Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park

Twin Falls Gorge protects Alexandra Falls (32 m) and Louise Falls (16 m) on the Hay River, connected by a canyon-rim boardwalk with lookouts. It's the marquee waterfall stop along the Waterfalls Route (Highway 1/2) from the Alberta border to Yellowknife. Campground at Louise Falls; day-use at Alexandra.

• Two major waterfalls on the Waterfalls Route
• Canyon-rim boardwalks and lookouts
• Campground steps from the falls
• Aurora-viewing bonus in shoulder season

Size

25 km²

Alexandra Falls

32 m

Louise Falls

16 m

Established

1969

• Waterfall viewing

• Canyon-rim hiking

• Family camping

• Aurora viewing (shoulder season)

Reservations: Recommended · Frontcountry: Yes · Backcountry: No · RV: Yes · Glamping: No

• Louise Falls campground
• Serviced and unserviced sites
• Day-use at Alexandra Falls

• Alexandra-to-Louise Rim Trail

  Easy · 3 km

  Boardwalk between the two falls with several viewpoints.

• Alexandra Falls in mid-summer flow
• Louise Falls staircase view
• Ice-formation waterfalls in October

Peak: July-August · Shoulder: June, September

Book through NWT Parks Reservation Service — opens 120 days ahead of arrival.

• weekend

  Waterfalls Route Weekend

  Two nights + Alexandra & Louise + Lady Evelyn Falls up the road.

Our Travel Concierge builds custom itineraries around Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park — permits, campsites, driving times, and shoulder-season strategy included.