Łutselk'e

Łutselk'e is a First Nation community situated on the southern shore of Great Slave Lake in the eastern part of the Northwest Territories. The settlement sits at 168 meters elevation and spreads along the lakeshore in a quiet section of this vast water body.

A Hudson's Bay Company trading post was established in 1925, bringing the first permanent European presence to the area. The Roman Catholic Church arrived soon after, marking the start of modern settlement.

The name Łutselk'e comes from the Chipewyan Dene language and refers to the cisco fish found in these waters. This connection to the land shapes how the community moves through daily life and maintains ties to traditional practices.

Access to the community is mainly by scheduled flights from Yellowknife or by water during warmer months through the local seaplane terminal. Visitors should expect remote conditions and plan around seasonal availability.

The area is home to the proposed Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve, one of Canada's largest protected wilderness regions at 14,000 square kilometers. This reserve preserves one of the last undisturbed northern landscapes.

Location: Region 5, Northwest Territories

Elevation above the sea: 168 m

GPS coordinates: 62.40530,-110.73900

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42