ColvilleLake

Colville Lake Community Details

This small traditional community is known as K'ahbamitue (Ptarmigan Net) in North Slavey. Located in the Barrenlands north of Great Bear Lake and just above the Arctic Circle, Colville Lake’s economy is based almost exclusively on hunting, fishing and trapping.

Location

  • 67deg;02deg;N latitude and 126deg;07deg;W longitude

  • 745 km northwest of Yellowknife
Population (2007)

  • 150
Languages

  • English

  • North Slavey
Transportation

  • Accessible by air via Canadian North and North Wright Airways

  • Ice road access in the winter
Industry

  • Game hunting, fishing, trapping, and to a lesser extent, tourism
Schools
Local Services

  • Two grocery stores

  • Health station

  • Fire hall

  • A restaurant

  • Two Bed and Breakfasts
Associations
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