Explore Buffalo River, 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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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Buffalo River, Northwest Territories. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Buffalo River |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Northwest Territories (NT) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 60.88069 |
| Longitude | -115.038809 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | X1A |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | LADXF |
Buffalo River is a locality in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is classified as a town. Buffalo River is located at 60.8807°N, 115.0388°W.
The landscape surrounding Buffalo River holds the stillness of the north, defined by the quiet convergence where the Buffalo River meets the vast, grey expanse of Great Slave Lake. It lies 41.4 km east-north-east of Hay River, NT (from Hay River, NT: bearing 79°T), and is situated 48.4 km west-south-west of Dawson Landing. The land here is low and patient, marked by the slow movement of water across terrain that feels ancient and undisturbed, where the light at dusk clings to the surface of the Buffalo River like a thin, silver skin. The air carries a crisp, lingering chill that sharpens the edges of the horizon, grounding the spirit in a space where the earth and water negotiate their boundaries without urgency. Indigenous heritage informs the long presence of people at Buffalo River, where the rhythm of life has historically mirrored the seasonal pulses of the surrounding wilderness. The local economy and daily existence remain tied to the land and the bounty of the water, favoring traditional practices that have persisted through generations. Life at Buffalo River moves with a quiet, deliberate focus, shaped by the practical needs of the climate and the vast, open geography of the Northwest Territories. The water provides a constant, low murmur against the shore, a steady companion to those who live within sight of the meeting point of the river and the lake.
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Explore Buffalo River, 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: 60.88069, -115.038809. 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 Buffalo River 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 Buffalo River 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 |