SPECTACULAR - NWTT Travel Trade

MAKI KAWAI / NWTT
SPECTACULAR
NEW PRODUCTSFORTHETRAVELTRADE
We can offer original, stimulating packages for today’s discerning travellers.
This dramatic land is an unrivalled outdoor playground with extraordinary
attractions, seasoned operators and a wide range of travel options. Some
products where we lead the way include:
> Exceptional Aurora viewing
> World-class parks and wilderness including famed Nahanni National Park
and Wood Buffalo National Park
> Hundreds of lakes and rivers, some with spectacular waterfalls. Ideal for fishing,
paddling or cruising
> Vibrant Aboriginal culture displayed at festivals and events across the Northwest Territories
> Rare northern realities. The Midnight Sun. Trusty bush planes and their daring pilots. Minus
40°C temperatures. A network of winter ice roads to explore.
Read on for a look at exclusive travel experiences available
in the Northwest Territories.

WATCH FOR
THESE PRODUCTS
IN 2012
New packages being developed for 2012 combine
some of our more popular activities into exciting tours.
Watch for more information as itineraries are finalized.
JASON VAN BRUGGEN / CTC MACKAY LAKE LODGE BERGERON / GNWT MAKI KAWAI / NWTT TERRY PARKER / NWTT
Wildlife and Waterfalls
Visit 7 spectacular waterfalls. Your tour begins in Yellowknife where you will
drive the legendary Ingraham Trail to Cameron Falls. Later, hop on a floatplane
and soar over the majestic Nahanni Range and Ram Plateau, before landing
near Virginia Falls: plunging twice as high as Niagara Falls. Keep your eyes
open for wood bison, Dall’s sheep and black bears along the way.
Aurora Sampler
Spend 3 nights beneath the dazzling Aurora Borealis: the most amazing
natural light show on earth. Bundle up in a comfy parka, mush behind a
dogsled, rev up a snowmobile and shuffle on snowshoes to gaze upon the
best Aurora-viewing spots in the world. Extend your stay by visiting a cozy
wilderness lodge.
Insomnia Midnight Sun Tour
“There are strange things done in the midnight sun” begins Robert Service’s
famous poem The Cremation of Sam McGee. This 5 day no-nights tour takes
place in the Western Arctic. Boat through the Mackenzie Delta, see over 10,000
ice-dome pingos and celebrate the Great Northern Arts Festival. So many hours
in a day leaves room for memorable activities like these. Come see it for yourself.
Flavours of the North
Let your taste buds come alive with our Northern cuisines. Feast on a variety
of fresh fish, including Lake Trout, Arctic Char, Pickerel and whitefish from
Great Slave and Great Bear Lake. This tour (knife and fork in hand) will end
in Tuktoyaktuk, where you will have the chance to try muktuk: frozen whale
blubber served on a stick. This Northern delicacy is not for the faint of heart!
Four Lakes, Four Lodges, Four Species
Cast your line for trophy-sized Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Pickerel and Arctic
Grayling. This package provides you with the best fishing on four Northern
lakes and accommodations at four different lodges. At the end of each day,
kick up your feet and relax by the fire.
Legends and Landscapes
The North is rich with legends and vibrant sceneries. Experience the best
of both worlds in this tour package. Learn about the fur trade and unique
people who fill the land’s history. Visit historic forts from Fort Simpson
to Fort McPherson. Between the captivating legends and warmth of the
communities, you’ll quickly feel the lure of this land.

Combine Fishing and a
Wilderness Experience
Late June to September
Yellow Dog Lodge is located between
Duncan and Graham Lakes, only a
15-minute floatplane ride northeast of
Yellowknife. The lodge features great sport
fishing, opportunities for outdoor adventure
and knowledgeable, friendly staff. The
lakes and streams offer the finest lake trout,
northern pike and arctic grayling in the
region. The natural beauty of the Northern
Canadian wilderness is pristine and we’re
committed to providing you with the best of
nature. In this land where you can still drink
water straight from the lakes, our guests
have the opportunity to participate in a
wilderness experience of their lifetime. Two
to seven night packages available. Prices
start at $1,248 per person for two night
packages. Net rates available.
