Délįnę Northwest Territories Map

About Délįnę, Northwest Territories

Délįnę is a community in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Délįnę is located at 65.1889°N, 123.4225°W.

Délįnę rests with quiet purpose upon the edge of Great Bear Lake, where the vast, deep waters meet the mouth of the Greygoose River. It lies 106.0 km east-north-east of Tulita, NT (from Tulita, NT: bearing 71°T), and is situated 159.1 km east of Norman Wells. The land here holds a stillness that defines the horizon, marked by a low, sprawling terrain that catches the long, amber light of northern evenings. In the colder months, the air takes on a brittle, crystalline quality, and the expanse of the lake settles into a profound, ice-bound silence that presses against the edges of the settlement. The historical trajectory of Délįnę is inseparable from the deep knowledge of the Sahtu Dene, whose presence has shaped the life of the region for generations. Survival in this northern climate has historically relied on the bounty of the land and the endurance of its people, who have long maintained a relationship with the surrounding waters. Today, the economy of Délįnę continues to be influenced by traditional harvesting practices alongside modern administrative and service roles, reflecting a blend of ancestral wisdom and contemporary necessity. The daily movement of people navigating the shoreline or tending to seasonal work reveals a life that acknowledges the demands of a harsh but generous environment. Cultural life in Délįnę thrives on the transmission of Indigenous language and storytelling, which serve as the heartbeat of the local identity. The wisdom of elders remains central to the character of the people, guiding the transmission of traditions that celebrate the connection between the inhabitants and the Great Bear Lake. Visitors might notice how the shared values of the community manifest in the quiet support offered between neighbours during the long, dark winters. While Délįnę does not seek fame through external landmarks, its true significance lies in the persistence of its culture and the pride of those who call this particular stretch of the shoreline home.

About This Délįnę Map Page

Explore Délįnę, 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: 65.188889, -123.4225. 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 Délįnę 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 Délįnę 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.