From June 20 - 22, 2011, Premiers from Canada's four western provinces and three northern territories met to discuss issues of importance to our jurisdictions.
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Set in the wondrous natural surroundings of Great Slave Lake, Yellowknife, Diamond Capital of North America™ is a remarkably modern city.....a city where you can experience rustic nature and traditional culture without forgoing urban amenities.
Whether you are driving on an ice road; dancing under the aurora borealis; enjoying a dogsled ride; golfing under the midnight sun; fishing for world class trophies; or watching the creation of a brilliant northern diamond, we know you'll enjoy the character of our city and feel the warmth of our Northern hospitality!
Each year Fort Simpson is the destination of many visitors by road & by plane. Whether you are here for a day, a week or for an extended period of time, we welcome you! Be sure to bring a license plate to post on our license plate tree.
Visit the Visitors Information Centre, catch a plane out to Nahanni National Park Reserve, & stroll through the village to take in the history, enjoy the natural beauty of the environment & the rich cultures that make up the town of Fort Simpson, Liidli Kue.
Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada protects a portion of the Mackenzie Mountains Natural Region offering the adventurous visitor a wilderness experience. A key feature of the park is the Naha Dehé (South Nahanni River). Four great canyons line this spectacular whitewater river. At Nailicho (Virginia Falls) the river plunges in a thunderous plume. The park's sulphur hotsprings, alpine tundra, mountain ranges, and forests of spruce and aspen are home to many species of birds, fish and mammals. A visitor centre in Fort Simpson features displays on the history, culture and geography of the area. The park was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1978.