Northwest Territories

Tuktoyaktuk is an isolated hamlet on the east side of the Mackenzie Delta surrounded entirely by Arctic wilderness. For almost its entire existence, it has only been accessible by boat or airplane, or an ice road in the winter—but in 2017 an 187 km all-weather road was completed connecting it to ...

Louise Falls is one of two large waterfalls located within Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park on the Hay River. The other waterfall in the park is upstream and named Alexandra Falls. Louise Falls is a 15 metre (50 foot) high tiered cataract waterfall that is an awesome sight to see, especially du...

Television shows about "ice roads" - the winter roads built in the Arctic on frozen rivers and lakes - have captured the imagination of many people in recent years. Few people, though, realize just how many there are. One of the best-known ice roads used to be the one from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk i...

Cameron Falls is approximately 47 km (29 mi) east of Yellowknife along the Ingraham Trail. Driving along the Ingraham Trail there will eventually be a sign that says "Cameron Falls Trail 1 km". There is a small parking lot with pit toilets, a recycling bin and a large garbage bin. Sometimes the ...

Ranney Hill is reached by an out-and-back trail in the boreal forest over rocks to the top of a rocky outcrop overlooking many lakes in the area including David Lake. This trail can be muddy in the spring and busy during the day on weekends in the summers. There is around 8-10 parking spaces fo...

Located in Nahanni National Park Reserve in the Northwest Territories, this waterfall is only accessible by float plane. You land on the river upstream of the falls and can walk 20 mins down a boardwalk to view the top of the towering waterfall. It is 300 feet tall. One can also trek down a trail...