Although most of the towns have hotels and bed & breakfast establishments open all year, accommodation can be scarce and often quite basic. There can be long distances between settlements of any size, especially in the Arctic zone. ‘Lodges' designed for outdoor activity holidays can be found in many settlements and many can only be reached by air. For details, contact Northwest Territories Tourism (see Contact Addresses).

Campsites are generally open from mid May to mid September and are run by both government and private organisations. Some outfitters have established ‘outposts' (semi-permanent camps), with tents, beds and meals usually offered as part of organised trips. Camping is on a 'leave no trace' basis. A number of companies can arrange motorhome (known as recreational vehicles, or RVs, in Canada) hire, with a range of fully equipped vehicles. Full details can be obtained from Northwest Territories Tourism (see Contact Addresses).