Dettah Northwest Territories Map

About Dettah, Northwest Territories

Dettah is a settlement in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is classified as a town. Dettah is located at 62.4112°N, 114.3084°W.

Dettah rests on the southern shore of Great Slave Lake, a collection of homes and buildings nestled against the vast, frozen expanse, or the shimmering, open water, depending on the season. It lies 5.7 km south-east of Yellowknife, NT (from Yellowknife, NT: bearing 146°T), and is situated 5.8 km south-east of Matonnabee. The land here is a study in subtle blues and greys, punctuated by the emerald of sparse boreal forest in the summer and the stark white of endless snow in the winter. The air carries a particular crispness, a clean, sharp scent of pine and distant ice, that invigorates the lungs and stills the mind. Even in the brief, intense heat of summer, the wind off the lake retains a refreshing coolness, a constant reminder of the immense, untamed wilderness that surrounds Dettah. This place holds the deep, resonant history of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, whose ancestors have navigated these waters and shores for millennia, their stories etched into the very spirit of Dettah. The economy, once heavily reliant on trapping and fishing, has evolved, though the lake's bounty remains a vital part of life for many. Modern Dettah sees a blend of traditional ways and contemporary needs, with a resilient spirit that has weathered the harsh northern climate and periods of economic boom and bust. The enduring connection to Great Slave Lake, the lifeblood of this northern settlement, shapes its character and its future, a constant, silent presence that dictates the pace of life in Dettah.

About This Dettah Map Page

Explore Dettah, 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: 62.4112, -114.3084. 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 Dettah 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 Dettah 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.