Current conditions and forecasts including 7 day outlook, daily highlow temperature, warnings, chance of precipitation, pressure, humiditywind chill when applicable historical data, normals, record values and sunrisesunset times. Every experience that i have had with nwal whether im heading north, south, east or west in a jetstream or cessna has been excellent. Another view of fort simpson territorial park and our campsite. Fort simpson was first started as a fur trading site in 1803 then named fort of the forks. Fort simpson has a vibrant arts community, which is celebrated in part. Highlights include a comfortable 300km drive from yellowknife to fort providence where you will see the worlds largest buffalo along the way. Lapointe hall fort simpson roman catholic, fort simpson, nwt.
Nwt is home to virginia falls and nahanni national park reserve. The history of the northwest territories begins with the population of the region by first nations peoples, and proceeds through the transformation of it into provinces and territories of the nation of canada, including the modern administrative unit of the northwest territories. May 18, 2011 the northwest territories lie northwest of central canada, bordered to the east by nunavut, to the west by the yukon and to the south by the northeastern corner of british columbia, as well as the entire northern borders of alberta and saskatchewan. Augier, troy bellefontaine, kirby groat, muaz hassan, marie lafferty, liza mcpherson, clayton moreau, michael rowe, and randal randy sibbeston. Tuktoyaktuk winter road closed 187 km 116 mi former ice road. The mackenzie highway is the main road connecting the northwest territories with the rest of north america. The highlight was the 90minute walking tour showing off all the highlights of town after that, theres really not much. The town of fort smith is administered by a team of dedicated staff from the town hall building at 174 mcdougal road. The 5 best hotels in fort simpson for travel after covid19. Northwest territories has the wildest, iconic highways. Dene drummers from fort rae traveled down the mackenzie river, which is called deh cho in the dene language, in three canoes, to all the dene communities, holding drum dances and visiting in the homes.
Find the most current and reliable 7 day weather forecasts, storm alerts, reports and information for city with the weather network. There is a small museum with displays on the history, culture and geography of the region, as well as a movie. Growing up in a remote northern community, nick sibbeston had. Elizabeth school of nursing, 19111969, the marymount school of nursing, 19511969, the sudbury regional school of nursing, 19691972, and the schools of nursing at both laurentian university, 1967 and cambrian college, 1973. Note the tsimpsian natives had a large village here. The dene declaration is unanimously passed by a joint general assembly in fort simpson. Photographic collections northwest territories to find more information about an image, click on the description to access the record in the database. Located in the community of fort simpson at the confluence of the mackenzie and liard rivers.
During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a concierge. In 1871 the grey nuns were caring for twentysix children, twelve of whom were orphans. This is one more reason for another northwest territories road trip. Visitors can rent cars and trucks in larger communities, but its wise to book ahead to ensure you have priority over a long weekend or important trip. Fort simpson visitor information center 2020 all you. Fort simpson historical society be a part of history. Aug 07, 2012 fort simpson, northwest territories nwt, incorporated as a village in 1973, population 1,202 2016 census, 1,238 2011 census. Note there is a fort simpson nwt that is not this location note the tsimpsian natives had a large village here. Bill then told me he had been working on a family history tree research project, and had several pages of typed work he had completed.
Residential school gravesites in canada istormnews. The hamlet of fort simpson is located on an island at the confluence of the mackenzie and liard rivers, 378 air km southwest of yellowknife. The 5 best hotels in fort simpson, northwest territories for. Fort simpson historical society established in 1990.
The community is located on an island at the confluence of the mackenzie and liard. Bo was sick overnight and today with intestinal distress diarrhea. For many canadians, even as this late hour in history, many of us are still not yet familiar with the horrific realities which unfolded across canada in these residential schools. Bompas hall fort simpson anglican, fort simpson, nwt. We are the destination marketing organization dmo for the nwt tasked with marketing northwest territories tourism nwtt products. Departments and agencies government of northwest territories. Fort providence indian residential school, students and school personnel posing in front of the school, ca. Candidates running this time for councill around include celine antoine, a. Generations of dene have known this location as liidlii kue, meaning place where the rivers come together. The towns history is preserved at heritage park and mcpherson house. Fort simpson historical society archived 20080917 at the.
