Northwest Territories — Territory and Tourist Information
Territory Facts
- Location
- Northern Canada.
- Language
- Although Canada is officially bilingual (English and French), English is more commonly spoken in the Northwest Territories. In smaller communities, you may hear any of a variety of native languages.
- Area
- 1,140,837 sq km (440,480 sq miles).
- Time Zone
- GMT - 7 (GMT - 6 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November).
- Population
- 41,464 (2006).
- Population Density
- 0.04 per sq km.
- Capital City
- Yellowknife. Population: 18,700 (2006).
Public Holidays
The Northwest Territories observe all the Public Holidays observed nationwide (see the general Canada section) and, in addition, the Public Holidays listed below for the January 2009-December 2011 period.
2010
21 Jun Aboriginal Day
2 Aug Civic Holiday
2009
21 Jun Aboriginal Day
3 Aug Civic Holiday
Contact Information
Northwest Territories Tourism
PO Box 610, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2N5, Canada
Tel: (867) 873 7200 or 1 800 661 0788.
Website: www.spectacularnwt.com
