Where two habitats meet
North Arm Territorial Park Day Use Area
General Information
This lake-view rest stop is perfect for photos or to just simply relax with a picnic on the picturesque shores of Great Slave Lake. This is a place of transition, from the dense forest of the Mackenzie lowlands to the granite of the Canadian Shield.
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Accessibility
North Arm Territorial Park features a wheelchair accessible playground, picnic shelter, and outhouses.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Behchokǫ̀ is the largest Dene community in the NWT. Traditional handmade products from local artists and craftspeople are available for sale in the community.
Just an hour and a half drive away, Yellowknife is the capital city of the NWT. Make the short stroll from downtown Yellowknife to the Old Town, billed as Canada's Weirdest Neighbourhood. A mishmash of mansions, houseboats, and historic shacks are home to shops, galleries, restaurants, and festivals.
Safety information
Bison are commonly seen along Highway 3 and do sometimes enter the park. Please be alert to your surroundings and try to stay at least 100 metres away from any bison you encounter and avoid startling or agitating them. If you find yourself too close to a bison, do not run. Instead, back away slowly. Find more info on safety in bison country.
For general information about safety resources while in the Northwest Territories, check our Safety resources page.
Weather
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