Behchokǫ̀

Located at the intersection of Great Slave Lake's North Arm and Marian Lake, Behchoko consists of three neighborhoods: Rae, Edzo, and Frank Channel.

The Hudson's Bay Company established Fort Rae as a trading post in 1852, naming it after Scottish explorer John Rae who led expeditions in northern Canada.

The Tłı̨chǫ community maintains its heritage through traditional crafts production, including beaded jackets, mittens, slippers, and indigenous tools created by local families.

The hamlet connects to Yellowknife via Highway 3, with seasonal ice roads providing access to neighboring communities Gamètì and Wekweètì during winter months.

Formerly known as Rae-Edzo, the community adopted its current name Behchokǫ̀, meaning 'Big Knife' in Tłı̨chǫ language, following the 2005 land claim agreement.

Location: Region 3, Northwest Territories

Inception: August 4, 2005

Elevation above the sea: 179 m

GPS coordinates: 62.80250,-116.04639

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:58