Spend a day on the water

Yellowknife River Territorial Park Day Use Area

General Information

This is the first stop along the Ingraham Trail Road Trip. Enjoy boating up river and into the string of lakes or head downstream into Back Bay and Yellowknife Bay on Great Slave Lake.

Park Size

1.8 ha

Operating Date

Year-round

Address

12 km from the city of Yellowknife, along the Ingraham Trail (NWT Highway 4)

Phone

867-767-9206

Email

parks@gov.nt.ca

Amenities

Accessible

Boat Launch

Picnic / Day Use Area

Playground

Washrooms

Nearest community

City of Yellowknife. The only city in the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife has the charm and friendliness of a small town mixed with the amenities of a busy city.

Park Highlights

Just a few minutes from Yellowknife, this day use area is the perfect home base for a day spent on the river.

Activities

Fishing

Trails

Boating

Canoeing

Day use only

Special Notes

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible amenities include 3 picnic sites, a pathway, and outhouses.

Nearby Attractions
The Ingraham Trail Road Trip begins in Yellowknife and extends 70 km/43.5 mi along NWT Highway 4 to Tibbitt Lake. Lakes, campgrounds, picnic sites, and boat launches dot this beautiful drive which winds through an unforgettable Precambrian landscape of lakes, forests, and ancient rocks. A variety of outdoor recreation opportunities are available on the Ingraham Trail, including hiking trails, canoeing, boating, swimming, camping, fishing, and birdwatching.

Safety information
For general information about safety resources while in the Northwest Territories, check our Safety resources page.

Weather
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