Waterfalls Route

Named for the many waterfalls in the accessible south-central portion of the Northwest Territories [1], the Waterfalls Route is reached by road from northern Alberta [2] and provides the gateway to Yellowknife [3]. The largest population center is Hay River [4], on the southern shore of Great Slave Lake.

With spectacular scenery around every bend, a UNESCO World Heritage Site [5], and an abundance of wildlife, the area is an outdoorsperson’s fantasy come true. Hiking, camping, fishing, golfing, canoeing, kayaking, and river rafting—it’s all here.

60th Parallel to Hay River [6]

• Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park
• Alexandra Falls
• Louise Falls

Hay River to Fort Smith [7]

• Polar Lake
• Fort Resolution
• Angus Fire Tower
• Nyarling River
• Little Buffalo Territorial Park

Wood Buffalo National Park [5]

• Lake Claire
• Salt Plains
• Peace-Athabasca Delta
• Sweetgrass Station

Hay River to Yellowknife [8]

• Lady Evelyn Falls Territorial Park
• Kakisa River
• Fort Providence
• Rae-Edzo
• Marian Lake