ATTRACTIONS: (a few major)
The Northwest Territories covers more than 386,000 square miles and is bisected by the Arctic Circle.
This rugged and wild land offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities, such as wolves, whales, bison, bears and caribou, plus white pelicans and whooping cranes. There are also plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy - canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing and dog sledding, to mention a few.
Northwest Territories is probably best known for its long summer days of Midnight Sun and the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) at night between August and January.
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- Electricity: 110/120V, 60Hz
- Times to Travel: Although the winters are frigid and brutal, viewing the famous Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), dog sledding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are some of the adventures enjoyed by visitors.
Summers are generally sunny and pleasant. The days are long - up to 20 hours of daylight. In Julym temperatures range from 12°C to 21°C (54°F to 70°F).
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