Explore Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| Place | Behchokǫ̀ |
| Type | Community Government |
| Province / Territory | Northwest Territories (NT) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 62.8273 |
| Longitude | -116.0582 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | X1A |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | LBKQZ |
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 rests upon the northern edge of Marian Lake, where the vast, quiet expanse of water meets the resilient timber of the boreal landscape. 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 air here holds a sharp, clean clarity, particularly as the low sun catches the ripples of Marian Lake, casting long, bruised purples across the surface before the light retreats. The land surrounding Behchokǫ̀ feels watchful and ancient, grounded by the steady pull of the wilderness that stretches outward, while the Duport River courses through the nearby terrain, its waters carving a path through the earth about 7 km away. Life in Behchokǫ̀ draws its strength from deep-rooted Tłı̨chǫ Dene heritage, maintaining traditions that prioritize the wisdom of the land and the endurance of its people. The local economy thrives through a balance of modern administrative service and a persistent, vital connection to the harvest, with many residents continuing to hunt and fish in accordance with the seasons. During the deepest stretches of winter, the silence of the landscape deepens, turning the focus inward toward the warmth of the home and the shared stories of elders. Behchokǫ̀ stands as a gathering point for a culture that has navigated the changing currents of history with quiet dignity, ensuring that the old ways of knowledge persist alongside the demands of the present day.
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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. 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |