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| Place | Dettah |
| Type | Settlement |
| Province / Territory | Northwest Territories (NT) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 62.4112 |
| Longitude | -114.3084 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | LDAWW |
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.
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| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |