Places to visit near

Hay River

Hay River is a town in South Slave Region district, Northwest Territories, Canada of about 2,728 people. Within 50 km by road there are 19 places to visit: 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 beaches & coast and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Louise Falls, Alexandra Falls and Buffalo Lake.

60.8156° N, 115.7999° WPop. 2,728

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km19
Must-see3
Notable7
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Hay River

4 stops, one loop, back by 7:30 pm

260 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Hay River
  2. McNallie Creek Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Louise Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Breynat Bightbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Island Disland · 1 hrs
  6. Back in Hay River
Today’s loopHay RiverStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hay River?

Island D (island, about 5 km), Vale Island (island, about 6 km), Hay River Museum (museum, about 7 km), Hay River Victory Church (church, about 1 km), St. Andrew's (church, about 1 km), Hay River Visitor Information Centre (attraction, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hay River?

19 places on Spotwander: 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 beaches & coast, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks, 3 churches.

Which is the nearest river spot to Hay River?

Island D, about 5 km by road; Vale Island (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Hay River?

Hay River Public Beach, about 8 km by road; Vale Point (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hay River?

Start in Hay River, visit McNallie Creek Falls, then Louise Falls, then Breynat Bight, then Island D, and drive back — about 260 km by road in all.