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| Our License Plate Tree
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| Free Fort Simpson Visitor's Guide
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| Visitor Information Centre (VIC) |
Is the first building on the left as you come into town. The VIC is a wealth of information relating to Fort Simpson and area. There is a small museum displaying the history of the area and its people as well as a movie theatre with a variety of movies on our history and area. The VIC is staffed throughout the summer months providing helpful information to all visitors as well as guided walking tours of town. For more information including obtaining a Fort Simpson Visitors Guide please contact:
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| July: 10:00am - 8:00pm
| Winter Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1pm to 5pm
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| August: 10:00am - 7:00pm
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| Visitor Information Center
| Village of Fort Simpson Office
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| PO Box 438
| PO Box 438
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| Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
| Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
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| Tel: 867-695-3182
| Tel: 867-695-3005 (Open Sky Society)
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| FAX: 867-695-2511
| FAX: 867-695-2005
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| vofsvic@airware.ca
| Senior Administrative Officer
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| Guided Walks |
Stop by the Visitor Information Centre on your way into town to arrange a guided walking tour of Fort Simpson. This tour will last approximately 1.5 hours covering many of our historical buildings offerings some of the more colourful tales of past residents. Please be prepared to walk up to 2.5 km's (1.5 miles) for the complete walk. Contact the VIC for more information.
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| Arts & Crafts |
Fort Simpson is rich with artists. We offer many arts & crafts ranging from traitional birch bark baskets, moccasins, and clothing to carvings, paintings, and custom made knives. Below is a list of the businesses selling arts & crafts:
Art Canada - Fine Carvings & Artwork
Owner: Sean Whelly
PO Box 563
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2654
Web: www.artcanadacarvings.com
Aurora Crafts - A wide variety of hand made crafts including diamond willow canes.
Owner: Nolan Swartzentruber
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3338
Higher Plateau - Landscape and Nature Photography
Owner: Heather Passmore
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3950
Lynx River Craft Shop - Birch Bark Baskets, Moose Hide Crafts
Owner: Peter Shaw
PO Box 118
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2525
Nats'enelu - Dene crafts, Leather goods, Traditional lifestyle items
Manager: Darcy Moses
PO Box 539
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2858
FAX: 867-695-3062
Email: natsnwt@cancom.net
Web: www.natsenelu.com
ohare knives - Handcrafted Custom made Knives
Owner: Sean O'Hare
PO Box 374
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2619
Email: sean@ohareknives.com
Web: www.ohareknives.com
Open Sky Festival - Held annually in early to mid July. Open Sky is a celebration of the arts and crafts talent found within the Nortwest Territories.
Web: www.openskyfestival.ca
Winter Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1 to 5pm
Tel: 867-695-3005
Tse Gogha Ats'ehi - Custom traditional aboriginal and modern clothing.
Owner: Joseph Tsetso
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2846
Watson's Wonders - Homemade dog biscuits
Owner: Wally Watson
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3610
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| The Nahanni & Air Charter Companies |
With Nahanni National Parks head office in Fort Simpson as well as three air charter companies located in town, Fort Simpson can easily be considered the gateway to Nahanni National Park.
Nahanni National Park Reserve
PO Box 348
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3151
FAX: 867-695-2446
Email: Nahanni.Info@pch.gc.ca
Web: http://www.parkscanada.gc.ca/nahanni
Simpson Air - Air Charters to Nahanni Park & Deh Cho Region
Owner: Ted Grant
PO Box 260
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2505
FAX: 867-695-2925
Email: info@simpsonair.ca
Web: www.simpsonair.ca
South Nahanni Airways - Air Charters to Nahanni Park & Deh Cho Region
Owner: Jacques Harvey & Laverna Martel
PO Box 407
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2007
FAX: 867-695-2943
Email: snasimp@cancom.net
Web: www.cancom.net/~snasimp
Wolverine Air - Air Charters to Nahanni Park & Deh Cho Region
Owner: Chris Yarrow
PO Box 671
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Toll Free: 1-888-695-2263
Tel: 867-695-2263
FAX: 867-695-3400
Email: info@wolverineair.com
Web: www.wolverineair.com
Canadian Helicopters - Charters, Sightseeing, & Exploration
PO Box 375
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2424
Web: canadianhelicopters.com
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| Golfing in Fort Simpson |
Yes that's right golfing!
We have one of the most northern golf courses in Canada. Our 9 hole golf course offers a club house and pro shop with golf clubs for rent. Currently our longest hole is a 475 yard par 5 hole.
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| Restaurants |
Nahanni Inn - Canadian foods also offers caribou and bison dishes. Fully licensed dining room.
PO Box 248
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2201
FAX: 867-695-3000
Email: nahanin@cancom.net
Sub Arctic Kitchen - Asian & Canadian foods. Fully licensed dining room.
