Wildlife in N.W.T.
Northwest Territory, Canada

Wildlife

The Northwest Territory, Canada landscape of mountains, rivers, lakes, wetlands, bogs, arctic tundra, lowlands, marshes and boreal forest provides a wilderness environment ideal for many species of wildlife.

Some of the more popular species in the Northwest Territory include wildlife like wolves, black bears, polar bears, grizzly bears, foxes, moose, lynx, wolverines, muskox, buffalo, deer, porcupine, beaver, mountain goats, Dall sheep and caribou.

There are parks in the Northwest Territory which makes some wildlife watching relatively easy. The Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary and the Wood Buffalo National Park of Canada are both explored by major highways. It is common to view bison and sandhill cranes from the highway.. and sometimes on the highway.

There are wildlife viewing destinations which are at the end of paddle routes and long haul backpacking trails. Some require air travel to access the trailheads and put in points on the rivers.

Some of the more remote wildlife sighting destinations include the Nahanni National Reserve Park near Fort Simpson, the Canol Heritage Trail near Norman Wells and the Mackenzie Delta near Inuvik.

Wildlife watching in the north is enjoyed while, either, exploring on your own or with a guided tour company operating in the region. Wildlife watching tours include kayaking, canoeing, boating, rafting, backpacking and flightseeing tour operators.

Tour groups include an experienced interpretive guide, reliable equipment and lessons (canoe, raft and kayak). There are multi day tours also which explore deeper into the wilderness, closer to wildlife. Most of the long haul tour companies provide meals, accommodations and entertainment.

If an activity is not in your cards but you still want to access the hard to reach areas for wildlife sightings then take to the air. There are both, 2 wheel and floatplane charters, operating in most of the villages which can provide flightseeing tours. Some will land the aircraft and let you explore the remote areas on foot.

There are many wildlife watching destinations to explore in the Northwest Territory. Too many to list here. However, each N.W.T. community listed on this tourism website provides detailed descriptions and pictures for most of the popular wildlife sighting destinations. And listed under each community are the participating tour companies and outfitters, their contact information and more photos.

Enjoy the wildlfie in the N.W.T., Canada Eh!

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