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This is your one-stop shop to help you plan your travel, time and accommodation in Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ (Fort Simpson), including tours by Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Tourism and our community partners.

Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ (Fort Simpson), “the place where the rivers come together” is a village on the Dehcho Region of Canada’s Northwest Territories. The community is located on an island where the Dehcho (Mackenzie River) and the Nácháh Dehé (Liard River) meet.

Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Tourism Canoe Rentals

Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Tourism Canoe Rentals for trips in the National Nahanni Park Reserve. We can drop off the canoes at the float-dock and pick-up at Blackstone included from Jack Pine Paddle.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Tel: 1-867-695-3131 ext. 1006
Email: lkfntourism@gmail.com

Website: lkfntourism.ca

Visitor Information Center

The Fort Simpson Visitor Centre is pleased to offer guided walking tours and special events. They also sell a selection of arts and crafts made by local artists of the Dehcho region. Stop by and see what activities are happening in the community and what crafts they have in stock!

Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 12-5pm.
Tel: 1-867-695-2253
Email: vic@fortsimpson.com

Website: https://fort-simpson.com/visitors/visitor-information-center/

Open Sky Society

The Open Sky gallery hosts year round visual art and craft exhibits, and offers a selection of locally made arts and crafts available for purchase. The Open Sky Creative Society is located downstairs from the John Tsetso Memorial Library, directly across from the Post Office.

Hours: Monday-Friday 1-4:30pm, and Tuesday evenings from 7-9:30pm.
Tel: 1-867-695-3005
Email: oscs.osf@gmail.com
Contact the phone number above to set-up an visiting time outside of regular hours if desired.

Website: https://www.openskycreativesociety.com

Heritage Center

The Fort Simpson Historical Society administers the Dehcho Heritage Centre in Fort Simpson, NT. The Dehcho Heritage Centre has a museum highlighting the history of the Dehcho and a gift shop where Dehcho artisans can sell their works. Stop by the Fort Simpson Heritage center and check out their local exhibits today.

Hours: Monday 10am-4pm, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm.
Tel: 1-867-695-2420
Email: fortsimpsonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Website: https://www.fortsimpsonhistoryandheritage.org/heritage-centre/

Local Licensed Tour Operators

  • Tah-Chay Adventures
  • North Nahanni Naturalist Lodge
  • K’iyeli Services
  • Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Tourism
  • Shehtah Adventures
  • Simpson Air
  • South Nahanni Airways
  • Nahanni Mountain Lodge
  • Nahanni River Adventures
  • Blackfeather
  • Canoe North Adventures
  • Jackpine Paddle

Organized Tours

Indulge in an organized tour and make the best of your experience in a package.
Tel: 1-867-695-3131 ext. 1006
Email: lkfntourism@gmail.com

  • Tours and Tour Packages
    • Van Tour – Group van tour of the community of Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́/Fort Simpson.
    • Walking Tour – Walking tour showcasing the highlights of the community of Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́/Fort Simpson.
    • Canoe Rentals – Get dropped off at the ferry crossing and paddle down the Nácháh Dehé (Liard River) and get picked up at the government docks. Amazing scenery and calms waters make for a good afternoon adventure.