Northwest Territories

Overview

Rivers, lakes, canyons, three national parks (including UNESCO-listed Nahanni) and a few reserves in a landscape dominated by taiga, home to unique wildlife. Like their neighbours, the Northwest Territories are a "nature-adventure" destination, largely off the beaten track.

Key facts

• Type of place: territory.

• Location: facing the Arctic Ocean, between Yukon and Nunavut.

• Local time: Heure : Northwest Territories. The entire territory is on "Mountain Time."

• Capital: Yellowknife.

• Main cities:

• Population: 44,300 inhabitants (2016).

• Area: 1,346,106 km².

• Density: 0.03 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point:

• Lowest point: sea level.

• Coastline:

• Highlights (out of ★★★★): Nature ★★★★; Adventure ★★★★; Culture ★; Relaxation-holidays ⊘.

• Website:

Main cities

Tourist attractions

Cities and heritage

Nature and activities

Climate and weather in the Northwest Territories