4750 48th Street, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2L9 Canada

Situated in the capital of the Northwest Territories, the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) produces exhibitions that tell stories about the land, people, and history of the NWT. However, the PWNHC is "more than a museum". In addition to its exhibits, education, collections, and conservation programs, the PWNHC houses the NWT Archives, provides technical, logistic, and financial support to individuals and organizations involved in cultural activities and the arts, and authorizes archaeological studies in the NWT.

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Canada

3513 Ingraham Dr sits on The Rock, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2E8 Canada

4570-48 Street, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 3A5 Canada

Ingraham Trail, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Canada

Cameron River Falls Hiking Trail is located just 47 km east of Yellowknife, along the Ingraham Trail. The Cameron Falls Trail and Day Use Area are within the Hidden Lake Territorial Park. Upon entry to the Park there is a small parking lot with washroom facilities and the hike along a the well-marked trail to Cameron Falls takes about 20 minutes. In winter the falls are frozen right over. In spring, melt-waters roar under the ice. Attractions & Points of Interest: It is possible to hike upstream from Cameron Falls to the Cameron River Ramparts Waterfalls, a distance of 8 or 9 km. The trail is not well developed, but the river is relatively easy to follow and the route is obvious. If you choose to follow the north (far) side of the river, there is a foot bridge at Cameron Falls, which also offers access into the rest of Hidden Lake Park. The park offers access for canoeists to the Lower Cameron River Canoe Route, one of the Ingraham Trail Canoe Routes.

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Canada

5007 Bryson Dr, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2A3 Canada

4807 - 52 Street, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2N4 Canada

1 Prelude Lake Main, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Canada

Prelude Lake is a water lover’s dream. The largest developed park on the Ingraham Trail, it has numerous facilities to enjoy and 79 campsites to choose from (67 non-powered and 12 tent pads). There is a sandy beach where you can enjoy a wide range of water activities: swimming, canoeing, wind surfing and water skiing. The park’s trail system offers a short stroll to a panoramic view or a longer, interpretive hike. You have to book ahead for this park, it is very popular with the locals and sites fill up during the summer months.

4801 Franklin Avenue, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2N7 Canada

5022 49 St Centre Square Mall, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 3R8 Canada

Off Highway 3, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2P4 Canada

Fred Henne Territorial Park is conveniently located at the edge of the city, with 62 powered sites, 39 non-powered sites and 12 tent pads; this is the North’s biggest Park. At the Park you camp, picnic, canoe, swim or simply enjoy the amenities and attractions of Yellowknife, located away. Make sure you take the time to hike the 4 km/2.5 mile Prospector’s Trail, and notice the gold bearing geology along the way. Across the highway from the park, a hiking trail leads through a wilderness area to connect to a trail system winding around Yellowknife lakes and linking different parts of the city. Stop in at the Park Gatehouse before and inquire about guided tours. Yellowknife is only a short drive down Highway 3, with shopping , restaurants, several hotels and all of the modern amenities.

Cameron River Crossing Territorial Park Am Ingraham Trail, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Canada

4701 Franklin Avenue, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2P1 Canada

Off Niven Drive, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 3Z1 Canada