Must-see hotels in Northwest Territories

  • Blachford Lake Lodge

    Yellowknife

    This excellent wilderness lodge sits on a pristine lake a half-hour floatplane flight from Yellowknife. It's a stunning spot to get away from it all,…

  • Nahanni Mountain Lodge

    Northwest Territories

    Sitting on the shore of Little Doctor Lake, right outside the national-park boundary, this fly-in lodge accommodates a single party of up to 20 people in…

  • Mackenzie Rest Inn

    Northwest Territories

    A charming, well-furnished B&B in a land of floatplanes and giant rivers. Faultless hospitality is matched with very cute, stylish rooms in a characterful…

  • Whooping Crane Guest House

    Northwest Territories

    Luxurious, stylish and welcoming, this B&B occupies an intriguing octagonal wooden building down a very quiet street off Calder Ave. Helpful hosts,…

  • Captain's Cabins

    Northwest Territories

    In a bucolic spot by the river just south of the Mackenzie Bridge and 10km south of Fort Providence, the former captain of the Mackenzie ferry and his…

  • Canoe North Lodge B&B

    Northwest Territories

    Right at their floatbase, this excellent canoeing and hiking outfitter has a cozy lodge for active travelers. You have a choice of private rooms in the…

  • Arctic Chalet

    Northwest Territories

    In a boreal glade 3km from town, the main house showcases local fauna in the form of animal skins and piles of antlers. Satellite cabins, sleeping up to…

  • Hunter's B&B

    Northwest Territories

    Friendly, knowledgeable Maureen and Patsy are happy to fill guests in on the settlement's history and they run a tight ship: their spotless little B&B…

  • Checkpoint B&B

    Northwest Territories

    This rustic B&B, run by hospitable owners Lynn and Wayne, is a great place to break your trip. The eight homey rooms have shared facilities. Lynn can whip…

  • Andre's Place

    Northwest Territories

    Run by an affable French-Chilean couple, this B&B consists of a single bedroom with an adjoining immaculate bathroom. Guests get the benefit of Andre's…

  • Embleton House B&B

    Yellowknife

    This well-kitted-out downtown B&B offers two options: compact, cozy rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen, or fabulous decorative themed suites with…

  • Blue Raven B&B

    Yellowknife

    In a quiet, idyllic location on Latham Island, with great bay views from the lounge and deck, this welcoming spot feels like a rural retreat. There are…

  • Willows Inn

    Northwest Territories

    This spotless motel comprises six self-sufficient, spacious rooms geared toward all seasons, with air-con and in-floor heating, and all with coffeemakers,…

  • Explorer Hotel

    Yellowknife

    Looming over downtown, this generic high-rise is arguably the best in-town hotel, with comfortable, slightly dated rooms, a good restaurant and lounge,…

  • Bayside B&B

    Yellowknife

    There are not many lodgings in Yellowknife where you can watch floatplanes take off from your bedroom window, but this cute guesthouse with a shingled…

  • Arden Avenue B&B

    Yellowknife

    Tucked away west of Old Airport Rd, the three rooms inside this spacious residential house are snug, carpeted, warm and appealingly decorated in neutral…

  • Wood Buffalo Inn

    Northwest Territories

    This neat apart-motel, centrally located and set back from the main street, consists of 10 self-contained, compact apartments. All come with fully…

  • Heritage Hotel

    Northwest Territories

    This clean, minimalist, rather posh hotel seems a little out of place in working-class Wells. Many of the sparkling rooms have river views, plus there's a…

  • Deh Cho Suites

    Northwest Territories

    Spacious guest rooms popular with government workers are well furnished and come with modern kitchenettes and self-serve continental breakfast; air-con is…

  • Janor Guest House

    Northwest Territories

    This homey guesthouse, run by the welcoming Leah and Colin, has six snug bedrooms (two of them with baths) and guests have full use of the sunny living…

  • Chateau Nova

    Yellowknife

    This smart new business hotel appeals to visiting government workers and aurora chasers alike. Its carpeted rooms come with king-sized beds, artfully…

  • Blackstone Territorial Park Campground

    Northwest Territories

    Non-powered riverside campground with fire pits, cold water shorts, short hiking trails and terrific views over mountains and the Liard-Nahanni confluence…

  • Smitty's B&B

    Northwest Territories

    Run by welcoming owners Laverna and Craig, this self-sufficient unit offers four snug bedrooms, with two bathrooms and a shared kitchen between them…

  • Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park Campground

    Northwest Territories

    Appealing campsite in a boreal glade near Louise Falls, complete with showers, firepits, kitchen shelter, children's playground and a lookout over the…

  • Eileen's Bed & Breakfast

    Northwest Territories

    This well-appointed three-bedroom residential home, run by the friendly Eileen, is down a quiet street a 15min walk south of the center. Guests share the…

  • Prelude Lake Campground

    Northwest Territories

    This large, full-service campsite consists of RV sites (without hookups) and a dozen tent sites, along with a boat dock, boat rentals and two nature…

  • Paradise Garden & Campground

    Northwest Territories

    Between Enterprise and Hay River on a small organic farm, this friendly, idyllically located place has electrical hookups for RVs and offers berry-picking.

  • Hay River Territorial Park Campground

    Northwest Territories

    A Frisbee throw from the beach, this densely wooded campground has hot showers, a barbecue area and a children's playground.

  • Reid Lake Campground

    Northwest Territories

    The campground has a good beach, boat ramp and walking trail. Sites on the ridge have good views.

  • Quality Inn & Suites Yellowknife

    Yellowknife

    This central place has smallish rooms, smartly decked out with commodious beds and neat gray fabrics. The place could be cleaner, though, and street…

  • Capital Suites

    Northwest Territories

    Inuvik's swishest option is unlikely to feature in your social-media posts, though its suites are all spacious, spotless and come with seriously good beds…

  • Jàk Park Campground

    Northwest Territories

    This pretty government-operated campground, about 6km south of town on the Dempster Hwy, provides hot showers and firewood. There's a good view of the…

  • Mackenzie Hotel

    Northwest Territories

    Right in the center of town, the Mackenzie is a favorite with businessmen and government workers. The wi-fi is intermittent and the rooms are spacious,…

  • Sahtu Dene Inn & Suites

    Northwest Territories

    Close to the airport and often booked up by government workers, this place is owned by four First Nations communities and features tidy motel-style units…

  • Ptarmigan Inn

    Northwest Territories

    In the heart of downtown, Hay River's only true hotel has clean, spacious, well-appointed rooms, a pub, a restaurant and a fitness center with hot tub. It…

  • Nova Inn

    Northwest Territories

    Of Inuvik's three smart hotels, Nova wins plaudits for its helpful staff, decent prices and smart, spacious, well-equipped rooms with comfy beds and gas…