May 14, 2004
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May 14, 2004 |
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The "Great White North" ... Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, we can provide Air Service to 26 communities in the north. The north offers hundreds of activities including sight-seeing, cultural tours, fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, bird watching, whale watching, skiing, hunting and much more. Below is a listing of some of the major stops in the north that link to small communities.
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| Whitehorse | |
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If you are travelling to the north from the western part of Canada you'll most likely fly into either Whitehorse or Yellowknife. Whitehorse, a bustling centre of 23,000 people, is the capital of the Yukon and serves as a regional centre for many Yukon communities. Aside from a range of outdoor activities in the region such as hiking, canoeing and horseback riding, Whitehorse celebrates its pioneer heritage with regular entertainment re-living the gold rush days. |
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For a more detailed description, click on to the Yukon Tourism site. |
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| Yellowknife | |
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The largest city in northern Canada and the capital of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife offers a collage of activities including winter festivals, the Caribou Carnival, dog sled races, the Prince of Wales Heritage Centre, the Frame Lake Trail, among others. |
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For a more detailed description, click on to the Yellowknife site or the Explorer's Guide. |
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| Rankin Inlet | |
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The geographical centre of the Northwest Territories, Rankin Inlet is a much smaller community of about 1,400 people. It houses the Keewatin Regional Visitors' Centre providing background on traditional clothing and lifestyle of the Thule and modern Inuit of the Keewatin. |
| More details on Rankin Inlet can be found on the Nortext Exploring Nunavut site. | |
| Iqaluit | |
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Recently voted to become the capital of the new Nunavut Territory, Iqaluit is a bustling community of about 3,800 people. Iqaluit is the gateway to dozens of other communities around Baffin Island and beyond. A modern regional centre, Iqaluit boasts an international airport, numerous hotels and restaurants, a museum, a library -- and best of all, natural beauty within minutes of the town's centre. Numerous events take place throughout the year, the most well known is Toonik Tyme Festival, which celebrates the coming of Spring, the last week of April. Check the Exploring Nunavut site for information on Iqaluit. |
| For information explore the Nunavut Handbook or browse the regional information found at nunavut.com. |
| Kangerlussuaq, Greenland | |
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The most easterly destination of the routes served, First Air flies to Kangerlussuaq, (Sondre Stromfjord) Greenland -- the world's largest island. Although much of Greenland is covered in ice, there are lots of places to discover the natural beauty of mountains, fjords and gentle rolling hills in southern Greenland. Kangerlussuaq is located on Greenland's west coast, situated near sweeping cliffs and formerly home to a U.S. military base. Now a travel hub, it serves as a jumping-off point to other destinations and a number of communities in Greenland and Copenhagen via SAS. |
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For more details or to make a reservation, please call (780) 488-5544 or send us an email. |
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