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northwest territories inuvik ! yellowknife ! key events rock & ice ultra adventure race snowshoeing and cross-country skiing  events for novice to advanced racers. yellowknife, registration deadline   mar. 20 26, 2009  rockandiceultra.com on the shores of great slave lake, the city of yellowknife is hailed as the diamond capital of north america, where conflict-free and certified diamonds are mined deep below  the frozen tundra. these precious souvenirs can be browsed in shops that specialize in  custom design and jewel setting. such natural beauty can also be discovered at   nahanni national park, a unesco world heritage site 500 km (310 mi) west of   yellowknife. here, paddling through valleys along the nahanni river, you ll encounter  virginia falls, twice the height of niagara falls. toward the northwest corner of the  territory, driving the dempster highway will bring you to lookout tower in jak park,  where tundra swans soar overhead and the mackenzie river delta sprawls out below.  in summertime, the sun lingers on the horizon without setting. when the sun does set  throughout the rest of the year, however, the aurora borealis appears in dramatic green  streaks across the night sky.  solsticefestival.ca ct a c u l a r n wt folk on the rocks a festival focused on diversity, fusing  northern and southern canadian music. yellowknife, july 17 29, 2009  folkontherocks.com midnight sun float plane fly-in aviation enthusiasts flight-see the   area surrounding great slave lake. yellowknife, july 24 26, 2009  floatplaneflyin.com aurora village ! co summer solstice festival twenty-four daylight hours of merrymaking with music, dancing and a feast. yellowknife, june 20 21, 2009  w .canada .t ww f mor or e in visit fo, el rav w w w. s p . m e ! sleep ! situated on the shores of its namesake, blachford lake lodge is a 20-minute chartered plane ride  east of yellowknife, far from streetlights and deep  in the arctic wilderness. guests can stay in the  main lodge   with its panoramic windows and  two aurora borealis viewing decks, comfy lounges  decorated with historical photos of the great  slave region s pioneer days and a small library  of northern reference books about local history,  plants and animals   or in one of five rustic cabins, all within a five-minute walk of the main lodge.  the point cabin, which sits on a hill among douglas firs, is a favorite with newlyweds and couples  for its cozy sleeping loft, toasty wood-burning  stove and unobstructed view of the lake.  ! experience when a tour package includes rental of a downfilled parka and a balaclava, you know you ve  wandered underneath the aurora oval, one of  the best places to view the northern lights in the  world. once you re decked out in arctic gear (to  keep you warm and cozy), guides transport your  group to aurora village, a cluster of glowing  teepees 20 minutes east of yellowknife. by day,  the village is a starting point for snowshoeing  treks, dogsledding courses and ice fishing. at  night, everyone settles into aurora kotatsus   the  japanese term coined for special heated outdoor  seats   for a two-and-a-half-hour viewing of the  glimmering red, green and blue hues of the northern sky. cue the lights. canadian tourism commission eat the best way to enjoy your le frolic dining  experience in downtown yellowknife is in tandem.  the french bistro menu, developed by chef pierre  lepage, puts a decided emphasis on dishes for  two   like the fondue du gibier, made with rich,  seasonal wild game in a velvety broth. the atmosphere is elegant (with dark paneled walls and  colorful stained glass), but warm and friendly. it s  the kind of place where your waitress will be able  to tell you where you should head to next (the  pub down the street perhaps?). but before you  leave, we highly recommend trying the deep and  delicious fondue au chocolat with subtle notes of  kirsch and grand marnier, served   you guessed  it   pour deux.  ! ! ! ! 5019 49th st., yellowknife, 867-669-9852, lefrolic.com yellowknife, 867-873-3303, blachfordlakelodge.com aurora village, 867-669-0006, auroravillage.com ! getting here  major airport: yellowknife airport (yzf) www.dot.gov.nt.ca cab fare: $10 $12 from yzf to yellowknife city center for more info:   1-800-661-0788, www.spectacularnwt.com ! ! ! ! ! www.canada.travel | purecanada 71
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