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.

The settlement of Colville Lake rests quietly upon the shore of Colville Lake, cradled by the rugged influence of the nearby Belot Ridge. 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. The land here holds the stillness of the north, where the light at dusk stretches long and thin across the water, turning the surface into a mirror for the vast, pale sky. The terrain is marked by the resilience of the tundra, where the earth remains firm and the air carries a crisp, lingering bite that clarifies the mind. It is a landscape defined by the quiet proximity of the ridge and the expansive, deep waters that anchor the horizon. Life in Colville Lake moves according to the necessities of the seasons and the deep, inherited knowledge of the land that has sustained its people for generations. The economy remains rooted in traditional pursuits, with hunting, fishing, and trapping serving as the primary ways by which families provide for themselves and maintain their connection to the wild surroundings. There is a weight of history in the way residents navigate the terrain, relying on skills passed down through families to thrive amidst the demanding conditions of the north. Modern industry touches the edges of this life, but the focus stays fixed on the careful stewardship of the resources found along the shore and across the expanse of the land. The cultural character of Colville Lake is shaped by a profound Indigenous heritage, which informs the traditions and values held by those who call this place home. Elders share stories that linger in the air like woodsmoke, grounding the younger generations in a lineage that predates the modern structures of the settlement. Celebrations and gatherings happen with a natural gravity, drawing people together to share food and conversation as the wind whistles against the walls of the buildings. There is a beauty in the way the community observes the turning of the year, finding strength in the silence and a shared understanding of what it means to belong to such a singular, remote corner of the world.

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. 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.