Tourism & Parks

Fort Simpson Territorial Park

Pope Visit - Fort Simpson
A visit from the Pope in Fort Simpson

Fort Simpson Territorial Park and Campground is located where the Mackenzie and Liard Rivers merge, next to the Papal Site, where Pope John Paul II visited in 1987, at the entrance to the village of Fort Simpson. It is surrounded by a wetland ecosystem known as the Snye. Many species of migratory waterfowl may be seen there in season, including tundra swans and snow geese.
Attractions & Points of Interest:

The campsite is adjacent to the Fort Simpson Visitor Information Centre, worth a visit for the wealth of displays. Furthermore, the park is within walking distance of most services offered in Fort Simpson.

Fort Simpson is the gateway to Nahanni National Park and its spectacular Virginia Falls; and to the fascinating dry karst limestone scenery of the nearby Ram Plateau.

A community trail around the perimeter of the community of Fort Simpson links several historic sites, and is readily accessible from the campsite. The trail winds its way around the golf course and allows for excellent opportunities for observing nature that includes a variety of animals, birds, reptiles and plants.

The next nearest NWT parks with camping facilities are at the Sambaa Deh Falls Park, on the Mackenzie Highway about 70 Km to the east.
Park Facilities:

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20 powered sites - $28.00 per night. 12 non-powered sites - $22.50 per night Day Use/ Picnic Facilities Drinking WaterHistorical Sites (nearby)
Fire pit Firewood for sale Kitchen Shelter Pets welcome on leashStaffed Information
Playground Showers Toilets/ Outhouses Hiking at the campground and interpretive walks around the community. Wheelchair AccessPower at some campsites

On-line booking is available for this park at www.campingnwt.ca
Nearest Services:

Nearest Golf is located in Fort Simpson. Nearest gasoline service is located in Fort Simpson. Nearest Grocery service is located in Fort Simpson.
Nearest Communities:

Fort Simpson
Operational Season:

Fort Simpson Territorial Park is open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, from May 15th to September 15th . Trails within the park may be accessible on foot outside of those dates, but they will not be maintained clear of snow, and so you enter at your own risk. Services such as toilets and garbage removal are not provided outside the open season.
Contact Information:

For more information about the park, please contact:

Parks & Tourism
Box 240
Fort Simpson NT, X0E 0N0
Canada
Phone: (867) 695 7515
Fax :(867) 695-7501
E-mail: Dehcho Parks

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