Escape The Bustle Of Your City & Enjoy Serenity In Fort Smith, NWT
Our Suggested Itinerary
- MORNING: Museum Tour (1.5 - 2 hours)
- NOON: National Park Exploration (2 - 4 hours)
- EVENING: Relax by the Water (1.5 - 2 hours)
1. Your First Morning In Fort Smith
Need coffee? Or a latte? Nsixty Trading Company is the place to go. They love coffee and want to share their passion with you! Visit their new location and maybe play some arcade games while you’re there!
Then head across the street to the Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre (NLMCC) and engage with the South Slave's history. This historic building was one of the first commercial projects of the area. Originally started by the facilitators of the Catholic Mission, the NLMCC became a way to preserve the stories of the north. On your way out, be sure to stop by the gift shop for hand-crafter souvenirs!
Fun Fact:
With over 17,000 artifacts, the NLMCC holds what is considered among the best collection of northern native and early white settlement material in Canada.
View the Museum's Operating Hours
2. Afternoon Outing
It’s time to head into the unknown in Wood Buffalo National Park (WBNP). Grab some picnic food and visit the Pine Lake beach for a serene afternoon by the crystal blue waters. With over 44,000km² of wilderness to explore, WBNP offers the perfect venue for an afternoon outing with breath-taking views of the boreal forest around every bend.
View the Trails within Wood Buffalo National Park
3. Dinner
For dinner try the pizza voted best in the whole territory at Berro’s Pizzeria - Call 867-872-3332 to order or visit 195 McDougal Rd and dine in.
4. Restful & Relaxing Evening
Option 1: A Quick Dip in the Swimming Pool
After a day witnessing the beauty of Southeastern NWT, both past and present, it's time to relax. Dip your toes in the Jacuzzi tub or break a sweat in the sauna at the Fort Smith Swimming Pool. Located in the Recreation & Community Center, the Swimming Pool has everything you’d expect from an Aquatic Facility (plus two waterslides).
View the many scheduled events that take place in the Fort Smith Swimming Pool. To have your questions answered, call the Community & Recreation Center at 867-872-4732
Option 2: Sunset Birdwatching over the river
Witness the midnight sun dip over the horizon from the best vantage point in town. Walk the trails on the edge of town down to the “Rapids of the Drowned”. Watch the American White Pelicans fish and swim in the rapids of the Slave River in the bountiful evening light. For information on accessing hiking trails near Fort Smith click here: Fort Smith Trail Map (PDF)