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Fort Providence | Northwest Territories

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Deh Cho Bridge

The Deh Cho Bridge is the pivotal location while overseeing one of Canada’s most significant rivers, the Mackenzie River, near Fort Providence.

The landmark is considered one of the biggest and longest bridges any other bridges in Northern Canada. Visitors can enjoy the sightseeing views of the Mackenzie River from the bridge both up and downstream. The building process of this bridge was the most expensive infrastructure project in Northwest Territories. The bridge was built to last for 75 years and more to maintain its stability and durability.

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Fort Providence Territorial Park

Fort Providence Territorial Park is an excellent tourist spot to see some fantastic sightings of wildlife such as bison and birds around the park. It is also the campground area suitable for outdoor activities, including fishing and camping. A picnic area is also open for visitors to use while enjoying spending time at the park. The park also has 21 powered campsites and other utility services, including washrooms, firewood, and a kitchen shelter to provide the needs for campers to enjoy their camping.

Photo: NWTParks.ca

 

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Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary

The Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary is the landmark of Northern Canada’s most wood buffalo or bison population, which appear along Highway 3 near Fort Providence.

Along with the area, there are roadside parks, including North Arm and Chan Lake, where travellers can take a short break from their long trips, take a walk around the parks, and explore the beautiful landscape for curiosity. Be careful on seeing the bison or wood buffalos around the area since they are known to be aggressive once you are near their space. Always practice safety measures while enjoying taking photos at a safe distance. It is recommended to take pictures of the wildlife animals inside the car, which is common practice for travellers travelling in the North.

Photo: Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection, CC0 1.0

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Dene Fur Clouds

The Dene of the Northwest Territories is historically nomadic hunters and gathers. Trapping, fishing and berry picking along the Sub-Arctic shores of the Mackenzie and Liard Rivers and Great enslaved person and Great Bear Lakes, the Dene maintained a balance between need and conservation.

Today, Dene Fur Clouds Ltd. of Fort Providence follows in the footsteps of its ancestors. Here, a highly skilled group of Dene takes their inspiration from the ceremonies and traditions of the past in designing and making a unique line of hand-knit fur garments and accessories.

Photo: denefurclouds.com

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Dory Point Day Use Area

The Dory Point Day Use Area is a place for travellers who had a long trip that needed a stop-over to stretch their legs and stay for a short picnic with family and friends.

Travellers and visitors can enjoy the views of the Mackenzie River. The day-use area is also located a few kilometres from Deh Cho Bridge and the town of Fort Providence. The site is an open space for visitors using essential utility services, including picnic tables, firewood, a screened kitchen shelter, and outhouses.

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Snow Shoe Inn

The Snowshoe Inn is located on the banks of the Mackenzie River in Fort Providence. It has 35 rooms, some with kitchen facilities, and all have satellite television and internet access.

The restaurant, dining room & lounge are located directly across the street from the Inn.

While you are staying at the Snowshoe, be sure to visit the gift shop. You will find an excellent selection of moose hair tuftings, porcupine quill work, prints and other arts & crafts by area artists.

Photo: snowshoeinn.ca

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