b'northern canadaPlanning a conference in theevents can include a day trip to golf Northwest Territories will attractin Fort Smith, or a 20-minute flight to more delegates and provide theone of the beautiful lodges on the opportunity for them to take the tripGreat Slave Lake.of their lifetime. Likewise, the Yukons Whitehorse-based Air North airline operates out MAKING THE VOYAGE of major airports and will work with Choosing a northern destinationevent planners to find a package and comes with travel logistics that mayplan that fits their needs.Depending on where plannersseem difficult at first. And yet, both theAll in all, says Munro, Canadas choose to set up within the expansiveYukon and the NWT can be accessedNorth is far easier to visit and more region, they can partake in wildernessby major airlines from many majorrewarding than many planners might adventures, world-class fishing,destinations across North America,expect: Theres this tendency for cultural attractions, live entertainment,typically within one day.planners to have an East-West one-of-a-kind cuisine and authenticWith all the mystique of goingrotation for their events, but we try to Indigenous experiences. to a remote destination, visitors areremind them not to forget about the Probably the biggest draw tosurprised by how easy it is to travel toNorth. We have everything it takes to our destination is the opportunitythe NWT, says Bromley. The beautypull off an amazing experiencewe to experience a wide variety ofof the North is that everything is onejust need your enthusiasm and an unique and inspiring activities, saysshort flight away, and pre- and post- open mind.Lana Bromley, Business Events and Partnerships Specialist with Northwest Territories Tourism. You can take an epic paddling trip down the Nahanni River in the Dehcho Region, explore the majestic Mackenzie Mountains of the Sahtu, watch the wild bison on a road trip in the South Slave, visit the NWT Brewing Company, play a round of golf in Yellowknifes famous all-sand course or touch the Arctic Ocean in the Western Arctic communityof Tuktoyaktuk.We use the tagline, Something Here Will Change You, and its absolutely true, she continues. Industry Sourcebook 2023CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS 27'