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Fort Providence | Northwest Territories

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Region:

Dehcho

Known For:

Mackenzie River crossing | Deh Cho Bridge | Gateway to Yellowknife | Dene culture | Northern highway stop | River landscapes

Best For:

Road Trips | Scenic Crossings | Northern Travel | Cultural Stops

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Deh Cho Bridge

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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 […]

Fort Providence Territorial Park

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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. […]

Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary

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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, […]

Dene Fur Clouds

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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 […]

Dory Point Day Use Area

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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 […]

Snow Shoe Inn

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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 […]

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