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Holiday North West Territories   -   Tourist information North West territories.

Geographical features include the vast Great Bear and Great Slave Lakes, as well as the immense Mackenzie River and the canyons of the Nahanni River, a national park and Unesco World Heritage Site. In the Arctic Archipelago, the Northwest Territories includes Banks Island, Parry Peninsula, Prince Patrick Island, and parts of Victoria Island and Melville Island.

Cities: Hay River and Inuvik

Capital City of the North West Territories: Yellowknife


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Camp sites & Caravanning

  Camp Canada   -   Camping / Campgrounds
Wilderness campsites | Full facility campgrounds for RVs | Quiet scenic sites | Trailer parks with all amenities for families | Camping resorts | RV parks

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  Holiday Autos   -    
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Hotels in North West Territories

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Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

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Holiday Rentals / Apartments

  Holidayhomes.ca   -   Vacation accommodation in Canada -  Choose from 100's of properties
  Holiday Junction   -   Canada Accommodation, Lodging

National Parks

  Wood Buffalo National Park  
Bordering Northwest Territories and Northern Alberta, Wood Buffalo National Park is home to free roaming bison, and the endangered Whooping Cranes. This vast wilderness is one of the world's largest national parks, and contains the surreal Salt Plains dotted with animal footprints, and the enormous Peace-Athabasca Delta, home to millions of waterfowl.
  Parcs Canada   -   Aulavik, Nahanni Reserve, Tuktut Nogait and Wood Buffalo
On behalf of the people of Canada, they protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

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  Discover North - Northern Frontier Travel Region

  Frontier Travel   -   Northern Lights, Nahanni & Virginia Falls, Wood Buffalo National Park
There is so much to be explored in the Territories and they hope to whet your appetite. Kluane National Park, Northern Lights or 24-hour days, The Nahanni, wildlife, wilderness and spectacular scenery await you.

  Equinox Expeditions   -   Thomsen River Canoeing: Land of the Muskox
Activities:  Canoeing on flatwater; day hikes of any length over trailless, uneven terrain. Wildlife and scenic photography; Archeology [ Aulavik National Park, Banks Island, N.W.T. ].
  Great Canadian Adventure Company
Adventure Lodge & Guest Ranch, Aurora Borealis Viewing, Boat Tours, Canoeing, Dogsledding, Lake Fishing, Kayaking, Meetings and Incentive Travel, Multi-activity, Raft Trips and Wildlife Watching.
  Whitney & Smith Expeditions  
Offering Legendary Wilderness Adventures For Active Travellers!

Travel Guides North West Territories / Related Books

The North-West Territories and British Columbia
Aeneas McDonell Dawson (Author)
Paperback: 230 pages; Publisher: BiblioBazaar (10 Feb 2009); ISBN-10: 110333980X; ISBN-13: 978-1103339808.

Yellowknife
Dennis St. John (Author)
Book Description: A former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier takes a job managing a hotel saloon in a small town in northern Canada, very much like the Old West, full of eccentric persons engaged in illegal gambling, drug smuggling and gold mining. Against all odds, he meets a woman who works for Evergreen, a CIA flight operation. When mutual friends of theirs are murdered, they team up to exact revenge.
Paperback: 280 pages; Publisher: PublishAmerica (25 Jun 2007); ISBN -10: 1424174414; ISBN-13: 978-1424174416.

The Voyage of the 'Fox' in the Arctic Seas
A Narrative of the discovery of the fate of Sir John Franklin and his companions.
Paperback: 475 pages; Publisher: Adamant Media Corporation (23 Aug 2001); ISBN-10: 1402163797; ISBN-13: 978-1402163791.

Transport / How do I travel to the North West Territories

  Yellowknife Airport [ YZF ]   -   see North West Territories Airports

[ also for Aklavik YKD, Colville Lake, Deline YWJ, Fort Good Hope YGH, Fort Liard YJF, Fort McPherson ZFM, Fort Providence YJP, Fort Resolution YFR and Fort Simpson ]

  NAV Canada
Flight Operations [ Aviation Weather Web Site, Register to File a Flight Plan Over the Internet [PDF], NOTAM, Aeronautical Information Products, Operations Report, ANS Programs, Local Area Weather Manuals and more ]

 
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The Northwest Territories are located east of Yukon, west of Nunavut, and north of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

Wildlife viewing opportunities are legendary in the Northwest Territories. The wild and exotic beauty of Nahanni National Park has to be witnessed in person. Try canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling and dog sledding. Yellowknife, the capital of NWT, is a perfect starting point for countless activities into this rugged and wild land. Two of the biggest attractions in the NWT are the long summer days of the Midnight Sun, and the aurora borealis or Northern Lights that can be seen in the night sky from late August until January.

