Behchoko

On the North Arm of Great Slave Lake, the twin communities of Rae and Edzo, now called Behchoko, overlook a landscape of glacier smoothed Precambrian rock. The largest Tlicho community and headquarters for the Tlicho government, Behchoko provides river access to the Marian River system and the Barrenlands. Services include bed and breakfast accommodation nearby, and a restaurant, service station and general store in Rae. Bus, taxi and chartered aircraft connections are available to Yellowknife.

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Caribou on the Move

Outfitters and communities follow the progress of the caribou in spring and fall.

Tlicho Government

The Tlicho Government is the governing authority on Tlicho lands. The Tlicho Government has the power to pass and enforce its own laws, enter into contracts, hold resources, receive tax revenues and manage rights and benefits for the Tlicho citizens. The Tlicho Government is responsible for: Managing Tlicho lands and...

Northern Frontier Visitors Association

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Winterhawk Bed and Breakfast

Sah Naji Kwe Wilderness Spa & Meeting Centre

Natural setting along the North Arm of Great Slave Lake, accessible by road. Located near the Frank Channel in Behchoko. All season day lodge accommodating up to 24 for meetings. Limited overnight accommodations. Seasonal tent frame camp in Dogrib Dene style; accommodates 22 overnight. Wood burning sauna. Book your next...

Northern Exposure

Bus service between Yellowknife and Behchoko, charters across the Territory.

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