Take in our music and art festivals, spring carnivals and outdoor sporting events in spring, summer, autumn or winter.

The summer temperature hovers around 20°C (70°F) with very little rain.

Long, isolated stretches of beautiful scenery in Summer, ice roads in Winter: be prepared

Cross Country Skiing

Skiing Skiers can practice on trails made famous by Canada's first Olympic cross country team. Sisters Sharon and Shirley Firth, and many others from the Northwest Territories, spent 16 years in the forefront of cross country skiing representing Canada at national and international events. Cross country skiing is still popular and future champions are working their way up the skiing ladder.

There's an active ski club in Inuvik, Norman Wells, Yellowknife and other large communities. Many kilometres of trails are groomed each winter. When spring comes, there are friendly races for all ages and visitors are always welcome.

Skiing

Snare Lake Lodge

Comfortable lodge with stunning view, overlooking Snare Lake. Capacity: 10 in six rooms, laundry, business rooms, computer and Intenet access. Meeting room with equipment hookups, some audio-visual equipment available. $250 per night includes all meals. Wekweeti welcomes visitors; In winter, guides with snowmobiles are available, cross-country ski trails...

Salt River Elders Village

Visiting Wood Buffalo National Park? We offer four log cabins out by the Salt River, for rent by the night or the week. These each accommodate 2-3 people. They are insulated and complete with woodstove and firewood, 2 beds each, plus table/chairs. Accessible by road. Available year round,...