The Arts

The Arts Watch a master sculptor create a living, breathing animal from a piece of soapstone. Tour a print-making studio. Or watch the creation of a birchbark basket, complete with porcupine quillwork, then relax at a traditional camp beside a beautiful northern lake.

Listen to the languages of the northern people. Join in traditional get togethers. Take part in a drum dance, sample moose stew and bannock. Travel by dogteam on lakes or the sea ice. Listen to tales of life on the land.

There's a wide range of travel options available in the Northwest Territories, from full cultural immersion to day trips. Meet our northern people - many cultures, many talents.

The Arts

Open Sky Creative Society (OSCS)

Open Sky Festival - June 26th-28th, 2009 The Open Sky Festival (OSF) is an annual multidisciplinary arts festival held since 2001 in Fort Simpson, NWT. It is the largest single programming event for the OSCS. The festival serves as one of the only presentation & dissemination opportunities for artists & audiences in...

Folk on the Rocks

Since 1980, every third weekend in July, over 25 diverse musical acts from North, South and beyond, gather on the sandy shores of Yellowknife's scenic Long Lake to bring you Folk on the Rocks - the coolest Canadian Music Festival north of 60! Set in a natural amphitheater, the breathtaking...

NWT Arts

Visit nwtarts.com to learn more about arts and culture in the Northwest Territories. This site includes profiles of artists, festivals and event listings, information on the types of art being produced here, where to purchase it and much more.

Originals by T-BO

Francois "T-BO" Thibault began this journey from a one-man carving workshop in the small Canadian northern community of Yellowknife. Just like the gems, precious metals and the various materials found in his works, Thibault unique creations stood out and soon the young artist’s vision and passion for...

Snowshoe Arts & Crafts

The home of moose and caribou hair tufting and unique porcupine quill weaving. Visit our shop adjacent to the Snowshoe Cafe and see our selection of fine Dene Arts & Crafts; smoked moosehide moccasins, antler Inuksuks, key rings, jewellry, letter openers, many souvenir items and more. All credit cards accepted. We...