Canada's Northwest Territory

Combined size of Yukon, NWT and Nunavut would place it 7th largest country, ahead of India. Combined population is a tiny 97, 360 The NWT is a destination of choice for soft adventures.

Accessible by highway, VisitYukon.com offers three self drive itineraries featuring the NWT, including the famous Deh Cho trail route.  Deep in the Mackenzie Mountains lies Nahanni National Park, one of NWT’s major attractions.

Accessed by air, NWT provides sightseeing departures from Fort Simpson. Capital city Yellowknife on Great Slave Lake is a hub for fishing charters and boat trips. Inuvik, northern terminus of the Dempster Highway has long been popular with highway explorers. This arctic hub is the gateway for Tuktoyaktuk, Beaufort Sea and Mackenzie Delta region.

In the south Wood Buffalo National Park lies on the Alberta border and feature highlight of our most popular self drive. Here, the largest remaining buffalo herds roam freely, while Pelicans spend summers near Fort Smith. Good east/west air connections link the Territorial Capitals of Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit; forming a unique trans-continental air touring route. Add Anchorage and Montreal for the ultimate journey Across the Top of North America. Incoming European charter flights make Whitehorse a prime gateway for NWT vacations.

Canada’s Northwest Territories is famous for its fishing lodges and now a selection of excellent wilderness – activity lodges are added to the list. Contact info@visitnwt.com for best lodge combinations.

Yellowknife’s booming economy ensures good quality hotels. See accommodation listings.  NWT compliments our other northern destinations and adds a distinctive northern character and charm. NWT’s geographic location makes it a good choice for a two destination holiday; combines easily with Alberta, Yukon or BC.