The notebook of Fort Simpson et Dehcho
Seek calm beyond the next point.
Island community at the confluence of the Mackenzie and Liard rivers, starting point of the major Dehcho parks.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
River · Island · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Fort Simpson et Dehcho
Island community at the confluence of the Mackenzie and Liard rivers, starting point of the major Dehcho parks.
Ehdaa Historical Site, Mackenzie River and Liard River provide the most telling landmarks of Fort Simpson and Dehcho. Together, they form a destination where riverscapes, island landscapes, heritage and natural spaces meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Ehdaa Historical Site
- Mackenzie River
- Liard River
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Culture and heritage
Ehdaa Historical Site
Ehdaa Historical Site is located at an ancient meeting place near the confluence of Mackenzie and Liard in Fort Simpson. The site evokes Dene Gatherings, Exchanges, Traveller Passages and the sustainable installation of the community on this tip of land. The riverscape helps to understand why this waterfront has been so long.
River
Mackenzie River
In Fort Simpson, Mackenzie River The long summer lights often transform the water into a copper mirror. It is a quiet, wide brown tablecloth lined with forest and sand banks. From the shore, the river is used as a route of movement, fishing and refuelling to the north.
River
Liard River
The Liard River arrives at Fort Simpson with a fast, loaded water that joins the Mackenzie in a vast confluence landscape. Its wooded banks, visible currents and colour variations tell of a mountain river that has become a northern road. The best look is from the village's surroundings, where the two waters meet.
Culture and heritage
MacPherson House
MacPherson House is one of the heritage houses associated with the history of Fort Simpson, with its simple architecture linked to years of trade, missions and river administration. The building gives a human scale to this past: wood, veranda, modest volumes and close to the river. His visit is especially interesting for those who like to read history in ordinary constructions.
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