Like most places in Canada, the weather in the North can be pretty variable. Especially in the North, the highs and lows between summer and winter can seem like dramatic changes. But people have been living here for centuries, and modern amenities will ensure your visit is the right balance between comfort and rustically authentic – as long as you are prepared.
On the East Arm of Great Slave Lake, the summers are cool and the winters are frigid and snowy. Summer lasts between late May and September, with the hottest month of the year being July, with an average high of 21 °C and low of 12 °C. Winter lasts from October to March. The coldest month of the year is January, with an average low of -29 °C and high of -22 °C.