The Hornaday River is one of the most remote and spectacular fishing destinations in Canada's Northwest Territories, flowing from its origins in western Nunavut approximately 100 km north of Dease Arm of Great Bear Lake in a northwest direction before emptying into Darnley Bay near the Arctic Ocean, roughly 14 kilometres east of the small community of Paulatuk. The river passes through the heart of Tuktut Nogait National Park, carving dramatic slot canyons and plunging over breathtaking waterfalls along its course. The Hornaday is the largest river draining into Darnley Bay and supports the largest stock of Arctic char in the region, making it a destination of genuine ecological significance. The river delta spans approximately 50 km² and features several channels, including a deep pool under the Bluffs along the west channel. The surrounding landscape is defined by coal deposits near the confluences of George and Rummy Creeks in an area locally known as Coalmine, and the river system includes notable lakes such as Seven Islands Lake and Rummy Lake in its headwaters. This is a true wilderness fishery — remote, wild, and largely untouched — that demands careful planning, respect for strict regulations, and a deep appreciation for the fragile Arctic ecosystem it supports.