Land use, mapping, and registries

Land use planning and management

Learn how land use is planned and managed in the NWT, including leasing, mapping, and responsibilities for using public land.

Learn how land use plans are developed and used to guide land and resource decisions in the NWT.

Information about land and resource planning work in the Wek’èezhìi Management Area.

Information about unauthorized occupancy on public land and how the GNWT addresses it.

Apply for recreational leases and learn how recreation use on public land is planned and managed.

Information on how to apply for a recreational or cabin lease to build a non-commercial dwelling on public land.

Learn how recreational leasing is managed in the NWT, including policies, processes, and responsibilities.

Information on recreation use in a study area while considering environmental, cultural values, and other land uses.

Information about recreation management planning work to guide outdoor recreation use around Yellowknife.

Information about restrictions affecting new recreational leasing in the Highway 3 and Ingraham Trail area.

Access information on plans of survey and land boundary records.