About Northwest Territory

Canada's Northwest Territories are the ultimate vacation getaway for outdoor enthusiasts. The territories' diverse and enthralling landscape ranging from mountains to seacoast, forests to tundra, rivers to lakes offers a plethora of opportunities to experience the majesty of nature firsthand. The wildlife of the Northwest Territories is abundant, including wood bison, musk ox, caribou, wolves, Dall's sheep and even white beluga whales. The territories are split into five unique regions for tourism. North Slave is home to the region's capital, Yellow Knife, where you can enjoy the amenities of city life. You can explore the traditional culture of the Inuvialuit and Gwich'in nations in the Western Arctic. You can tour the Santu region by jet boat or aircraft and enjoy superb fishing in Great Bear Lake. Hike the scenic trails of the Deh Cho region, or raft the great Mackenzie River. Head to South Slave for biking, rafting, climbing, and hiking, or hit its museums or cultural centres. You'll find lodging at our bed and breakfast inns with knowledgeable, friendly innkeepers to help make your vacation in the Northwest Territories unforgettable.