North Slave Region district, Northwest Territories, Canada

Places to visit near Behchokǫ̀

Behchokǫ̀ is a town in North Slave Region district, Northwest Territories, Canada, home to about 1,926 people. Within 50 km by road there are 15 places to visit — 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 beaches & coast, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves and 2 churches. The closest is Ohnda Tili (3 km).

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Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories
Behchokǫ̀, North Slave Region district, Northwest Territories, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Behchokǫ̀ at a glance

Location
North Slave Region district, Northwest Territories, Canada
Population
about 1,926
Coordinates
62.8025° N, 116.0464° W
Places within 50 km
15
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Behchokǫ̀

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Behchokǫ̀: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Behchokǫ̀

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Behchokǫ̀. The closest is Marian Lake (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Behchokǫ̀

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Behchokǫ̀. The closest is North Arm (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Behchokǫ̀

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Behchokǫ̀. The closest is Smith Island (23 km); the best-known is Waite Island (42 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Behchokǫ̀

3 churches within 100 km of Behchokǫ̀. The closest is Tłı̨chǫ Baptist Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Behchokǫ̀

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Behchokǫ̀. The closest is Ohnda Tili (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ohnda Tili · viewpoint · North Slave Region · ~3 km
  • Tower Hill · viewpoint · North Slave Region · ~11 km

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Parks near Behchokǫ̀

2 parks within 100 km of Behchokǫ̀. The closest is North Arm Territorial Park Day Use Area (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Behchokǫ̀

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 183 km on the road.

  1. Start in Behchokǫ̀
  2. 3 km Ohnda Tili · viewpoint, North Slave Region
  3. 16 km Marian Lake · lake, North Slave Region
  4. 29 km Russell Lake · lake, North Slave Region
  5. 22 km Mosher Lake · lake, North Slave Region
  6. 71 km Waite Island · island, North Slave Region
  7. 42 km Back to Behchokǫ̀

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How to reach Behchokǫ̀

    All places near Behchokǫ̀ by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Behchokǫ̀ by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs526Marian Lake (19 km)
    Beaches & coast35North Arm (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Smith Island (23 km)
    Churches23Tłı̨chǫ Baptist Church (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Ohnda Tili (3 km)
    Parks12North Arm Territorial Park Day Use Area (12 km)
    Waterfalls01Chutes la Martre (71 km)
    Other attractions01Aurora Station and Enodah Kennel (95 km)

    Behchokǫ̀: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Behchokǫ̀?

    Ohnda Tili (viewpoint, about 3 km), Marian Lake (lake, about 19 km), Tłı̨chǫ Baptist Church (church, about 3 km), St Michael Parish (church, about 3 km), North Arm (beach, about 6 km), Russell Lake (lake, about 35 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Behchokǫ̀?

    15 places on Spotwander: 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 beaches & coast, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Behchokǫ̀?

    Marian Lake, about 19 km by road; Mosquito Lake (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Behchokǫ̀?

    North Arm, about 6 km by road; Pointe du Lac (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Behchokǫ̀?

    Smith Island, about 23 km by road; Waite Island (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Behchokǫ̀?

    Start in Behchokǫ̀, visit Ohnda Tili, then Marian Lake, then Russell Lake, then Mosher Lake, then Waite Island, and drive back — about 183 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Behchokǫ̀?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Behchokǫ̀

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Behchokǫ̀’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Behchokǫ̀ on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.