Located in northern Canada, the territory borders Canada's two other territories, Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east, and three provinces: British Columbia to the southwest, Alberta and Saskatchewan to the south. Its capital has been Yellowknife since 1967.
Geographical features include Great Bear Lake, the largest lake entirely within Canada,Keller Lake and Great Slave Lakes, as well as the Mackenzie River and the canyons of the Nahanni National Park Reserve, a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Territorial islands in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago include Banks Island, Borden Island, Prince Patrick Island, and parts of Victoria Island and Melville Island.
Aklavik is a hamlet located in the Inuvik Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. Until 1961, the community served as the regional administrative center for the territorial gov ...
Colville Lake is the 20th largest lake in Canada's Northwest Territories. The lake is located 100 km northwest of Great Bear Lake in the Sahtu Region. The lake has a perimeter of 12 ...
The Charter Community of Délįne is located in the Sahtu Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada on the western shore of Great Bear Lake and is 544 km (338 mi) northwest of Yello ...
Dancing Aurora memories are on offer through the winter months in the Northwest Territories. Our tour specialists offer an exciting selection of Aurora experiences and some will even outfit you for the winter climate. Take a tour on a dogsled, with the Aurora lighting your snowy path. Try a wilderness Aurora viewing deck equipped with individually heated seats that warm you while you marvel at the sparkling lights overhead. Drive your own snowmobile, or fly out to a cozy lodge, where winter adventures fill your days and the Aurora performs at night.
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