Inuvik Summer Tour Package
June 3 to September 15
Come to Inuvik and enjoy the land of the midnight sun with our 4 nights,
3 days tour package. Tour Canada’s most northerly town where your local
guide will outline the history and culture of the town and will
show you various sights, including the Igloo church. Also enjoy our
exclusive Tuktoyaktuk Delta cruise. You will boat from Inuvik to the
Arctic Ocean and the community of Tuk. Here you will get a chance
to dip your toe in the Arctic Ocean, visit the community freezer and see
Canada’s National Landmark Pingos. Package price starts
at $2,279.99 including airfare from Edmonton or Calgary, three
night’s accommodation and tours.
Up North Tours, Kyle Taylor
Tel: 1.867.777.2028
Email: kylik@upnorthtours.ca
Upnorthtours.ca
Yellow Dog Lodge, Gordon Gin
Tel: 1.403.668.9936
Email: gord@yellowdoglodge.ca
YellowdogloDge.ca
Arctic Fly Fishing Seminars
June 24 to 28 and June 28 to July 2
Get tips and techniques from the masters! Four days of Arctic
fly fishing packed with skilled instruction for beginners and
experts alike. Examine all aspects of fly fishing including
equipment, flies and casting techniques. This is an opportunity
to build your fly fishing skills while enjoying Kasba’s first class
accommodation, pristine environment and world-renowned
fishing. For regular fishing packages, the lodge is open from
June 24 to August 11, 2011. Prices for 5 day packages start at
$3,495. Net rates available.
Kasba Lake Lodge, Amilie Acciavatti
Tel: 1.250.248.3572, Email: amilie@kasba.com
Kasba.com
Aurora Tours for the Chinese Market
November 15 to April 15
Experience world-class Aurora Borealis viewing in Yellowknife,
Northwest Territories with the only guides offering services
in Mandarin, Cantonese and English. With over 20 years
experience in the tourism industry, our award-winning guides
will make you feel at home in the far North. Our Aurora package
includes two nights Aurora viewing, dogsled tour, choice of
snowmobile tour or ice fishing tour, city tour, accommodation
and airport transfers. Prices for 4 day, 3 night packages start at
$698 (double occupancy). Net rates available.
Yellowknife Tours, Verda and Angela Law
Tel: 1.867.873.4600, Email: yellowknifetours@gmail.com
YellowknifeTours.com

NEW
PRODUCTS
2011
Exclusive blend of spectacular
natural wonders, culture
and northern lifestyle.
A Taste of the North
3 and 5 day Culinary Packages
3 day package – August 19 to 21, 2011
5 day package – September 2 to 6, 2011
Get to see the City of Yellowknife, learn how
to prepare northern wild game and fish, and
enjoy your creations in our luxurious Aurora
Room with suitable wine pairings. Each trip
includes two afternoon culinary labs with
award winning chef Pierre LePage.
Learn about wild game of the North, different
berries and herbs from the region and how
to prepare wild game in harmony with the
local flavours. Learn about the different fish
species, how to fillet the fish, make stock,
chowders, sauces and cooking methods.
The package also includes a welcome wine
and cheese reception, boat tour with a
gourmet shore lunch, (prepared by your guide
who is also a chef), a trip to a nearby waterfall
with a box lunch plus hotel accommodation.
Longer trip includes evening Aurora viewing
at Aurora Village with buffalo stew plus
several other local activities.
Price for the 3 day package start at $1995
(double occupancy) and price for the 5 day
package starts at $2,995. Net rates available.
Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures
Carlos Gonzalez
Tel: 1.867.444.8320
Email: ykoutadv@yahoo.ca
YellowknifeOutdoorAdventures.com
Heli-hike the South Nahanni
June 26 to August 31
Be the soaring eagle over mountain tops,
perching wherever freedom takes you. Feel
the thrill of wild places no other human has
ever been to. Hikes tailored to all levels of
fitness and experience.
We offer 7, 10 and 12 day hiking trips by
helicopter, with an emphasis on wildlife,
geology or exploring, and tailored to every
age and experience level. Some wildlife you
will see includes; Dall’s sheep, mountain
goats, caribou, moose, wolves, bears. Also
view fossils of the former ocean floors:
geological formations including karsts, sink
holes, deep canyons, glacier fields, spires
and a wealth of breathtaking mountain
scenery in total solitude, in the unpopulated
wilderness of the South Nahanni ranges of
the Mackenzie Mountains.
Trips start and end in Fort Simpson,
Northwest Territories. Fluent in German,
Spanish and English.
Prices start at $8,500 per person for 7 day
trip. Net rates available.
South Nahanni Outfitters Ltd.
Werner Aschbacher and Sunny Peterson
Tel: 1.867.399.3194
HeliHikenahanni.com
Dempster Highway Fly/Drive
From Whitehorse to Inuvik
and Tuktoyaktuk
June 14 to September 11
Come North for the trip of a lifetime from
Yukon’s Klondike goldfields to the Arctic
Ocean. Our knowledgeable guide and our
experienced driver (who is also a retired
bush pilot who has flown in the Arctic
for over 35 years) will show you why the
Dempster Highway is rated as one of North
America’s top 10 drives.
On this unique drive you will see the beauty
and wonder of the far North from the air
and the ground.
The tour begins and ends in Whitehorse,
covers five days and four nights and
includes the flight from Whitehorse to
Dawson City, the road trip up the Dempster,
the flight to Tuktoyaktuk and ground tour
there, all accommodation, and the flight
back to Whitehorse,
Prices start at $3,172 per person (based on
double occupancy). Net rates available.
Arctic Adventure Tours
Olav and Judi Falsnes
Tel: 1.867.777.3535
Email: judi@arcticchalet.com
Arcticchalet.com

Arctic Photography Adventure
September 5 to 11, 2011
This 7 day package provides the opportunity to capture the
northern lights (Aurora Borealis) migratory wildlife and birds
including barren ground caribou, grizzly bears, tundra swans
and peregrine falcons, and discover the intricate beauty of
the tundra in autumn. Learn about the exciting history of early
explorers, including Sir John Franklin and Samuel Hearne
as well as the Aboriginal peoples who travelled through
this area. Suitable for all level of photographers or anyone
interested in exploring the tundra and viewing nature.
Includes airfare from Yellowknife to remote Point Lake and
all meals and accommodations. Price for 7 day package
starts at $4,795. Net rates available.
Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge
Amanda, Chad or Margaret Peterson
Tel: 1.867.920.4654, Email: Peterson@ssimicro.com
PetersonSPOINTlake.com
Nahanni Up Close
June to September
Jump aboard for a flight seeing tour
through Nahanni National Park Reserve
and over majestic Virginia Falls. Later
settle in for a night of relaxation in the
lodge’s sauna or hot tub on Cli Lake. The
sun won’t set for long during the summer
months, but if you stay up late enough
you can catch a blushing sunset. Spend
the remainder of this 3 days, 2 nights
package canoeing Cli Lake, nestled in the
Mackenzie Mountains. Choose from full
service lodging including meals, snacks
and housekeeping, or a private cabin
where you can prepare your own meals.
Package price starts at $1,892 per person
(minimum 2 persons).
