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Free Shit in Northwest Territories

Free shit. The northern lights were already free.

21 Northwest Territories-only listings 路 124 national 路 latest check Sept 27, 2026

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21 state programs, checked on official pages

Free tax help & credits

Northern residents deductions (NWT)

Living up here earns you a tax deduction of up to 22 dollars a day, plus possible travel deductions.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Free college & tuition help

NWT Student Financial Assistance Basic Grant

NWT students can get tuition, books and travel covered by a grant, up to 3,320 dollars tuition per semester.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Provincial benefits & credits

Nutrition North Canada subsidy (NWT)

Retailers in eligible isolated communities knock the subsidy off healthy food and essentials right at the till.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Energy help

Territorial Power Support Program

Live outside Yellowknife? The NWT pays the difference so your first 1,000 kWh each winter month cost the same as in the capital.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Free transit

Yellowknife Access for All

Low-income Yellowknife residents get free transit and free drop-in recreation at city facilities.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Free shit from your city

Yellowknife Fieldhouse free indoor play area & track

Yellowknife made the Fieldhouse indoor playground and running track free for everyone all of 2026.

What it costs you: Nothing at allEnds Dec 31Not yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

49 days left

Free legal help

NWT Legal Aid and free Outreach Legal Aid Clinic

Get up to an hour of free, confidential advice from an outreach lawyer with no income test, or full legal aid if you qualify.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

New parents

NWT Baby Bundle

Every new NWT baby gets a free bundle of over 35 newborn essentials, including for foster and adoptive families.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

New parents

Northwest Territories child benefit

Low and middle income NWT families get up to about 68 dollars a month per young child, paid with the Canada child benefit.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

New parents

NWT Child Care Fee Reduction

Parents of kids 5 and under in licensed NWT child care get lower fees automatically, no application needed.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Senior & veteran benefits

Income Assistance for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

NWT seniors 60 and up and adults with a long-term disability can get actual shelter and utility costs paid when income falls short.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Senior & veteran benefits

Senior Home Heating Subsidy

NWT seniors 60 and up can get 460 to 750 dollars a month toward heating from September to April, paid straight to the fuel supplier.

What it costs you: Nothing at allBack in MarchDate not posted yet. Listing checked Sept 27, 2026

Senior & veteran benefits

NWT Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit

Low-income NWT seniors get an extra 196 dollars a month, added to their federal OAS and GIS payments.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Senior & veteran benefits

Seniors Aging in Place

NWT seniors 60 and up can get a forgivable loan up to 15,000 dollars for energy upgrades, repairs and grab bars.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Drug, dental & health plans

NWT Metis Health Benefits Program

Eligible Metis residents get prescriptions, 100 percent dental, glasses up to 300 dollars and medical travel covered by the GNWT.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Drug, dental & health plans

Extended Health Benefits for seniors 60 and over

Turn 60 in the NWT and you can get no-cost drug, dental, vision and medical supply coverage, regardless of income.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Drug, dental & health plans

Extended Health Benefits for low-income families

Families under the low-income threshold get no-cost prescriptions, dental, vision and medical supplies in the NWT.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Museum & culture passes

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

The NWT territorial museum in Yellowknife is free to visit, every day it is open.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Library card perks

Yellowknife Public Library Baby Time & Story Time

Free weekly rhymes, songs and stories at the Yellowknife Public Library for babies and preschoolers every Wednesday through December 9.

What it costs you: Nothing at allEnds Dec 9Not yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

27 days left

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  • Unclaimed money: No local unclaimed property program. Use the national search instead. No provincial unclaimed property program (use the national Bank of Canada search).

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Library card perksNorthwest Territories

Yellowknife Public Library Baby Time & Story Time

Free weekly rhymes, songs and stories at the Yellowknife Public Library for babies and preschoolers every Wednesday through December 9.

What it costs you: Nothing at allEnds Dec 9Not yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

27 days left

Free shit from your cityNorthwest Territories

Yellowknife Fieldhouse free indoor play area & track

Yellowknife made the Fieldhouse indoor playground and running track free for everyone all of 2026.

What it costs you: Nothing at allEnds Dec 31Not yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

49 days left

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124 national freebies that work in Northwest Territories
Money Back 8 CRA free tax clinics (CVITP) 路 Canada Groceries & Essentials Benefit (formerly GST/HST credit) 路 Bank of Canada Unclaimed Properties
Home & Utilities 6 Connecting Families Initiative 路 Today at Apple 路 Michaels classes
Health & Help 13 Veterans Crisis Line 路 Veterans Affairs Canada application help 路 Amazon.ca Baby Registry Welcome Gift
Food & Samples 5 Ben & Jerry鈥檚 Free Cone Day 路 Krispy Kreme National Doughnut Day 路 Depend Canada free trial kit
Giveaways & Sweepstakes 8 Win a BRP Vehicle Sweepstakes 路 Driscoll鈥檚 Berry Birthday Sweepstakes 路 GM Canada 2026 Contest (GMC)
Birthdays & Rewards 7 Chipotle Rewards birthday reward 路 QDOBA Gold birthday entree 路 Chipotle Rewards free chips & guac
Fun & Free Days 77 Epic Games Store free game every week 路 GOG free DRM-free games 路 Steam free-to-play games
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