Behchokǫ̀ Northwest Territories Map

About Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories

Behchokǫ̀ is a community government in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is classified as a town. Behchokǫ̀ is located at 62.8273°N, 116.0582°W.

Behchokǫ̀ lies nestled on the southern shores of Great Slave Lake, a vast expanse of water that mirrors the immense northern sky. It lies 70.8 km east-south-east of Whatı̀, NT (from Whatı̀, NT: bearing 119°T), and is situated 22.8 km north-north-west of Old Fort Rae. The land here is a study in subtle resilience, a mosaic of boreal forest and muskeg that yields to rocky outcrops and the shimmering, ever-present water. Summers bring a brief, vibrant bloom, where wildflowers push through the moss and lichen, and the air hums with the industrious flight of insects. Winters descend with an almost palpable stillness, blanketing the landscape in snow that softens every edge and refracts the pale sun into a thousand diamond glints. This is a place where the horizon feels both near and impossibly distant, a constant reminder of the sheer, unyielding scale of the North. The echoes of Tłı̨chǫ heritage are woven into the very character of Behchokǫ̀, a testament to generations who have lived in harmony with this demanding, yet generous, environment. Historically, this was a gathering place, a hub for trade and connection along the vital waterways that have always served as the arteries of the North. Today, while the fishing and trapping traditions persist, the economy has found new anchors. Mining, with its deep roots in the region's mineral wealth, plays a significant role, shaping the modern pulse of Behchokǫ̀. The spirit of the place is one of quiet endurance, a deep understanding of the land's rhythms, and a welcoming warmth that belies the often harsh climate.

About This Behchokǫ̀ Map Page

Explore Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 62.8273, -116.0582. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Behchokǫ̀ includes the postal code (X1A), telephone area code (867). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Behchokǫ̀ is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.