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Norman Wells | Northwest Territories
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Region:
Sahtu
Known For:
Mackenzie River | Oil production history | Norman Wells Oil Field | Canol Heritage Trail | Sahtu Dene culture | Remote wilderness
Best For:
Northern History | River Landscapes | Remote Travel | Wilderness Exploration
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Mackenzie Valley
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The Mackenzie River has always been known as Dehcho – “big river” – to the Dene. Explore the Mackenzie Valley wilderness on day trips. Fish for arctic grayling, northern pike, and world-class lake trout. Travel scenic waterways and watch for nesting birds. Photo: Sahtu Wildlife
Canol Heritage Trail
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The Canol Trail is the longest (350 kilometre), a toughest hiking trail in North America, cutting a path through the Mackenzie Mountains, to the Yukon border. The trail follows the route of the Canol Road. The road was constructed during the Second World War to build service a pipeline bringing oil from Norman Wells to […]
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Carcajou Falls
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This gem within the Canol Trail is almost never visited. It is instantly recognized by the large pillar of rock that stands before it. Photo: spectacularnwt.com
Sahtu Aviation Museum
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Local airline North-Wright Airways maintains a museum celebrating the history of aviation in the area. The growth of aviation in the Northwest Territories was encouraged by the discovery of oil in Norman Wells. Guided tours by appointment only, May to October.
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