ノースウェスト準州のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

冬には、この小さくて穏やかな滝が巨大な氷のカーテンに変わります。動く水によって形成されるため、毎年変化します。カーテンの後ろには、人が這って入れるだけの十分なスペースがあります。そのため、アイス「ケーブ」と呼ぶ人もいます。

This isn't a typical graveyard with manicured grass. Instead, you'll see how the wild northern landscape slowly reclaims the past. Between 1938 and 1946, this was the final resting place for early gold miners and their families.

The East Arm is the name given to the eastern tributaries of Great Slave Lake, which is the second largest lake in the Northwest Territories and the tenth largest lake in the world. With a local outfitter, you can visit this beautiful part of the Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve. You can get there either by water, which is perfect for fishing, or by air in a seaplane. The small town of Łutselk'e, which can only be reached by air, serves as the hub.

The path to Bighill Lake is marked with blue ribbons during the summer months, but is not maintained. Finding your way can therefore be difficult in places. Once you arrive at the lake, a fantastic view awaits you. The lake is also a good spot for fishing.

As is common in North America, particularly popular tourist attractions often have a so-called group campsite in addition to normal campsites, which can be used by larger groups. This is one of them. Twelve campsites are available. A beautiful hiking trail follows the course of the Hay River and connects this group campsite with the Louise Falls and the Alexandra Falls further up.

With a height of 32 meters, Alexandra Falls is the third highest waterfall in the Northwest Territories. Together with Louise Falls, they form the Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park. Next to the Mackenzie Highway, there is a parking lot (with toilets) from which you can reach Alexandra Falls in just a few steps. Depending on the water level of the Hay River, you can walk on the rocks on the bank very close to the falling water, of course with enough caution.

The 15-meter-high Louise Falls are part of the Twin Falls in the Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park of the same name, which is located on the Mackenzie Highway. They are easy to reach from both the highway and the campsite. This makes them one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Northwest Territories. A high spiral staircase allows you to descend to the banks of the Hay River and admire the waterfalls up close.

There is also a campsite with restrooms near the landing stage for the seaplanes that are used to reach Virginia Falls. Wooden walkways make it easier to move through the forest and connect the different campsites. A short path also leads to the small lake.