Introduction

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.

The Northwest Territories is a world undiscovered. This vast area offers the traveller a pristine wilderness waiting to be explored. The wildlife watching potential is outstanding and fishing in the pure waters is excellent.

There is hiking and kayaking, bird watching and white-water rafting. The long days of summer make any activities you take part in particuarly pleasant and worthwhile.

Wildlife viewing opportunities are also legendary in the Northwest Territories. The wild and exotic beauty of Nahanni National Park has to be witnessed in person. Try canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling and dog sledding.

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