Łutselk'e Northwest Territories Map

About Łutselk'e, Northwest Territories

Łutselk'e is a settlement in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Łutselk'e is located at 62.4041°N, 110.7382°W.

Łutselk'e rests on the southern shore of Great Slave Lake, a vast expanse of freshwater that shapes the very essence of life here. It lies 187.0 km east of Yellowknife, NT (from Yellowknife, NT: bearing 90°T), and is situated 58.3 km south of Thompson Landing. The land rises in gentle, rocky inclines, carpeted by resilient boreal forest and dotted with the shimmering blues of smaller lakes, a landscape sculpted by ancient ice and enduring northern light. For millennia, this place has been a gathering point for the Dene people, their history deeply interwoven with the rhythms of the lake and the movements of caribou. The economy of Łutselk'e has long been tied to the bounty of the land and water, with traditional harvesting of fish and game remaining central, supplemented by emerging opportunities in tourism and artisanal crafts that reflect the enduring spirit of the community. The stillness here is profound, broken only by the whisper of wind through pines or the distant call of a loon, a profound quietude that speaks of deep connection to the natural world. The cultural character of Łutselk'e is one of resilience and deep-rooted tradition, a vibrant legacy carried forward by its people. While Łutselk'e may not boast grand universities or professional sports franchises, its educational focus is on preserving Indigenous knowledge and skills, passed down through generations. The lake itself, Great Slave Lake, serves as a magnificent landmark, its immense scale and breathtaking beauty a constant presence. Major events in Łutselk'e often revolve around community gatherings, celebrations of seasonal changes, and the sharing of cultural heritage, drawing people together under the vast northern sky. Though no internationally renowned figures may call Łutselk'e home, the strength and wisdom of its elders and the vibrant spirit of its youth are the true luminaries of this remarkable northern settlement.

About This Łutselk'e Map Page

Explore Łutselk'e, 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: 62.4041, -110.7382. 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 Łutselk'e 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 Łutselk'e 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.