Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve

Thaidene Nëné is a national park reserve on the East Arm of Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories. The area contains boreal forests, tundra landscapes, and deep freshwater lakes bordered by red granite cliffs.

The Canadian government formally established the reserve in 2019 after decades of negotiations with Indigenous communities. This extended collaboration resulted in one of the region's largest protected areas.

The name Thaidene Nëné comes from the Chipewyan language and means Land of the Ancestors, reflecting the Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation's long connection to these territories. The Indigenous community has used this landscape for hunting, fishing, and spiritual practices across many generations.

Visitors reach the reserve mainly by flying from Yellowknife to the community of Lutsel K'e. From there, guided tours can be arranged for fishing, paddling, and camping activities led by local guides.

The reserve contains some of North America's deepest lake sections, where giant lake trout swim beneath the granite cliffs. This exceptional depth makes the lake's ecosystem distinct and sets it apart from other northern waters.

Location: North Slave Region

Inception: August 21, 2019

Website: https://pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/cnpn-cnnp/thaidene-nene

GPS coordinates: 62.70750,-108.63444

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04