Northwest Territories

A northern Canadian territory where Yellowknife is a world-class aurora destination, and you can drive to the Arctic Ocean coast for polar wilderness.

The Northwest Territories lies in northern Canada, covering Great Slave Lake, the Mackenzie River basin and the Arctic coast, with diverse Indigenous cultures. The capital, Yellowknife, sits on the shores of Great Slave Lake and has excellent aurora viewing, with many clear winter nights. Nahanni National Park Reserve is known for its canyons and waterfalls, and part of Wood Buffalo National Park lies within the territory; both are World Heritage Sites. In the north, from Inuvik the highway continues to Tuktoyaktuk on the Arctic Ocean coast. Winter is for auroras, while summer brings the midnight sun and wilderness adventures. Yellowknife Airport is the main gateway.

Destinations

• Yellowknife
• Inuvik

Itineraries

• Yellowknife Winter Aurora & Ice Lake – Stay in downtown Yellowknife for three nights of aurora viewing, with daytime dog sledding, ice roads, and Old Town exp…
• Dempster Highway to the Arctic Ocean – A round-trip from Whitehorse via Dawson City, Tombstone Territorial Park, and the Arctic Circle, driving all the way to…