyone is welcome. Especially families and beginner skiers! Takes place on Vee Lake

55th Annual Muskrat Jamboree
Inuvik, early April
Phone: 867.777.3642
www.inuvik.ca
This Friday to Monday festival has several skills contests including snowshoe races, dogsledding, tea boiling and log sawing. Also, the 2nd Annual Muskrat Cup Pond Hockey Tournament will take place.

5th Annual Mackenzie River Jamboree
Tsiigehtchic, late April
Phone: 867.953.3201
Dog sled races, traditional games and snowmobile races

Beluga Jamboree
Tuktoyaktuk mid April
Phone: 867.977.2286
Celebrate springtime on the Arctic coast. Exciting events and contests: snowmobile races, log sawing, harpoon throwing, drum dancing, igloo building and square dancing under the midnight sun. 

Easter Skate
Yellowknife, early April
Phone: 867.920.5676
Free public skate at the Shorty Brown Arena. 6:00 - 7:15PM

Gwich'in Day
Inuvik, late April
Phone: 867.777.8618
Full day of activities with a BBQ lunch!

Mad Trapper Jamboree
Aklavik, late April
Phone: 867.978.2351
A fun weekend of old time dancing, dog sled races, snowmobile races and cultural events.

Easter Games
Ulukhaktok, late April
Phone: 867.369.8000
Four days of community events -indoor and outdoor activities, contests, prizes, and a community feast.

Easter Games
Fort Resolution, early April
Phone: 867.394.4541
A fun-filled weekend for the whole family. 

Peel River Jamboree
Fort Mcpherson,  mid April
Phone: 867.952.2428
Contact town office for details.