welcome

If you’re a visitor to Hay River, we extend a hearty, North of 60 welcome! Hay River is more than just summer – as a matter of fact, some of our most enjoyable times happen in a frosty world. Come join us on a snowmobile ride, a dog sled run, a sliding party, or just a walk or cross-country ski through a vast winter wonderland.

Snowmobile through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Northwest Territories. Ride your machine through deep canyons of the Hay River for 40 miles upstream and see the spectacular Louise Falls from an angle few in the world have seen – from the river ice itself!

Explore the vast Great Slave Lake for true wilderness adventure. Or cruise with a group of friends through miles of boreal forest on snowmobile trails – all groomed for your enjoyment.

Even better, join our fishermen and get to tell some tales of ice fishing – we have augers if you didn’t bring yours!

You’ll find the business people of Hay River willing and eager both to serve and help you; you’ll also find a diverse and thorough selection of goods and services available – from auto parts and fishing tackle to great food and beautiful souvenirs. We know you will find Hay Riverites friendly and welcoming. We truly hope you will enjoy your time in our community and that you’ll leave with happy and pleasant memories, and that you’ll come back again and again!

Please take the time to explore a few links, as you might want to know in advance what awaits you here.

The Town of Hay River Website – general information
The Ptarmigan Inn – accomodation
The North Country Inn – accomodation
Andix.org – photos from Hay River and around

for more information, please use our Contact page.