NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, "CANADA'S LAST FRONTIER"

BY CLAY LARROY

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The Northwest Territories are part of Canada's vast, remote north. Most of the territories' population and commercial activity is based in Yellowknife and around Great Slave Lake. The territories consist largely of wilderness, punctuated in places by human settlements, mainly of native peoples but also intrepid adventurers. The Inuit and Dene communities comprise almost 50% of the territories' population and have existed for hundreds or thousands of years.

In terms of topography, the Northwest Territories are not as barren as one might anticipate. Thick evergreen forests and verdant mountains are a recurrent feature of the landscape.

Since this area is sparsely populated, you are more likely to spot a herd of bison or come across a grizzly bear than you are to encounter a human. The sheer sum of wildlife in the Northwest Territories is superb. Venturing further north, the territories extend far above the Arctic Circle - something you might remember when you spy some polar bears! Don't forget to look up at the skies too: the Northwest Territories' skies contain some of the rarest species of birds worldwide.

The Northwest Territories are, admittedly, stark in places, but it is an austerity that is tinged with beauty. Surrounded by wildlife, pretty flowers on rolling tundra and the sound of running water through a crystal-clear river, it would be understandable to think that you had stepped back in time.

Where to stay in Northwest Territories

Hotels

Although most large towns have hotels and bed & breakfast establishments open all year, accommodation can be scarce and often quite basic. There can be long distances between settlements of any size, especially in the Arctic zone. Lodges designed for outdoor activity holidays can be found in many settlements and many can only be reached by air. 

For details, contact Northwest Territories Tourism

Campsites are generally open from mid-May to mid-September and are run by both government and private organizations. Some outfitters have established 'outposts' (semi-permanent camps), with tents, beds and meals usually offered as part of organized trips. Camping is on a 'leave no trace' basis. A number of companies can arrange motorhome (known as recreational vehicles, or RVs, in Canada) hire, with a range of fully equipped vehicles. 

For details, contact Northwest Territories Tourism

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