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INDUSTRY, TOURISM AND INVESTMENT
Spectacular Parks & Campgrounds
To truly experience the Northwest Territories, take your camping gear for a highway driving adventure! Long ribbons of road without traffic jams or urban clutter take you through vast landscapes with unrivaled vistas — scenic boreal forests, breathtaking waterfalls, mountains, plains and valleys. Take your time, explore. Savour the wide-open spaces and quiet of the wilderness. surround yourself with wild beauty and the whispers of history. Immerse yourself in the ancient heritage of our aboriginal people. Discover the comfort and natural beauty of our well-maintained territorial parks.
All along the highway, stopping places beckon: wayside picnic areas, campgrounds, parks, quaint churches, traditional villages, tumbling rapids or roaring waterfalls. You’ll find countless places to camp, fish, view wildlife, canoe, pick berries, take a photo or a hike. Territorial parks are owned and operated by the Government of the Northwest Territories and are open from May 15th to September 15th. Most campgrounds are readily accessible from the highways. When you enjoy one of our pristine camping spots, please be sure to leave it that way for the next visitor. Welcome to the Northwest Territories! Have a spectacular visit!
Frontier Trail
Historic Fort Providence, the Mackenzie Valley Bison Sanctuary, sandhill cranes and waterfowl on your way to Yellowknife and Great Slave Lake.
Ingraham Trail
Dozens of lakes, campgrounds, picnic sites, vistas of lakes, forest and ancient Precambrian rock through Yellowknife’s cottage country.
Dempster Highway
The Dempster Highway provides the opportunity to view wildlife and enjoy some of the most beautiful wilderness scenery in the world.
Norman Wells
The starting point for canoe trips on mountain rivers, a unique collection of foot bridges constructed of driftwood, and several locations to explore for fossils.
Liard Trail
The Liard Highway features inspiring views of the Liard river and the Nahanni Mountains, especially at Blackstone Territorial Park.
Heritage Route
This route extends northwest to Fort Simpson and then on to Wrigley. It will take you through a ruggedly beautiful region of forested hills, mountains and clear lakes.
Waterfalls Route
The Waterfalls Route features numerous waterfalls rivers and lakes, excellent hiking trails, sandy beaches, thundering waterfalls and great fishing spots.
Wood Buffalo Route
The Wood Buffalo Route the salt plains and bison in Wood Buffalo National Park, white water rafting on the Slave River, pelicans and cranes at the Slave River rapids.
Great Slave Route
The Great Slave Route takes you to two communities located along the southern shores of Great Slave Lake - Hay River and Fort Resolution.
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Featured park
Swim at Long Lake’s sandy beach. Camp, picnic, canoe or enjoy the amenities and attractions of Yellowknife.
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August 29 / 2011
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