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Social Events & Tours

Networking Opportunities

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre will be the setting for the Welcome Reception (Thursday, Feb. 21). Besides displaying its large mineral collection and finds from the Centre’s archeological research, the museum explores in depth the culture of the Dene Indians and traces the influence of the fur trade since the 18th century. Video and sound are incorporated into a variety of areas, including the Natural History and Aviation Galleries. 
You will have an opportunity to visit the galleries and sample Northern specialties from the Museum Café.
Cost per person $50 (+GST) – optional event

Following the reception, your colleagues from Yellowknife invite you to a nightcap at the Top Knight Pub.

Take advantage of the opportunity to participate in an At-Home Dinner (Friday, Feb. 22) and enjoy true Northern hospitality among colleagues and friends. For council members and their guests, included in the registration fees.

The highlight of your visit to Yellowknife will no doubt be an evening at Aurora Village for the President’s Dinner (Saturday, Feb. 23) – a true Northern experience. The village is a 20-minute drive west of Yellowknife, where you can immerse yourself in a Northern First Nations experience. This is a private aboriginal family enterprise, where you will be dining in heated tepees, located on a hill with a panoramic view. After supper, you will enjoy a show of First Nations dancing and singing followed by viewing the magnificent and mysterious aurora borealis.  For registered council members and guests, included in the registration fees.

Optional Recreational Activities

Friday, Feb. 22, 2:00 p.m.
Yellowknife City Tour.  A two-hour sightseeing excursion of Yellowknife featuring the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Downtown Yellowknife, the Legislative Assembly, Old Town, House Boats/Float plane base, Great Slave lake (ice road weather permitting).  Sign up on the registration form. Cost: $60 +GST  per person (2 hours)

Saturday, Feb. 23
Dog sledding and/or snowmobiling at Aurora Village. Both activities will take place prior to  the President’s Dinner. Transportation provided from The Explorer Hotel (departure at 1500).  Cost: $75/person for each activity. Reservation is required. Please book directly with Aurora Village at info@auroravillage.com

Winter clothing rental.  $40 for the first day, $15 for each subsequent day.  The set includes top-class Canada Goose arctic parka, winter pants, boots, mitts and face mask, and is delivered to your hotel. Please note that the number of rentals may be limited. Reservation is required.  Please book directly with Aurora Village at info@auroravillage.com