Great Slave Gateway communities
Fort Resolution
A quiet stronghold of Chipewyan and Mιtis culture, Fort Resolution was established in 1786 as a fur-trade centre on the Slave River Delta. today it's a base for sport fishing adventures and explorations of Great Slave Lake. Drive here via Highway 6, or fly from Yellowknife. Accommodations include B&Bs and wilderness cabins at Little Buffalo River.
Great Slave Lake
This magnificent lake, 150 miles long, is truly an inland sea. From Yellowknife, cruise the island dotted bay of the same name by launch or sailboat. Outfitters offer a wide range of fishing and sighteeing trips, and rent watercraft of all types. The North Arm is a fishing destination, and known for its sandy beaches accessible by boat. The East Arm, soon to be a National Park, is a spectacular region of cliffs and deep waters, famed for monster trout.
Hay River
With a population of 3253, the North's largest shipping hub has accommodations, restaurants, a seaport atmosphere and Great Slave Lake. Visit Katl'odeeche Reserve, home to the Dene Cultural Institute and Hay River Mission National Historic Site. Sports events and fishing derbies are yearly highlights, and don't miss the fiddling and jigging contest at the Metis Friendship Centre. Hay River is accessible via Highway 2; regular air service is available to and from Yellowknife.
Lutsel K'e
Lutsel K'e ("Place of small fish"), a Chipewyan settlement, is the only community on Great Slave Lake's legendary East Arm. You can engage an outfitter for memorable large trout fishing on the Big Lake, or to take you on a boat tour. There's a summer fishing lodge, and Lutsel K'e receives regular air service from Yellowknife.
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