Cabins in the woods. Waterfront stops. Former houses of disrepute. When it comes to dining out in the North, one thing is for sure—it’s never boring.
Written by Dana Bowen
Photo Courtesy of Angela Gzowski
Kaitlyn White-Keyes spends her days making caramels and lollies to satisfy Yellowknife’s sweet tooth. But her new company isn’t just a confectionary: it’s a way to give back to her community, one candy at a time.
Written by Meaghan Brackenbury
Photo by Bill Braden
On a storyteller’s irresistible impulse to find the moment that started it all.
Written by Herb Mathisen
Photo from NWT Archives/McMeekan Family/N-1998-008-0021
Ambitious adventurers tell us about their wildest, most wonderful northern experiences—and share the one thing they’d probably do a little differently now that they think about it.
Written by Herb Mathisen
Photo Courtesy of Jenny Wong
From break-up to freeze-up, northern ferries traverse shallow waters and strong currents to transport passengers, deliver goods, and connect communities. They’re an exciting adventure for tourists, but a vital lifeline for northerners. What’s it like to be behind the wheel?
Written by Meaghan Brackenbury
Photo Courtesy GNWT
Travis Pryor spends a large percentage of his time running a full-service auto shop in Whitehorse. The highlight in many of his weeks, however, comes when he puts down his toolkit and picks up a microphone.
Written by Cooper Langford
Photo by Crystal Schick
On being thankful for a change in plans.
Written by Bill Akerly
ILLUSTRATION BY BETH COVVEY
With a low tolerance for boredom, Inuk master artist Germaine Arnaktauyok has followed her creative ambitions and love of Inuit legends wherever they took her, in a career that has inspired books, films and even acrobats.
Written by Bill Braden
Photos by Bill Braden
