Harding Lake is located in the Northwest Territories of Canada and is accessible through Namushka Lodge, which serves as a base for paddlers on the lake. The lake's shoreline includes rocky cliffs, where bald eagles are known to nest, and loons are a regular presence on the water. The surrounding landscape supports wildlife observation and photography alongside paddling.

Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding are all practiced on Harding Lake. The lake holds lake trout, northern pike, and whitefish, making it a destination for anglers who paddle. A smaller lake offering walleye (pickerel) fishing is reachable by a roughly five-minute walk from Harding Lake's shore. NWT government regulations require the use of barbless hooks throughout the area.

In early summer, the region experiences near-continuous daylight, meaning paddlers can be on the water at midnight under full light. From late summer onward, darkening nights bring the possibility of viewing the northern lights from the water. Namushka Lodge provides 16-foot aluminum fishing boats, a 22-foot pontoon boat, kayaks, and paddleboards for guests, along with a sauna and wood-fired hot tub on site.