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Find your perfect property in Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories’ 33,000 square kilometers of Great Slave Lake creates North America’s deepest waterway at 614 meters, where trophy lake trout weighing 30 kilograms cruise beneath dancing aurora borealis 240 nights annually.

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Embrace the Local Culture

Engage with local artisans to acquire authentic Dene beadwork and birch bark baskets. Attend the Great Northern Arts Festival in Inuvik for a vibrant cultural experience.

Respect Nature

Spot Arctic mountain avens' heliotropic blooms in alpine meadows; observe Dall's sheep grazing on lichen-rich slopes.

Be Flexible

From Yellowknife, embark on a 5-hour road trip (500 km) to Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park for hiking and camping. In Hay River, a 3-hour drive (300 km) leads to Twin Falls Gorge for hiking and camping.

Support Local Businesses

Experience Bullock's Bistro's fresh wild fish in Yellowknife's Old Town. Explore Weaver & Devore Trading's outdoor gear in Yellowknife. Rent kayaks from Canoe North in Hay River for lake adventures.

Aurora-Lit Wilderness Expanses

Northwest Territories’ 33,000 square kilometers of Great Slave Lake creates North America’s deepest waterway at 614 meters, where trophy lake trout weighing 30 kilograms cruise beneath dancing aurora borealis 240 nights annually. Wood Buffalo National Park spans 44,807 square kilometers of boreal wilderness where 5,000 wood bison roam, while Virginia Falls thunders twice Niagara’s height at 96 meters. Yellowknife’s houseboats and Hay River’s fishing lodges welcome adventurers seeking midnight sun paddling from May through July, when daylight stretches 20 hours across this pristine subarctic playground.

Indigenous Celebrations and Lakefront Gatherings

Great Bear Lake’s 31,153 square kilometers of crystal-clear waters host the Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę’s annual Spiritual Gathering each August, celebrating Sahtú Dene traditions alongside world-class fishing for Arctic grayling. The Folk on the Rocks festival transforms Yellowknife’s Long Lake beach into a musical amphitheater drawing 5,000 revelers, while March’s Snowking Winter Festival features an ice castle covering 1,500 square meters. Waterfront properties range from traditional log cabins with wood-burning saunas near Fort Providence to modern architectural retreats featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Prosperous Lake, accommodating intimate couples or multi-family reunions of 20.

Mackenzie Mountains and Midnight Adventures

The Nahanni Range’s granite spires reach 2,773 meters above UNESCO-protected waterways, where paddlers navigate 500 kilometers of whitewater beneath peaks harboring Dall sheep and grizzlies. Float plane-accessible lodges dot remote lakes throughout the Mackenzie Mountains, offering heated yurts and luxury wall tents equipped with proper beds and gourmet kitchens. Pet-friendly wilderness camps near Cameron Hills welcome four-legged explorers, while group compounds around Prelude Lake feature multiple cabins connected by boardwalks, hot tubs under stars, and private docks for fishing expeditions targeting northern pike averaging 10 kilograms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to see what Northwest Territories has to offer? Let’s tackle some of the burning questions you might have as you plan your visit!