Out Here, Nature Reigns
Our rapids along the Slave River are world class, our Dark Sky Preserve is the largest on Earth and Wood Buffalo National Park is Canada's largest national park. The land is thriving with unique wildlife, such as North America's largest land mammal, the Wood Bison, the American White Pelican and the rare and majestic whooping crane.
Whether you are here for a few days or a few months, there is a lifetime of exploring for you to do!
For information on local events, Wood Buffalo National Park and other attractions explore the website or see the
Town of Fort Smith Explorers Guide, attached below.
Fort Smith Visitor Information Centre
149 MacDougal Road - Wood Buffalo National Parks Office
Phone: 867-872-3065 or 867-872-7960
Summer Hours
May Long Weekend to September Labour Day Weekend
Open Seven days a week from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Winter Hours
The Visitor Information Centre is closed over the winter.
Please visit the Community & Recreation Centre for visitor materials
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