Explore
the Northwest Territories!
The
Northwest Territories forms the central sector of our trio
of Canadian Territories which combined make up our northern
world of National Parks, wildlife, nature and stunning
scenery stretching east to west – across the top of North
America.
The team at
VisitNWT.com are passionate about the north and having lived
and worked here for many
years we never cease to be excited about the Canadian North.
From the Midnight Sun in summer to the Northern Lights of
winter the NWT is a magical destination to visit. Positioned
between Yukon and Nunavut, the NWT is easily reached by air
from virtually all southern gateways and from Alberta by
highway, the famous Deh Cho Trail! NWT boasts some of the
greatest river rafting, canoeing and kayaking rivers in
Canada while the blend of comfortable lodges and good hotels
ensure the region is not just the domain of the outdoor
adventurer. Our self drive holidays route you through
interesting country to major highlights like Wood Buffalo
and Nahanni National Parks. Fishing enthusiasts will be in
heaven, where round the clock daylight, expert guides and
great sites continue to ensure the NWT is a leader in North
America. Nature lovers will discover wilderness lodges in
locations that will open your eyes – and allow you to access
a variety of outdoor activities, cultural programs and
legendary hospitality. It’s the people who help make the
holiday – and in the Northwest Territories you will be sure
to meet some great ones.
Yellowknife is the charismatic capital, a vibrant and
booming city positioned on Great Slave Lake, 512 km south of
the Arctic Circle. With a delightful mix of energy, culture
and commerce it is the natural transportation and supply hub
for much of northern Canada. Yellowknife is the key to the
great interior and in similar fashion to Anchorage, dozens
of small float planes whisk people and provisions in all
directions at all times of day. Population of the city is
around 20,000 in summer and if you were driving from
Edmonton the distance is about 1,700 km.