North Nahanni Naturalist Lodge
Loyal and Ria Letcher
Tel: 1.867.695.2116
Email: nnnlodge@ssimicro.com
Nahannilodge.com
Unlimited Aurora Viewing
December 5 to April 15
Travel to Trout Rock Wilderness Lodge for three days and
nights of winter activities and spectacular Aurora viewing
on the North Arm of Great Slave Lake. Enjoy snowmobiling,
ice fishing and a Yellowknife City Tour. In the evenings, view
and photograph some of the world’s most spectacular Aurora
displays. All-inclusive package includes airport transfers,
accommodations, all meals and a range of activities. 3 night
package starts at $795 per person. Net rates available.
Enodah Wilderness Travel, Ragnar Wesstrom
Tel: 1.867.873.4334, Email: info@enodah.com
Enodah.com
Nahanni UNESCO Tour
June to September, 2011
Nahanni was named one of the first UNESCO World Heritage
Sites in 1978. We offer an exclusive air tour of the mountains,
including Virginia Falls, Cirque of the Unclimbables, and
Glacier Lake with its turquoise blue waters. In late summer
view the Aurora Borealis. Opportunities to see Dall’s sheep,
woodland caribou, moose, black and grizzly bears. Includes
air tours, some meals, accommodations and nature tours.
Japanese/English speaking guides. Price for 8 day/7 nights
package starts at $5,200. Net rate to tour wholesalers.
Miki Enterprises Inc., Miki Ishiwata
Tel: 1.709.747.2233, Email: info@mikieco.ca
Mikieco.com

HELPING YOU PLAN Northwest Territories Tourism Resources
GEORGE FISCHER / NWTT
GEORGE FISCHER / NWTT
Visits to the Northwest Territories demand careful planning
– in part because of the distance travellers must cover to
reach us, and because destinations within the NWT are
scattered over 1.7 million sq kilometres.
Fortunately, 21st century transportation and
communication links make the North surprisingly easy to
get to and get around. And Northern tourism operators
are experts at providing unique experiences, from rugged
to pampered. With the right information at your fingertips,
you can build some of the world’s most exciting tours for
your clients.
That’s where we come in. Northwest Territories Tourism is
the destination marketing organization for the Northwest
Territories. An independent association funded in part by
government, we offer valuable services to the Travel Trade,
including:
• Familiarization tours
• Itinerary planning
• Maps, posters, tour planner, and other collateral
• A large and growing online self serve photo and video
library with high-res images and HD video
Our NWT Tourism website is your indispensable first stop.
For further travel trade information, click on travel trade at
the bottom of our homepage, or email us at
marketing@spectacularnwt.com
Our photo library contains hundreds of photos from across
the Northwest Territories and we are adding new photos
every month. All photos are available in high resolution,
ready for use in your print or online materials. Just submit
a request for photos, tell us how you will use them, and the
high res files will be forwarded directly to you.
nwtphoto.ca
NWT Tourism
Photo Library
NWT Tourism
Travel Trade
NWT Tourism has detailed information available on many of
the packages outlined in this brochure, as well as other NWT
packages, facilities and events. Or we can put you directly
in contact with an operator who can best meet your needs.
Watch for our new website, specifically for the travel trade.
traveltrade.spectacularnwt.com
Ron Ostrom
MARKETING DIRECTOR
4916 – 47 Street, Third Floor
P.O. Box 610
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N5
T. 867.873.5007 ext. 224
F. 867.873.4059
ron@spectacularnwt.com
Jackie Frederick
SALES MANAGER - NORTH AMERICA
195 Wilton Crescent
Penticton, BC V2A 3A3
T. 778.476.1116
jackie@spectacularnwt.com
Michaela Arnold
GERMAN MARKET REPRESENTATIVE
c/o Denkzauber GmbH
Neustadt 13
47809 Krefeld, Germany
T. +49 (2151) 51 24 669
F. +49 (2151) 51 24 668
michaela@spectacularnwt.com
From time to time we host familiarization (FAM) tours for travel trade leaders who are
interested in selling Northwest Territories products. If you would like more information on
FAM tours, contact us, outline your interests, and discuss your needs.
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