Northwest Territories, Canada

Hugging the rugged north shore of Great Slave Lake, Northern Frontier region is the home of the Dogrib First Nations, Canadian Arctic Diamonds, and Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories. It's a potent mix of tradition and sophistication, set in a rolling wilderness of multicoloured rock, sparkling lakes and rivers and forest on a human scale. In summer, lakes and fish, trails and wildlife beckon. In fall and winter the enormous night sky fills with Aurora Borealis, thrilling visitors from half a world away. Visit Dogrib communities via scheduled flights or drive the highway, to see and experience the wilderness first hand with Dene guides. Or choose big ciity amenities - a fine museum, legislature buiding and galleries offering art from across the north. Yellowknife is the jumping off point for air travel through much of the Northwest Territories, and there's a range of air. land and water packages in Northern Frontier to suit almost every skill and interest. More on the Yellowknife Hotel Rooms...