The ENTIRE History
Of The Northwest Territories, Canada
(10,000 Years in 66 Minutes)
Life In Canada's
Coldest City (-64°C)
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
I thought Alaska was cold and remote.
And it is the Coldest, Emptiest, Wildest State in the USA! But
compared to Northern Canada, it's a metropolis! The Northwest
Territories stretch 1.35million sq km —or around 80% the size of
Alaska… But while Alaska has 740,000 residents…. The entire
Northwest Territories only have 45,000!
Today we visit Yellowknife, the capital and only city in the
Northwest Territories, which, with an average January low of -29.5°C
(-21°F), is not only the coldest city in Canada and North America...
It's actually the coldest city with a population over 10,000
residents ANYWHERE outside of Siberia!
On average there are 220 days per year with below freezing
temperatures, 44 days below -30°C, and the record low windchill was
-64°C (-83.2°F). Yes, the weather here is often colder here than
McMurdo Station, Antarctica!
Yellowknife's location at nearly 62.5 degrees North also means it
gets less than 5 hours of daylight in the winter. And since it's the
only city in the massive Northern Canada interior (which spans over
3,000,000 square km's) it's also very remote! The nearest city,
Edmonton is a 1,500km, 15 hour drive away!
So why do 23,000 people choose to live in one of the most
inhospitable and isolated regions of the world? And why are so many
people choosing to move to the Canadian North? Join me on this epic
road trip to find out.
The Canadian West
A Geography of Manitoba and the North West Territories by Alexander
McIntyre , B.A. This book provides great information and many
pictures and illustrations. We've provided the Preface and list of
contents and provided a link to download this book in pdf format. The Barren Ground of Northern Canada
By Warburton Pike (1917) History of the North-West
By Alexander Begg (1894) in three volumes Jay
Legere
Learning as I go in northern Canada, N. W. T. Living off-grid.
Inuvik: Canada's Land Of The Midnight
Sun
Welcome to Inuvik, the gateway to Canada’s ethereal Mackenzie Delta
and Richardson Mountains, where breathtaking landscapes meet rich
history and northern culture. Discover the iconic Igloo Church,
tales of the legendary Mad Trapper, vibrant ecosystems, and the
Porcupine caribou herd as you explore this unforgettable Arctic
destination.
Life In Canada's Most Remote
Communities
Explore the breathtaking Arctic coastline of Canada’s Northwest
Territories, where rugged cliffs, pristine waterways, and vast
tundra meet iconic natural wonders like the Smoking Hills, Lonier
Falls, and the unique Husky Lakes. From the remote Darnley Bay to
the stunning Cape Bathurst Peninsula, this untouched wilderness
offers a glimpse into some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring
landscapes.
Handbook of Polar Discoveries
By A. W. Greely, Brigadier-General, United States Army, Chief Signal
Officer of the Army, fifth edition (1910) (pdf)