  Discover North - Northern Frontier Travel Region

  City of Yellowknife   -   Capital City of the North West Territories
Capital of the Northwest Territories & Diamond Capital of North America™. A culturally rich city thriving with diversity, and home to over 18,000 people. Yellowknife is a capital at the edge of the wilderness, surrounded by history, culture, adventure and prosperity. The city is a place of beautiful contrasts. On the north shore of Great Slave Lake, modern high-rise towers overlook the rustic heritage buildings of Yellowknife's not so distant frontier past. A modern metropolis meets a vast wilderness. The brilliance of summer's midnight sun gives way to winter's dazzling display of the aurora borealis.

  Town of Hay River   -   see Hayriver.com
Hay River is more than just summer - as a matter of fact, some of our most enjoyable times happen in a frosty world. Come join us on a snowmobile ride, a dog sled run, a sliding party, or just a walk or cross-country ski through a this vast winter wonderland.
The present municipal boundaries of Hay River extend to just south of Paradise Valley, about 28 kilometres south on Highway 2; these boundaries about those of the settlement of Enterprise. The west and north boundaries are formed by the south shore of Great Slave Lake to the west side of the mouth of the Hay River.
  Town of Inuvik   -   Land of the Midnight Sun and Gateway to the Beaufort-Delta
Inuvik is a place of rich diversity, located on the Mackenzie Delta - Canada's largest fresh water delta, close to the Arctic Ocean, with a spectacular view of the Richardson Mountains. Inuvik is nested between the treeless tundra and the northern boreal forest, and overlooks the incredible maze of lakes and streams of the Delta. Whether you are looking for northern arts and culture, remote rivers and wilderness, a chance to see arctic wildlife, or just a place to relax and enjoy the midnight sun - Inuvik is your destination. Inuvik has a lot to offer and is also the gateway to other northern communities and adventures.

  Arctic Archipelago
  Banks Island  [ world's largest population of Muskoxen ]
Banks Island presents some of the richest wildlife habitat in the western Canadian Arctic.  One of the only sites in the Arctic archipelago left largely unscarred by the last glaciation, the island has evolved as an oasis and refuge for both flora and fauna.
  Canyons of the Nahanni River, a national park and Unesco World Heritage Site.
  Great Bear Lake
Sahtu (Great Bear Lake), the ninth largest freshwater lake in the world, is a lake of many superlatives. It is the largest lake within the borders of Canada. Located on the Arctic Circle (66 °N), Sahtu it is largest lake in the world at such a northerly latitude.
  Great Slave Lakes   -   see Pygmy Paddling Expeditions   -   Great Slave Lake Expedition
  Mackenzie River
  Melville Island
  Parry Peninsula
  Prince Patrick Island
  Victoria Island

  Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis
Yellowknife, with its clear cold nights and favourable geographical location, is one of the best places in Canada to see the mysterious green light of the Aurora Borealis. On some winter nights these spectacular light shows are so vivid you can almost touch them! The season runs from the end of November to the end of March.

  News   -   Northern News Services Northwest Territories

History of the North West Territories

  NWT's History   -   Wikipedia
The Northwest Territories were created in 1870, when the Hudson's Bay Company transferred Rupert's Land and the North-Western Territory to the government of Canada...

  John Franklin [ 16 April 1786 – 11 June 1847 ]
Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin was a British Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer who mapped almost two thirds of the northern coastline of North America. In his last expedition, he disappeared while attempting to chart and navigate a section of the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic. The entire crew perished from starvation, hypothermia, tuberculosis, lead poisoning, scurvy and exposure before and after Franklin died and the expedition's icebound ships were abandoned in desperation.

  Heritage Canada Foundation   -   see heritage links
"...preserve and demonstrate and to encourage the preservation and demonstration of the nationally significant historic, architectural, natural and scenic heritage of Canada with a view to stimulating and promoting the interest of the people of Canada in that heritage."

Music, Art & Culture, Events

  NWT Arts and Fine Crafts
  Aurora Arts Society [ located in Yellowknife ]   -   see events & activities
"The Aurora Arts Society recognizes the important role that Arts, Culture and Heritage play in the lives of individuals at all stages of their lives and is dedicated to promoting Music, Culture, Arts, Crafts, Fine Arts, Theatre, Media, and Literature in the North for the benefit of All."

  Culture Northwest Territories

  Events Northern Territories
People in the Northwest Territories love to get together and celebrate. The Northwest Territories is home to a number of unique festivals and events that showcase the diverse talent of our Northern Artists. Each festival has its own way of preserving the rich history of the North and culture.

Web Portal / Search Engine / Directory

  Look North   -   Gateway to Yellowknife & the North
  Northwest Territories WorldWeb Travel Guide
This travel and tourism guide for Northwest Territories, featuring hotels, maps, events, shopping, tours, attractions and more, will help you plan a successful visit to the territory of Northwest Territories, Northern Canada, Canada.
  Explore North   -   all the information you need to explore the circumpolar North.
  Everything Husky
Your source for information and links on Mushing, Skijoring, Pulking, Dog-packing, Siberians, Malamutes, Samoyeds, working mutts, and anything else you can think of in the realm of Northern breed dogs or dog-powered recreation or competition.
 

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