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Writer's pictureNele Remstedt

A guide to the Northwest Territories' Łutsël K’é

Updated: Jul 31

Unforgettable experiences ahead!


Sunset in Łutsël K’é - Credit: Pat Kane & NWTT

Welcome to the community of Łutsël K’é, a small settlement situated on the beautiful East Arm of Great Slave Lake. The East Arm is the site of world-class scenery and ancient red cliffs that drop 180 metres straight down into the lake. The area is known for huge fish, dramatic landscapes and primeval wilderness. It is also home to Łutsël K’é, the only community at the eastern end of Great Slave Lake.


Łutsël K’é is your gateway to both Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve, the newest addition to the Northwest Territories’ national parks, and the East Arm. And getting here is easy! The community is a 45-minute flight from Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories. Scheduled flights go between Łutsël K’é and Yellowknife at least once per day, every day of the week. Planning a trip? It’s as easy as booking a few nights at a B&B and a return-ticket from Yellowknife with Air Tindi.



Łutsël K’é remains proudly traditional, with the Chipewyan language widely spoken and traditional hunting, trapping and fishing serving as the economic mainstay. It’s home to the new Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve. Meaning “Land of the Ancestors”, this 14,000-square kilometre protected area houses diverse ecosystems, important wildlife and pristine watersheds. Thaidene Nëné is managed and protected by the Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation, and the Deninu Kųę́ First Nation who lives on these lands.


What better way, for example, to get a first glimpse of the East Arm from land by taking the 2.5-kilometre Sheth La Summit trail, an easy walk that starts close to the community and culiminates in a fantastic view of the lake. Log cabins line the shores, and the islands nearby have been used by this land’s Indigenous people since time immemorial.


Hiking near Łutsël K’é - Credit: Pat Kane & NWTT

Most folks in the community have boats, and you’ll have no trouble finding a guide to take you out on the water.


With the Dene of Łutsël K’é as your hosts, there’s no better way to learn about this spectacular corner of the Northwest Territories. An unforgettable experience awaits!


Welcoming hosts - Credit: Pat Kane & NWTT

Further information on the Northwest Territories can be found at www.spectacularnwt.com.


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