Beach near Norman Wells, Canada

Norman Wells Travel Guide

Northwest Territories, Canada

Norman Wells is a small community in Canada’s Northwest Territories, with a population of 1,027. It sits in the far north, where travellers should expect a remote setting and a strongly seasonal climate, with long, cold winters and short summers.

Most visitors arrive by air at Norman Wells Airport (YVQ), the airport serving the town. There are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres, so Norman Wells is not a beach destination.

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1,027

Population

3,887 miles away

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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 Norman Wells

Jan

-18°7

Feb

-18°5

Mar

-12°2

Apr

2°4

May

14°9

Jun

21°8

Jul

24°10

Aug

22°10

Sep

14°10

Oct

2°9

Nov

-10°10

Dec

-19°8

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

Things to do in Norman Wells

  1. Norman Wells Historical Centre

    history museum

    1.1 km

  2. McKinnon Territorial Park

    park

    1.4 km

  3. St. Anthony's Parish

    religious organization

    1.5 km

  4. Norman Wells Historical Society

    history museum

    0.7 km

Getting there

Norman Wells Airport · 0 km

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