Place to visit
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Canada: what it is and when to go
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is a museum and archives of Northwest Territories, Canada (48th Street 4750). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 19 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 34. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum and archives of Northwest Territories, Canada · Museums and art
- Where
- Canada · 48th Street 4750
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YYC Calgary, 1,262 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu,We,Fr-Su 11:00-17:00; Th 10:00-20:30
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- pwnhc.ca
- Run by
- Culture and Heritage Department of Education, Culture, and Employment
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 62.45628, -114.3798
What it is and where
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is a museum and archives of Northwest Territories, Canada (48th Street 4750). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 62.45628, -114.3798; the nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC, Calgary), 1,262 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Culture and Heritage Department of Education, Culture, and Employment
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is February and May to October.
- JanPossible5:34
- FebBest time8:25
- MarPossible11:17
- AprPossible14:28
- MayBest time17:26
- JunBest time19:25
- JulBest time18:33
- AugBest time15:44
- SepBest time12:34
- OctBest time9:29
- NovPossible6:26
- DecPossible4:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 34. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Back Bay CemeteryCemetery in Northwest Territories, Canada1.7 km
- Bank of TorontoBuilding in Northwest Territories, Canada2.4 km
- Fred Henne Territorial ParkTerritorial park in the Northwest Territories, Canada4.0 km
- Hidden Lake Territorial ParkTerritorial park in the Northwest Territories38 km
- Hay River MuseumMuseum193 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Museums and art
- Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump: buffalo jump located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Canada
- Royal Ontario Museum: museum of world culture and natural history in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- National Gallery of Canada: museum of art in Ottawa, Canada
- Art Gallery of Ontario: art museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Hockey Hall of Fame: sports museum in downtown Toronto
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts: art museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Every Canada place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre?
It is a museum and archives of Northwest Territories, Canada. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre?
February and May to October. In June there are 19 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 34.
How do you get to Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre?
The nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 1,262 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Back Bay Cemetery, Bank of Toronto, Fred Henne Territorial Park. The rest is in the Canada guide.
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