Yellowknife, NT - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
The Northwest Territories is a tourist destination with much to offer, including distinctive Indigenous cultures, unique communities, vast landscapes, great fishing and hunting, and stunning auroras. Indigenous tourism operators and organizations across the territory continue to work hard to find ways to meet visitor demand, including in more remote areas. Tourism services are being upgraded to help accommodate tourists from all over Canada and the world and to enhance visitor experiences.
Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $1.2 million towards three Indigenous tourism projects to support upgrades and improvements to lodges in small communities and more remote regions of the NWT.
This investment by the Government of Canada will support the NWT's Indigenous tourism businesses, organizations and communities so they are well positioned for sustainable growth and success moving forward, as a strong tourism industry is a key component of NWT's economy.
