Explore Canada's Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories is a land of contrasts. It is 1.17 million square kilometres of mountains, forests and tundra threaded by wild, clean rivers feeding thousands of pristine lakes. Over 40,000 people live amid this rugged natural beauty.

Nature is in balance here. You can view rare wildlife species, from white wolves to white whales, and see herds of bison, prowling bears, moose and caribou by the thousands.

This is the land where the world's best northern lights dance during the dark winter months and where the sun never sets during the summer.

Come experience the Northwest Territories!

Visit NWT Tourism for all your travel information needs, including destinations, travel guides and planning, and photos of the NWT. The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment also has information about NWT Parks and Visitor Information Centres.

Campers in the North Slave Region can reserve a campsite or kitchen shelter, more than seven days and up to nine months in advance, at www.campingnwt.ca.

The Department of Environment & Natural Resources publishes the Sport Fishing Guide - vital information for anyone planning a fishing trip in the NWT.

Interested in hunting? Read up on our hunting regulations.

This is bear country. Here's some important bear safety information.

And before you set out by road, check the highway, ferry and ice crossing information (in winter) provided by the Department of Transportation.

Check the latest weather forecast at Environment Canada's website.