Don’t let the name fool you – the Northwest Territories’ Barrenlands are teeming with life. And never more so than in their full autumn glory. This tundra region northeast of Great Slave Lake gets its name from the lack of trees – a result of cold Arctic weather patterns. But near the end of August into early September, these low treeless plains burst into a kaleidoscope of yellows, oranges, greens, and reds. Migratory animals and birds fill the landscape and waterways. No wonder the region is considered a photographer’s paradise, as well as a vaunted destination for late-season paddlers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts.
