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Profiles of projects in the Northwest Territories
Maintaining the Warm Welcome at Nitainlaii Territorial Park
Nitainlaii Territorial Park Reception Building
Project location: Inuvik, Northwest Territories
The log Reception Building at Nitainlaii Territorial Park will continue to welcome visitors for years to come following a renovation project funded in part by a $76,500 federal contribution through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund.
Located in Inuvik, NT, Nitainlaii Territorial Park runs along the Dempster Highway en route to the Arctic Ocean. The park’s campground overlooks the Peel River, nine kilometres from Fort McPherson.
The Reception Building is a traditional log structure. It houses the Visitor Information Centre, which provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Gwich’in Dene, past and present, through guided tours from a local Gwich’in elder.
Repairs and renovations to the building include roof repair, painting and general maintenance to maintain security and improve its appearance. The improvements reflect the Government of Canada’s commitment to working with the Northwest Territories to provide local communities with a competitive advantage in tourism, improved local infrastructure and local jobs.
Federal Contribution: $76,500
Welcoming Visitors and Protecting the Environment
Wayside Parks
Project location: North Slave Region, Northwest Territories
With more than 40,000 visitors a year, Wayside Parks in the North Slave Region of the Northwest Territories make an important contribution to the area's economy.
The parks are seven day-use areas along the Ingraham Trail northeast of Yellowknife. They all have either lake access or lead to hiking trails connecting to more remote lakes.
However, the parks lacked some of the amenities needed to accommodate increasing numbers of visitors and protect the environment.
The Government of Canada is committed to working with Aboriginal communities and the territorial government to strengthen tourism, recreational opportunities, and environmental protection.
A project funded in part through the federal Infrastructure Stimulus Fund is helping to upgrade the parks. The project includes washroom renovations, underbrush clearing and new signage.
"The extra funding allowed us to upgrade the facilities, do minor and major repairs to the infrastructure and add amenities to the parks," said Claudia Kelly, Regional Parks Development Coordinator. "All of this makes for a much more enjoyable experience for the many people who use the parks during our short season."
Federal Contribution: $50,000
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