Tulita

The Northwest Company set up a trading post at the junction of the Mackenzie and Great Bear Rivers in 1810, a point Sir John Franklin had used as a starting point for his expeditions. The site changed several times but the community of Tulita is located on this very site today. Today's economy is based on hunting, fishing, and trapping with oil exploration and tourism also being significant features. The sale of local arts and crafts is also key along with other local business.

Fort Norman was its original name and it was changed back to its traditional name Tulita, it means "where the waters meet". Tulita is located 523 air km southeast of Inuvik and 624 air km northwest of Yellowknife. The community is situated on the east bank of the Great Bear River where it meets the Mackenzie River.

The community population is 527 and the community is accessible by air from Norman Wells and Deline year round. Tulita is connected to the Mackenzie Highway system by an ice road in the winter.