Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories are a part of the northern region of Canada Regions The Northwest Territories is divided into five regions, which roughly correspond to the territories of the original native inhabitants: South Slave (South of Great Slave Lake). The main community in this region is Fort Smith. North Slave (North of Great Slave Lake). The main community in this region is the capital, Yellowknife. Deh Cho. The main communities in this region are Hay River and Fort Simpson. Sahtu. The main community in this region is Norman Wells. Beaufort Delta/Arctic Coast, which can be further broken down into the Gwich'in and Inuvialuit settlement areas. The main community in this region is Inuvik. Cities Yellowknife Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Hay River Other destinations Nahanni National Park Reserve - UNESCO World Heritage site Understand Although originally intended as all the Canadian territories to the west and north of Ontario (thence the name ‘Northwest’ Territories), Northwest Territories was trimmed by establishments of Prairie provinces at first, and later with the separations of Yukon Territory in 1898 and of Nunavut Territory more recently (in 1999). Talk Get in Get around One of the best ways to get around the Northwest Territories is by car. This gives you unlimited freedom to chose your own itinerary. Picture the scene - you're driving down the highway and you look to your left, you see a vast expanse of wilderness, maybe a picturesque sunset and even a herd of caribou going about their business. You look to the right and a black bear is peeping out from behind trees. With uninterrupted views of the wide open space and wildlife, you will be alert to all the new sights and sounds until you come across a sleepy little community that offers a camping ground with small restaurant of home cooked delights and a welcoming atmosphere. Car hire is a good resource to make the most of in the Northwest Territories. Reliable and cost effective, car hire companies will be able to advise you of the best routes to spot wildlife and the best routes to take you from waterfall to river to lake. Another of the best ways to travel around the Northwest Territories is by plane, due to the airports dotting the landscape, as well as the lack of roads and rails throughout many parts of the Northwest Territories. (Indeed, passenger rail service has yet to be extended to the Territories.) Yellowknife essentially began partially through the efforts of bush pilots, and float planes can presumably land on the territories' many lakes (they are known to land in Yellowknife Bay). Airline service can be had to Yellowknife, Fort Good Hope, Fort Liard, Fort Simpson, Fort Smith, Hay River, Inuvik, Norman Wells, and other communities, and bush pilots presumably reach further. See Do Eat Drink Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!