Colville Lake Northwest Territories Map

About Colville Lake, Northwest Territories

Colville Lake is a settlement in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Colville Lake is located at 67.0399°N, 126.0912°W.

Colville Lake rests within the vast, ancient expanse of Canada's Northwest Territories, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet resilience. It lies 142.0 km north-east of Fort Good Hope, NT (from Fort Good Hope, NT: bearing 51°T), and is situated 198.4 km north of Norman Wells. Its geography is defined by the boreal forest and the subtle, rolling terrain characteristic of the subarctic, sculpted by millennia of glacial activity and the ceaseless sculpting of wind and water. Historically, this region has been the ancestral homeland of Indigenous peoples, their deep connection to the land evident in the enduring presence of ancient trails and traditional knowledge passed down through generations. The economy of Colville Lake is intrinsically linked to its natural surroundings, with activities like fishing, trapping, and small-scale resource harvesting forming the backbone of livelihoods, a way of life dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that defines northern communities. The cultural character of Colville Lake is one of quiet strength and profound respect for the natural world, a spirit reflected in the almost palpable stillness that settles over the landscape as dusk deepens, painting the sky in hues of lavender and rose. While not boasting grand monuments, the true landmarks here are the vast, shimmering expanse of the lake itself and the ancient forests that fringe its shores, offering a profound sense of solitude and connection. Education is valued, with local initiatives fostering knowledge relevant to the northern environment and its unique challenges. The pace of life in Colville Lake is unhurried, a gentle rhythm that allows for the appreciation of small wonders, like the way sunlight filters through the pine needles or the distant call of a loon across the water.

About This Colville Lake Map Page

Explore Colville Lake, 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: 67.0399, -126.0912. 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 Colville Lake includes the postal code (X0E), telephone area code (867). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Colville Lake 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.