Northwest Territories Travel Guide

Canada

A vast landscape with scattered clusters of coniferous trees, a winding dirt road, and patches of snow.
A person standing near a seaplane at sunset.
A waterfall with a person standing in the foreground.
A snow-covered landscape with a teepee illuminated by a light at night, under a northern lights display.
A night sky with the aurora borealis over a snowy landscape.

Popular cities in Northwest Territories

The Northern Lights over a forested landscape.
Yellowknife
Known for Northern lights, Lakes and Tours
Love northern lights, art and sunsets? Get away to Yellowknife!

Reasons to visit

  • Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
  • Frame Lake Trail
  • Bush Pilot's Monument
A white church with a dome and cross, surrounded by grass and rocks.
Inuvik
Known for Snowmobile riding, Hunting and Secluded
Experience secluded Inuvik: its snowmobile riding, basketball, sunrises and more!
A vast, open landscape with a lake surrounded by reddish-brown vegetation.
Tuktoyaktuk
Known for Swimming, Snowmobile riding and Sledging
Come to Tuktoyaktuk and enjoy its snowmobile riding, whale watching and churches.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by trees.
Hay River
Known for Fishing, Northern lights and Lakes
Hay River awaits: its fishing, northern lights, university life and more!
Fort Smith
Fort Smith
Known for Historical and Museums
Trip time! Discover the history and museums in Fort Smith.
Fort Simpson
Fort Simpson
During your stay in Fort Simpson, you can discover things to see and do in the local area.

Stay near popular Northwest Territories attractions

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