Pine Point Northwest Territories Map

About Pine Point, Northwest Territories

Pine Point is a abandoned locality in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is classified as a town. Pine Point is located at 60.8335°N, 114.4679°W.

Pine Point rests on the southern edge of the Great Slave Lake, a place where the boreal forest begins to yield to the vastness of the Northwest Territories. It lies 57.0 km south-west of Fort Resolution, NT (from Fort Resolution, NT: bearing 229°T), and is situated 31.4 km east of Buffalo River. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a mosaic of muskeg, granite outcrops, and stands of spruce and jackpine that reach towards a sky often awash in the ethereal greens and purples of the aurora. The air, particularly in the lingering twilight of summer, carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that seems to deepen with the encroaching cool of evening. Openings in the trees reveal glimpses of a horizon that stretches endlessly, punctuated by the shimmering, deep blue of the lake itself, its surface occasionally rippled by the breath of the wind. Historically, Pine Point was shaped by the earth's bounty, its very existence tied to the rich mineral deposits that lie beneath its surface. For decades, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the pulse of the mine, a powerful engine that drew people and purpose to this remote corner of Canada. While the era of large-scale mining has passed, leaving behind a quiet stillness, the legacy of that industry lingers, a subtle echo in the landscape and the memories of those who called Pine Point home. The proximity to the Great Slave Lake continues to offer a connection to sustenance and transport, a reminder of the vital arteries that have always connected this northern settlement to the wider world, fostering a resilient spirit that endures.

About This Pine Point Map Page

Explore Pine Point, 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: 60.833472, -114.46793. 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 Pine Point 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 Pine Point 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.