The award was presented to Al and Lin by Bob MacLeod, the Minister of Tourism at the Northwest Territories Tourism Gala Dinner held in Inuvik on Thursday, November 25th.

Presented to Canoe North Adventures:

This tourism operator has demonstrated all-around excellence and models best practices in the industry resulting in strong growth and a record of success. They exhibit a commitment to education and training and have shown outstanding community involvement and leadership. This operator is seen as a strong partner in tourism and achieves high levels of customer satisfaction.