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| Place | Dawson Landing |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Northwest Territories (NT) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 60.983478 |
| Longitude | -114.16792 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | X1A |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | LAGAJ |
Dawson Landing is a locality in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is classified as a town. Dawson Landing is located at 60.9835°N, 114.1679°W.
Dawson Landing rests upon the resilient, rocky shore of Great Slave Lake, where the horizon stretches into a vast, shimmering expanse that seems to swallow the sky. It lies 33.8 km south-west of Fort Resolution, NT (from Fort Resolution, NT: bearing 232°T), and is situated 22.5 km west of Little Buffalo River. The air here holds a sharp, clean clarity that intensifies the low-slung light of late afternoon, casting long, amber shadows across the low-lying terrain. While the Little Buffalo River flows through the distance some 21 km away, the immediate surroundings of Dawson Landing are defined by the quiet, heavy presence of the water and the resilient vegetation that clings to the rugged, northern earth. Life at Dawson Landing moves with a deliberate intensity, shaped by the seasonal shifts that demand both preparation and a deep, watchful patience. The economy remains linked to the land and the lake, reflecting a history of resourcefulness where the inhabitants work in harmony with the cycles of the north. Despite the isolation, the people of Dawson Landing maintain traditions that honor the endurance required to thrive in this environment, finding purpose in the daily tasks that sustain them against the backdrop of an unforgiving but beautiful landscape.
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Explore Dawson Landing, 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: 60.983478, -114.16792. 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 Dawson Landing 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 Dawson Landing 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 |