Why go
- Village in Northwest Territories, Canada.
- Served by Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
History
Fort Simpson is a village, the only one in the entire territory, in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. The community is located on an island at the confluence of the Mackenzie and Liard rivers. It is approximately 600 km (370 mi) west of Yellowknife. Both rivers were traditionally trade routes for the Hudson's Bay Company and the native Dene people of the area.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Air Tindi 8T (DHT) · 1 route: Yellowknife
- First Air 7F (AT4, ATR 72) · 1 route: Yellowknife
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Fort Simpson Airport (YFS); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YFS has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Yellowknife). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Liard River Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fort Simpson, NT. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.