2008 Arctic Winter Games

2008 Arctic Winter Games
Host cityYellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Nations
7 countries
Teams
Athletesapprox. 2000
Opening9 March 2008 (2008-03-09)
Closing15 March 2008 (2008-03-15)
Websitewww.awg2008.ca

Approximately 2,000 athletes, coaches, team staff and officials participated in the 2008 Arctic Winter Games in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories in Canada, celebrating the 20th event. The 2008 games took place from March 9 through March 15. Events were held in and around the city of Yellowknife. This was the fourth time Yellowknife had hosted the games, and the fifth time overall in the Northwest Territories.