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3080
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| Accomodation |
Bannockland Resorts Ltd. - B&B located on the Liard River, Conference facilities available
Owner: Nick & Karen Sibbeston
PO Box 656
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3337
FAX: 867-695-2555
Email: bannock@cancom.net
Web: Bannockland
Executive Suites - 2 rooms available, Email & Internet Services
Owner: Jacques Harvey & Laverna Martel
PO Box 407
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2007
FAX: 867-695-2943
Email: snasimp@cancom.net
Web: www.southnahanniairways.com
Fort Simpson Campground - Open May 15 to Sept. 15, walking distance from town, 32 sites - 4 with 15 Amp Power, drinking water, kitchen shelter, showers, firewood, playground, and RV pump out.
PO Box 240
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-7232
FAX: 867-695-2381
Email: Gerd_Fricke@gov.nt.ca
Fort Simpson Gardens - Accomodation for up to 3 people with lounge area and TV.
Owner: Duncan Canvin
PO Box 215
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2456
FAX: 867-695-2001
Email: fsb@northwestel.net
Nahanni Inn - Hotel with 40+ rooms, offers airshuttle to & from airport
PO Box 248
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2201
FAX: 867-695-3000
Email: nahanin@cancom.net
Maroda Motel - Offers 15 Motel rooms, 8 Complete with Kitchenette
PO Box 250
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2602
FAX: 867-695-3000
The Polar Bear Nightly Weekly
Owner: Dean Harvey
PO Box 441
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2882
Email: deanhdeanh@hotmail.com
The Wild Rose Boardroom and Retreat
Owner: Dean Harvey
PO Box 441
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2882
Email: deanhdeanh@hotmail.com
Deh Cho Suites - 7 Guest Rooms and Suites, private baths, Hi-speed internet, Satellite TV, Full Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Self-catering Continental Breakfast. Just follow the truck route.
Owner: Kirby and Wendy Groat
Box 60, 10509 Antoine Drive
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2309
Fax: 867-605-3449
Email: kwgroat@northwestel.net
Website: www.dehcho.net
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| Community News |
Deh Cho Drum - Our weekly newspaper featuring Fort Simpson and the Deh Cho Region
Manager: Derek Neary
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3786
FAX: 867-695-3766
Email: editor01@cancom.net
Web: www.nnsl.com/dehcho/index.html
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| Internet Access |
John Tsetso Memorial Library - Offers Public Internet Access as well as a wide variety of northern books and videos
Librarian: Lorraine Ocko
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3276
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| Local Retail |
For a town of 1200 people we have a wide variety of stores offering anything from groceries to computer equipment.
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Deh Cho Hardware - Hardware & Building Supplies, Souvenirs, Novelties, T-Shirts, Cards
Owner: Kirby Groat
PO Box 208
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2320
FAX: 867-695-3551
Fort Simpson Beverages - Liqour Sales, Coke Wholesaler, Bus Depot (Frontier Coachlines)
Owner: Duncan Canvin
PO Box 215
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2456
FAX: 867-695-2001
Email: fsb@northwestel.net
HR Thomson - Internet Services, Computer Sales, & General Electronics
Owner: Ivan Simons
PO Box 313
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3107
FAX: 867-695-2144
Email: fortsim@cancom.net
K&K Expediting - Truck Rentals, Shipping/Receiving, Satellite Phones
Owners: Murray Sibbeston, Tim McLelland
PO Box 317
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2276
FAX: 867-695-2322
Nogha Ent. Ltd. - Highway Maintenance, Fire Suppression, Building/Renovations, General Contracting
PO Box 410
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3533
FAX: 867-695-2119
Northwest Company (Northern) - Groceries & Dry Goods
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2391
FAX: 867-695-2544
Web: www.northwest.ca
Northwest Transport - Shipping/Receiving
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3243
Xah Ndah Resources - Security, Special Events Planning, Labour
Manager: Eric Menicoche
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3066
FAX: 867-695-3065
Email: xahndah@cancom.net
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| Auto Services |
Gas, and diesel fuel are available as well as vehicle repair.
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| Education |
Fort Simpson is the education center for the Deh Cho region. We have two schools in Fort Simpson which together offer grades kindergarden to twelve, as well as, the Deh Cho Regional Board Office.
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Deh Cho Divisional Education Council - Deh Cho Regional Board Office
Superintendent: Nolan Swartzentruber
PO Box
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-7300
FAX: 867-695-7348
Bompass Elementary - Kindergarden to Grade Six
Principal: Gladys Norweigan
PO Box 252
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-7326
FAX: 867-695-7350
Thomas Simpson Secondary School - Grade seven to Twelve
Principal: Robert Byatt
PO Box 252
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-7320
FAX: 867-695-7349
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| Emergency Services |
Fort Simpson Fire Department
Fire Chief: Pat Rowe
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-2222
Fort Simpson Health Center
Nurse in Charge: Lizanne Curtin
PO Box 246
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-7000
Emerg. 867-695-3232
FAX: 867-695-7017
Local RCMP Detachment
Sergeant: McKay
Fort Simpson, NT, X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-1111
FAX: 867-695-2159
TDD: 867-669-5223
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