One of few published indigenous autobiographers, bridget tells her story with grace and dignity. The 5 best things to do in fort simpson for travel after. A comfortable boat ride on the dehcho mackenzie river from fort providence to fort simpson, the same river canoed by sir alexander mackenzie back in 1789. See also fort simpson history and attractions from village of fort simpson the north west mounted police established a post here in 19. Spectacular northwest territories nwt bureau of statistics fort liard at liard river, nwt stock photo 10 challenging backroads. In 1970, senator sibbeston was elected to a fouryear term on the north west territorial council. Fort simpson is the longeststanding continuous settlement on the mackenzie river, in the northwest territories. He was instrumental in moving the fshs forward through activities like archaeological digs, and writing journal articles of his historic research into the early history of fort simpson and the hudsons. The arctic fox name at the top of the rear cap is invisible. Generations of dene have known this location as liidlii kue. Yellowknife ambulatory care centre previously called stanton medical clinic phone. Fort simspon lodging is an excellent choice for travelers visiting fort simpson, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
Legends of the nahanni valley northern canadas greatest mystery now available in the mysteries of canada bookstore. Fort simpson indian residential school, seven children standing beside the school holding letters. The bilingual timeline currently presents 125modules or mini exhibits on significant dates in the history of the nwt. Apr 25, 2020 located near the entrance of fort simpson, where the mackenzie and liard rivers meet, this park offers 20 powered and 12 nonpowered campsites to visitors. Welcome to northwest territories tourism northwest territories tourism is a not for profit organization, responsible to over 200 tourism business members in the northwest territories. Historic buildings showcase the legacy of local goldseekers, furtraders. Fort simpson spectacular northwest territories spectacular nwt. Experience northwest territories world travel guide. In 2017 the government of the northwest territories reported that the. Mackenzie river, arctic adventures, spectacular nwt, nahanni. Average weather at fort simpson airport, canada, year. Its first president was morris lafferty of fort simpson with mona jacobs of fort smith, nt succeeding him.
This page was last edited on 31 august 2019, at 01. When europeans settlers began to divide the continent, the. Fort confidence, located at the mouth of the dease river on the eastern tip of the dease arm of great bear lake, northwest territories, was a hudsons bay company establishment not a trading post, built in 1837 by peter warren dease and thomas simpson explorer as a base for their exploration. Excitement of her father as northwest mounted policeman in 1880s. Fort confidence, located at the mouth of the dease river on the eastern tip of the dease arm of great bear lake, northwest territories, was a hudsons bay company establishment not a trading post, built in 1837 by peter warren dease and thomas simpson explorer as a base for their exploration of the arctic coast. Denison was the subject of a cbc television documentary and the book denisons ice road, by new yorker. The largest city in the northwest territories, yellowknife is celebrated as the spot where a golden history meets a brilliant future. Bompas hall northwest territories anglican church of canada. Departments education, culture and employment programs and services resources environment and natural resources programs and services resources executive and indigenous affairs priorities publications finance services resources human resources health and social services topics resources industry, tourism and investment programs and services publications infrastructure. Fort simpson was established in 1803 as a fur trading outpost called fort of the forks.
The abandoned sacred heart mission catholic cemetery has no headstones or other individual grave markers. Macpherson house fort simpson all you need to know. See the iconic nahanni national park reserve, canadas answer to the grand canyon, on a private flight with simpson air pilot and former rcmp officer ted grant as your guide. He was instrumental in moving the fshs forward through activities like archaeological digs, and writing journal articles of his historic research into the early history of fort simpson and the hudsons bay company.
The fort simpson historical society is building a heritage centre, and we are almost done. Fort simpson community library fort simpson community. The church of the sacred heart is a church of the diocese of mackenziefort smith, in fort simpson, northwest territories, canada. Current local time in canada northwest territories fort simpson. Fort liard 1807 1903, fort liard fort wiki a north west co. From the book titled mid snow and ice by reverend father duchaussois, o. Fort simpson territorial park all you need to know before. The territorial government provides free ferry crossings at major rivers for road travelers in the summer months, which are transformed in winter into ice bridges. Fort simpson is a village in the dehcho region of the northwest territories. We are the only village in the nwt and we are proud of our unique smalltown status. At your service visitors to the northwest territories are often surprised by the range of services available, from travel agents and inbound operators to vehicle and boat rentals and more. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. There are also crossings at deline, tulita, nahanni butte and ndulee near fort simpson. A gold find at the west end of yellowknife bay in the mid1930s spurred a gold rush.
Deh cho mackenzie is canadas longest river and empties into the arctic ocean. And from 197991, he was elected to the nwt legislative assembly. Great bear lake and great slave lake in the northwest territories are two of the worlds largest lakes. Northwest territories travel guide backcountry canada travel. The air tindi story is the fastpaced story of how the arychuk family and their equally hardworking team started a little bush airline on november 1, 1988, and boldly built the company through tough early years and the hectic diamond rush of the 1990s. And canadas northwest territories, with an almost unseemly share of the worlds h2o and no end of cliffs for it to spill from, is a waterfall wonderland.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Three days in fantastic fort simpson spectacular nwt. Apr 25, 2020 located near the entrance of fort simpson, where the mackenzie and liard rivers meet, this park offers 20 powered and 12 nonpowered campsites to. Hospitals and health centres health and social services. The fort simpson park is within walking distance to all of the communities amenities. Fort simpson territorial park 2020 all you need to know.
Fort simpson, northwest territories 7 day weather forecast. I mentioned to him we must be related because my mother is a lafferty from fort rae, nt. They always go above and beyond for passenger safety and accommodation of late connecting flights. Long before the missionaries, and other white people came. All administrative staff can be contacted at 867 8728400. Historic fort simpson northwest territories, canada youtube. The department of transportation online drivers licence and identification card renewal is designed to provide nwt citizens with the ability to purchase their renewal directly online. With time to kill in fort simpson our trip into nahanni being delayed, we visited the info centre to enjoy their historical, cultural and natural exhibits. Aug 03, 2011 he passed away in 1994 in yellowknife, nwt. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Find and contact people in our fort simpson, nt white pages on 411. The popes chair at the fort simpson visitor center from when he visited fort simpson. Nahanni national park reserve is a wonderful unesco world heritage site in the mackenzie mountains.
