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Northwest Territories - Don't
Miss
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Yellowknife |
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Yellowknife is a refreshing frontier
town with all the vitality of a thriving city.
Capital of NWT a population of 20,000 -
the diamond centre of Canada. |
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Northern
Lights |
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| Marvel at the spectacle that is the Northern
Lights (Aurora Borealis); a truly awe-inspiring vision. |
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Barrenlands |
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| Herds of caribou 10,000 strong cross the area
twice one of the wonders of the natural world. |
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Wildlife
- sea, land and air |
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| 300 species of bird - whales in the arctic ocean
- bison, bear, wolves, caribou and muskoxen on land. |
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Rivers |
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| Enjoy some of the best freshwater fishing in
the world or join a canoe trip down the Coppermine River. |
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The
Food |
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| Local delicacies include buffalo, muskoxen, arctic
char, muctuk and bannock. |
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History |
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| Follow in the footsteps of traders and trappers
as well as the early explorers. |
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Ice
Road Trips |
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| you’ve heard of the “Ice road Truckers” as a
winter visitor you can join a trip by ice road along these frozen
arteries of winter transport. |
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Northwest Territories
- where the wildlife roams free
One of the largest pristine wilderness areas in Canada, the Northwest
Territories is simply breathtaking.
There are opportunities for wildlife viewing almost everywhere - Bring
your camera, and get ready for an
unforgettable adventure.
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Why choose Northwest Territories?
The scenery is unbelievable the wildlife amazing - choose a guided
nature tour in the northern forest or mountains, travel with a wilderness
guide through a Barrenland Wildlife Sanctuary or take a tour across
the Arctic Tundra. Wood bison, moose, black bear, beaver, muskrat,
caribou, grizzly, muskoxen, wolves and marten all call NWT their home.
Nahanni National Park Reserve is an outstanding example of northern
wilderness rivers, canyons, gorges and alpine tundra. Designated a
World Heritage Site in 1978, the current park, with a total area of
30,000 square km, is centered on the valleys of the South Nahanni
and Flat rivers. Here you can also experience the might and thundering
waters of Virginia Falls (Nailicho) on the South Nahanni River which
is twice the height of Niagara. Dall’s sheep, mountain goats, woodland
caribou, wolves, black bears, grizzlies and trumpeter swans, all find
refuge in Nahanni.
For the more adventurous travellers one of the most unforgettable
and natural spectacles awaits you in The Barrenlands. Every year large
herds of Caribou migrate from their winter shelter to their summer
calving grounds.
Eating out in the Northwest Territories offer similar adventures with
Whitefish fresh from Great Slave Lake a speciality in Hay River and
Yellowknife. Other fish entrees include Arctic Char, Pickerel, Lake
Trout and Northern Pike. Muskoxen and Bison are also often available
and offer something different. They are generally served as tender
steaks, tasty stew or speciality burgers.
Accommodation here offers everything including Campsites, Bed &
Breakfasts, Hotels, Motels and Wilderness Lodges.
Whatever you choose, wherever you travel in NWT you will return with
hundreds of memories and thousands of photographs of this unique and
pristine wilderness.
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Fly drives
and Northwest Territories Specials
Northwest Territories Suggestion
Please note: Fly
drives illustrated are just some of the many options available.
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