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Cliff at the East Arm of the Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories Aerial view of the East Arm of the Great Slave lake in the NWT Aerial view of the East Arm of the Great Slave lake in the NWT Fishing on the East Arm of the Great Slave lake in the NWT A moost stand in the water of the East Arm of the Great Slave lake in the NWT

East Arm

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Fort Resolution Lutsel K'e Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve Yellowknife

Attractions Type

Look-out National Park

Great Slave Lake‘s East Arm is a world-class scenic and geological wonder where spectacular, red cliffs drop 180 metres into the tenth largest lake in the world. The scenery is primeval, the result of glaciation in North America tens of thousands of years ago, and of a clearly visible fault line in the Earth’s crust.

It’s here you’ll find the bewildering beauty of Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve, which encompasses 26,525 square kilometres of ecologically diverse wilderness that transitions from boreal forest to tundra and positively explodes with life. Herds of muskoxen and stoic moose can be seen grazing along the lakeshore, while giant Lake Trout patrol the clean and clear waters of North America’s deepest lake. The welcoming community of Łutsël K’é is located in the Park Reserve, as is the national historic site of Fort Reliance.

Outfitters offer boating and kayak trips to the East Arm where visitors can experience the grandeur, serenity and freedom of these unspoiled, wide-open spaces – along with the incredible fishing. Local guides can also help get you situated for overnight trips in the Park Reserve. Travellers take note, however. Currently this national park has little infrastructure and no amenities. It is an extremely isolated location, and visitors to Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve must be self-reliant