Northwest territories

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Northwest territories. Get inspired and try out new things.
543 people searched this
·
Last updated 1mo
a car driving down a road in front of a snow covered mountain range with trees and bushes

Dempster Highway (Yukon/Northwest Territories). The Dempster Highway connects the Klondike Highway in the Yukon Territory of Canada to Inuvik, Northwest Territories on the Mackenzie River delta. During the winter, the highway extends another 194 kilometres to Tuktoyaktuk, on the northern coast of Canada, using frozen portions of the Mackenzie River delta as an ice road.🇨🇦

166
a river flowing through a lush green forest next to a rocky mountain side covered in pine trees

With rolling tundra, wild rivers, precipitous canyons, and a variety of unique wildlife and vegetation, Tuktut Nogait (‘young caribou’) is one of Canada’s undiscovered gems. This remote park is located 170 kilometres north of the arctic circle and is home to the Bluenose West caribou herd, wolves, grizzly bears, muskoxen, arctic char, and a high density of raptors. The wildlife and land have supported aboriginal peoples for thousands of years, from the Copper and Thule cultures to…

663
a map of the northwest territory of north america with major cities and towns on it

Map of Northwest Territories showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Northwest Territories.

639
an aurora bore over a river in the wilderness

Please note that several NWT communities are still under evacuation alerts or orders due to the wildfire situation: see more information about the affected communities.

3
a map of the northwest territory

Canada's NORTHWEST TERRITORIES had its boundaries changed in 1999 [reduced] when neighbouring territory, Nunavut was formed. Now, though still huge, it is a more manageable size.

32
the northern lights shine brightly over a snowy landscape

A trip through the Northwest Territories province showcases beautiful landscapes and Indigenous communities whose stories have become accessible to travelers.

6

Related interests

Northwest territories and more

Explore related boards