Introducing Fort Simpson
In Slavey, Fort Simpson (population 1216) is Liidlii Kue – where two rivers meet. The voluminous Liard and Mackenzie converge here, and for thousands of years so have the people of the southwestern NWT. Permanent settlement began with a fur-trading post in 1803, and Fort Simpson was soon the Hudson’s Bay Company’s district headquarters. Today, with an easygoing blend of Slavey, Métis and European cultures, it’s the administrative and transport hub of the region and the gateway to nearby Nahanni National Park Reserve.
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The Visitor Information Centre (867-695-3182; vofsvic@airware.ca; 9am-9pm Mon-Fri, 11-7pm Sat & Sun May-Sep), at the entrance to town, has helpful staff and brochures. Also in town are a grocery store, a gas station, a craft shop, ATMs, a library with free internet, and a bank.
Last updated: Sep 24, 2008
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