Beach near Hay River, Canada

Hay River Travel Guide

Northwest Territories, Canada

Hay River is a small town of around 3,400 people in Canada’s Northwest Territories. It sits in the territory’s northern interior and is served by Hay River Airport, making air travel the main named arrival option for visitors coming from elsewhere in Canada.

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Hay River. The town uses Mountain Time, with seasonal daylight-saving changes.

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Local time

3,400

Population

3,902 miles away

Know before you go

Pays in CAD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.

Best time to visit Hay River

Jan

-14°7

Feb

-16°4

Mar

-10°4

Apr

4°4

May

16°4

Jun

18°5

Jul

23°9

Aug

22°6

Sep

17°5

Oct

6°8

Nov

-5°6

Dec

-14°8

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Hay River

  1. Rudd Channel

    historic site

    1.4 km

  2. Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church

    roman catholic place of worship

    3.8 km

  3. Riverview Cineplex

    movie theater

    4.3 km

  4. St Andrew's Anglican Church

    christian place of worship

    3.8 km

  5. Hay River Pentecostal Chapel

    pentecostal place of worship

    3.2 km

  6. Hay River Territorial Park

    park

    2.6 km

  7. Chief Lamalice Complex

    stadium arena

    1.7 km

Getting there

Hay River Airport · 0 km

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