Were very excited to announce that mysteries of canadas secondever nonfiction book, entitled legends of the nahanni valley, is finally available on amazon and kindle. Bill then told me he had been working on a family historytree research project, and had several pages of typed work he had completed. Calendar events council meetings add an event visitors getting here history and attractions visitor information center nahanni national. Catholic hospitals digital history books collection. Boat and raft tours visit the magnificent 100m 312ft high virginia falls, twice the height of niagara. The park is situated adjacent to the historic papal site that commemorates the 1987 visit of pope john paul ll. Bc nwt border to fort liard to blackstone territorial park welcome to north of 60. This itinerary will cover the 1,008 km 626 mi trip from peace river to yellowknife.
I was in fort simpson on business and met bill lafferty. Explore fort simpsons sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset. Fort simpson visitor information center 2020 all you need to. The history of the winter ice roads in the northwest territories one of the unique features of travel in the far north is the intricate system of winter roads, ice roads and ice bridges. Fort providence indian residential school providence mission, group of boys playing with a ball in yard in front of the residence and the church, ca. Catholic hospitals digital history books collection chac. Bompas hall northwest territories the anglican church. A guide to fort simpson, nwt the sacred heart mission catholic cemetery at fort simpson, northwest territories nwt by murray lundberg. Online renewals will be mailed to your address we have on file.
Fort simpson territorial park all you need to know. Read through your trip infopack emailed to you once you book and start getting ready for an incredible adventure. Fort simpson northwest territories canada x0e 0n0 86769531 fax. The village of fort simpson has 10 candidates running for eight council positions. They are supportive of the community in so many ways. This directory is a component of library technology guides. Senator nick sibbeston is a lawyer, distinguished member of the northwest territories nwt legislative assembly and a former premier.
We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35. The modules use approximately digitized assets from the holdings as the nwt archives such as photographs, video, sound and textual material, as well as digitized photographs of selected artifacts from the prince of wales. The mackenzie highway is the only paved road connecting the northwest territories with the. Nwt highway 1, fort simpson nt, fort simpson, northwest territories x0e 0n0 canada. On feb 1717, steve rowan, a founding and sustaining member of the fort simpson historical society fshs, passed away. Fort simpson is a village, the only one in the entire territory, in the dehcho region of the. Roll into fort simpson by road a days drive from the alaska. Nwtt promotes tourism product locally, nationally and internationally. These checklists will help you get organized in advance so youre ready to go. Unfortunately, the flight i booked into the nahanni with ted grant from simpson air was cancelled during my recent fort simpson visit. Fort simpson northwest territories travel guide fort. Legends of the nahanni valley canada history and mysteries.
Free internet access is offered to guests, and rooms at fort simspon lodging offer air conditioning and a refrigerator. There is just some final finishing in the interior left to do, and we will be open in the fall of 2018on target with our strategic plan. Things to do in fort simpson, northwest territories. Get fort simpsons weather and area codes, time zone and dst. Ten candidates vying for fort simpson village council. Connects to tulita formerly fort norman, norman wells, fort good hope, with 106 km branch route to deline and 165 km branch route to colville lake. Established in 1990 the fort simpson historical society is building a heritage centre, and we are almost done. Note there is a fort simpson nwt that is not this location. Take a walk through fort simpsons colourful history and visit the riverfront heritage sites. Fort simpson, nwt is situated on an island at the confluence of the liard and mackenzie rivers.
Church of the sacred heart, fort simpson, northwest. Josephs convent, two men with an ox transporting water in the snow, date unknown fort simpson indian residential school, seven children standing beside the school holding letters that spell goodbye, 1922. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The people of the small, remote town of fort simpson, n. During its first twentyfive years of operation the fort providence mission cared for and educated 268 children from throughout the mackenzie valley and from as far south as fort mcmurray. The following year, 1859, their fourth child, catherine, was baptized on august 19th, also at fort simpson. The sacred heart mission catholic cemetery at fort simpson. Planning your travel to fort simpson, nwt boreal river. The village of fort simpson was a permanent settlement in july 1822 when the hudsons bay company constructed a trading post, naming it for george simpson, then the governor of ruperts land. Current local time in fort simpson, northwest territories, canada. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Fort simpson rejoices as new church opens pastoral scene. From here, there are views of the papal flatsthe plot of land where pope john paul ii celebrated mass in 1987. Bompas hall northwest territories the anglican church of canada. Libraries located in fort simpson northwest territories all public libs in northwest territories. Fort simpson, nt 7 day forecast environment canada. Access is mainly by air from a number of locations, including fort simpson nwt, fort liard nwt, fort nelson bc or watson lake yukon. The nwt council asked nwt commissioner hodgson to resign from the board of directors of panarctic oils ltd. Ice roads the history of the winter ice roads in the northwest territories. It was named fort of the forks by early white traders and it was here the northwest company established a fur continued.
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