Tuktut Nogait National Park is located in the northwestern part of Canada’s Northwest Territories. Its Inuvialuit name means “young caribou.” Established in 1996, the park lies just 170 kilometers from the Arctic Circle and spans 18,000 square kilometers, serving as a habitat for caribou. This Arctic Circle–adjacent…
Aulavik National Park is located on Banks Island in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Established in 1992, it spans an area of 12,200 square kilometers and is an airplane-accessible park with four current landing sites, making flying the best way to reach it. Aulavik National Park is known as…
Tuktut Nogait National Park is located in Canada's Northwest Territories. Established in 1996, it covers an area of 16,000 square kilometers. In the language of the Indigenous peoples, its name means “young caribou,” as the park is home to a large population of caribou, which have become the most striking feature of this beautiful national park. Vast tundra, several...
Great Slave Lake is located in northwestern Canada, in the southern part of the South Slave Region of the Northwest Territories, near the northern border of Alberta. It is the second-largest lake in Canada, covering an area of 28,600 square kilometers, with a maximum depth of 614 meters and a water volume of 2.088 trillion cubic meters. Fed by the Slave River upstream and draining into the Mackenzie River downstream, it has a long ice-cover period. Great Slave Lake…
The Ekati Diamond Mine is Canada’s first open-pit and underground diamond mine, located in the Northwest Territories. It is known as the “twin mine” with the nearby Diavik Diamond Mine, just a stone’s throw away. Situated only 200 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, the Ekati Mine is surrounded by a harsh, frigid climate and extremely challenging environment. Accessing the Ekati Mine also involves...
Reindeer Lake is located in western Canada, situated on the northeastern border of Saskatchewan and the northwestern border of Manitoba. Most of the lake lies within Saskatchewan, making it the second-largest lake in the province and the ninth-largest in Canada. The name "Reindeer Lake" is translated from the Algonquian languages. Legend has it that it is…
Founded in 1936, the Ukrainian Museum of Canada is the first museum in Canada dedicated to Ukrainians. It is committed to the collection and preservation of the history, culture, and heritage of Ukrainians living in Canada and has become one of the most important Ukrainian museums in the country. The Ukrainian Museum of Canada’s collection is rich…
The lyrics of the song we all know best go: "Blue sky with white clouds floating, horses running beneath the clouds." This very scene is the life we most admire, yearn for, and dream of — and in Canada, we can make this cherished wish come true. Here, you can fully enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the vast prairies. This is the world-renowned Grasslands National Park...
The Western Development Museum was established in 1949 to document the social and economic development of Saskatchewan. The museum is a massive arched building that recreates the urban layout during the immigration boom of 1910. Its charm lies in the sudden prosperity and the town that was redesigned in 1910...
The capital of Canada's Northwest Territories. Located 450 km south of the Arctic Circle, on the northwest shore of Great Slave Lake at the mouth of the Yellowknife River. It was named after the Yellowknife Dene, who lived north of Great Slave Lake. The population is 9,500. Immigration began after gold was discovered nearby in 1934, and new gold deposits were found again in 1944. It is now the largest town in the Northwest Territories...
Inuvik is a town in Canada's Northwest Territories and the administrative center of the Inuvik Region. It is located on the eastern bank of the Mackenzie River. Situated within the Arctic Circle, it experiences 56 days of midnight sun and 30 days of polar night each year. The most photogenic landmark in Inuvik is the Our Lady of Victory Church (also known as the Igloo Church), which was completed in 1960. The town is also home to North America’s northernmost mosque, which opened to visitors in November 2010. The Great Northern Arts Festival is the town’s largest celebration, held annually since 1989. It begins in mid-July and lasts for 10 days, attracting more than 1,800 artists from around the world.
Yellowknife, also translated as "Yellowknife Town," is located about 400 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, on the shores of Great Slave Lake, and is the capital and largest city of Canada's Northwest Territories. Unlike other cities, this city can be described as a polar city. Though extremely cold, nature has endowed it with another kind of charm—auroras. Yellowknife...
The Prince Albert Historical Museum is located in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. Opened in 1932, it occupies the city's first fire hall, built in 1912 and overlooking the North Saskatchewan River. It is a museum dedicated to showcasing the history of Prince Albert. Originally...
The Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve is located in Saskatchewan, Canada. Designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2000, it is one of Canada’s 16 biosphere reserves and the only one in Saskatchewan. Over the years, the Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve has been committed to…
The Mendel Art Gallery is located in Sask-, Saskatchewan, on the picturesque southern shore of the South Saskatchewan River. Established in 1964, it is one of Sask-'s most important public art galleries, renowned for its public programs catering to all age groups, and is among the most well-known art galleries in Saskatchewan...
The Saskatchewan Science Centre is located in Regina, Saskatchewan, and was established in 1989. It is an interactive science museum designed to spark scientific curiosity and boundless creativity through engaging and fun exhibits, and has become one of the most attractive science museums in Saskatchewan. The Saskatch...
Elk Mountain Provincial Park is a provincial park located in southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada, and has become one of the most popular parks in the province. The park's biggest highlight is Kenosee Lake, which is the largest…
The MacKenzie Art Gallery is located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Opened in 1953, it covers an area of up to 9,300 square meters and has made outstanding contributions to the collection and exhibition of Indigenous art, making it one of Regina’s most renowned art galleries. The MacKenzie Art Gallery has an exhibition space of approximately 2,200 square meters…
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum is located in Regina, Saskatchewan, and was established in 1906. It serves as the provincial museum of Saskatchewan, being the first museum in the province and also the first provincial museum in Canada's Prairie Provinces. The Royal Saskatchewan Museum aims to tell the story of Saskatchewan’s…
In Canada, vast desert landscapes are rarely seen, but there are a few areas where you can witness them, and Spruce Woods Provincial Park is one of them. This provincial park is located in south-central Manitoba and was established in 1970. It features large areas of golden sand dunes, and the Assiniboine River…