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What to Do in the Western Arctic Region

The Northern Lights dance aboce the Arctic Ocean sign in Tuktoyaktuk in the Western Arctic region of the NWT. Photo Chris Kelly

In the Western Arctic, here’s what not to miss

couple sitting by waterfall in Tuktut Nogait Nation Park

Driving the great adventure on the wild Dempster highway

Grizzly Bear on the Barrens

Rediscovering the Lost Patrol

Lost patrol's grave

Your guide to the road less travelled

Dempster Highway

5 Fabulous Rides in the Northwest Territories

Fatbiking in the snow in the Northwest Territories with the Aurora in the sky overhead

Shop til you drop

Rusty raven shop in the the Town of Fort Smith in the Northwest Territories

Check out the colourful, soulful churches of the Northwest Territories

St. Matthew's Anglican Church in Fort McPherson

Here’s why the Western Arctic is the road-trip of a lifetime

Welcome to Tuktoyaktuk sign with Pingo in the background

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Northwest Territories Tourism acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and more recently, the homeland of the North Slave Métis Alliance. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of Inuit, First Nations, Metis, and all First Peoples of the NWT and Canada, whose presence and cultures continue to enrich our vibrant communities.