Hay River, Transportation hub in Northwest Territories, Canada
The town of Hay River extends along the southern shore of Great Slave Lake at the mouth of its namesake river at 165 meters elevation.
The Hudson's Bay Company established the first buildings in 1868, leading to permanent settlement between 1892 and 1893 under Chief Chiatlo's leadership.
The community maintains strong connections to Indigenous traditions through local events while serving as a commercial center for surrounding First Nations populations.
The Mackenzie Highway provides year-round access to Hay River, which offers essential services including schools, a hospital, and retail establishments.
The entire population of Hay River relocated from Vale Island to a new settlement site upstream following substantial flooding in 1964.
Location: Region 5, Northwest Territories
Inception: June 27, 1963
Elevation above the sea: 165 m
Shares border with: High Level
Website: http://hayriver.com
GPS coordinates: 60.83310,-115.77800
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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