Discover the most remarkable attractions across Canada's Northwest Territories.
1. Yellowknife
Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories and one of the world's best destinations for viewing the Northern Lights. Visitors enjoy Great Slave Lake, local culture, fishing, houseboats, and year-round outdoor adventures.
2. Great Slave Lake
One of North America's largest and deepest lakes, Great Slave Lake offers fishing, boating, photography, and spectacular scenery.
3. Nahanni National Park Reserve
A UNESCO-listed wilderness known for canyons, rivers, mountains, and remote adventure experiences.
4. Virginia Falls
A dramatic waterfall nearly twice the height of Niagara Falls located within Nahanni National Park.
5. Wood Buffalo National Park
Canada's largest national park featuring bison, dark skies, wetlands, and unique ecosystems.
6. Tuktoyaktuk
An Arctic Ocean community famous for pingos, northern culture, and ocean access by road.
7. Dempster Highway
One of Canada's greatest road trips, offering tundra, mountain, and Arctic landscapes.
8. Inuvik
A vibrant Arctic community known for culture, aurora viewing, and northern adventures.
9. Great Bear Lake
The largest lake entirely within Canada, famous for wilderness, fishing, and pristine waters.
10. Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve
A protected landscape of forests, lakes, Shield rock, and Indigenous cultural heritage.
11. Cameron Falls
A scenic waterfall near Yellowknife reached by a popular short hiking trail.
12. Hidden Lake Territorial Park
Offers hiking, lake views, wildlife sightings, and excellent photography opportunities.
13. Frame Lake Trail
A pleasant urban trail in Yellowknife featuring lake views and birdwatching opportunities.
14. Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
The territory's premier museum showcasing history, culture, archaeology, and Indigenous heritage.
15. Aurora Viewing Areas
The Northwest Territories is among the best places on Earth to witness the Aurora Borealis.
16. Mackenzie River
Canada's longest river system providing spectacular scenery and cultural significance.
17. Fort Smith
A gateway community to Wood Buffalo National Park with rich history and outdoor recreation.
FAQ
When is the best time to visit?
Summer for sightseeing and winter for aurora viewing.
What is the most famous attraction?
Nahanni National Park Reserve is among the most iconic.