Fort Simpson Seven Spruce Golf Course
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13 Fort Simpson Tombuttle's photos around Fort Simpson, Canada (northwest territories)
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We left the Ingraham Trail early but stopped in Yellowknife for supplies, laundry and the internet; then new adventures awaited. Our goal was Fort Providence on the first day where we fished for Bogie on arriving and also for an hour the next morning -- caught and released numerous large Pike but the Pickerel still elude me (one got away when I tried to adjust the reel drag). This is also the only route that we will backtrack in the NWT since we are eventually heading for Fort Nelson in BC via the Liard Trail. It is interesting that the smoke from numerous BC fires is starting to affect the crystal clear skies of the north.
After a quick shower in the morning (luxury) and breakfast cereal with fresh picked Saskatoon berries, we ferried the Mackenzie River and headed towards Fort Simpson (originally named Fort of the Forks) where the Liard and Mackenzie Rivers meet. The sky is still a little hazy but the expected rain will hopefully clear the horizon again. On the way, a Black Bear challenged us for use of the gravel road (another thousand kilometres on dirt) -- the van eventually pushed him to the side of the road.
The Liard River is huge and is fed by many other rivers, including the Nahanni, but is still much smaller than the mighty Mackenzie River that pours out of Great Slave Lake. Fort Simpson, with a population of six-hundred, is kept alive by the ferry -- most of the town is supported by rich paddlers accessing the numerous rivers via plane (including the Nahanni National Park Reserve).
Also spent last night out -- we ate at the Sub-Arctic Kitchen in advance celebration of Cindy's birthday on Sunday August the ninth. The Chinese food was actually really good (hot ginger beef plus curried vegetables with steamed rice) considering that we are in the far north.
Decided to stay in Fort Simpson only one night -- off again towards the Liard Trail to view the only real mountains in the NorthWest Territories... More updates soon.
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Photos from this trip:
1. Distances
2. Westward Ho
3. Black Bear
4. Fort Providence Bison
5. Sambaa Deh sign
6. Sambaa Deh Falls
7. Trout River
8. Liard Trail turn
9. Checkpoint
10. Heritage route sign
11. Liard River
12. Liard River ferry
13. Ferry passengers
14. Liard meets Makenzie
15. Fort Simpson sign
16. Nahanni Park HQ
17. Campground sign
18. Campsite 32
19. Fort of the Forks
20. Pope plaque
21. Birthday dinner
22. Altar for Pope
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Landing Fort Simpson Island Rwy 31 NWT Canada Cockpit View
Landing at Fort Simpson Island, North West Territory, Canada, Rwy 13, CET4, cockpit views forward on extended final approach, views of the village to our right side and landing at this lovely MacKenzie River Village airport at the end of the seventh leg of our Western Canadian Arctic Flying Holiday, filmed by my wife from the cockpit of our Pacific Flying Club C-172XP, C-GIWM. Century 92.
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Gosh! This little village airport was so friendly. At Wolverine Air at the north end were we were able to tie down in like 5 minutes flat. It was a great place to park. Simpson Air down at the south end had a great refueling base with very friendly staff.
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This is a must visit community and airport. Forget the government place up on the hill, 14 km south with it's out rageous fuel prices and no tie downs.
Fort Simpson Northern Pharmacy Grand Opening
Check out the Grand Opening of our new Northern Pharmacy in Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories!
Fort Simpson, NT
Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories
Northern Adventure - Day 8 - Fort Simpson to Fort Nelson
A truly great day for a great ride. Fantastic weather made this one of the best days of the whole trip.
Endless beauty and a blue ski above. Simply epic day of riding.
Highlights:
Morning chat @ 00:19
Leaving camp @ 3:30
Fort Simpson ferry @ 8:10
The Liard Trail junction @ 14:45
Prepping the bike for the Liard Trail @ 15:45
Poplar River @ 22:20
Stop for a chat about the day @ 27:38
Blackstone River @ 35:05
Bison @ 45:00
More Bison @ 47:00
Black Bear @ 49:07
Fort Liard access road @ 50:05
The NWT and BC border @ 57:39
Black Bear #2 @ 104:11
End of day summary @ 1:05:00
I Am From...
A video poem by a Fort Liard youth about culture and heritage.
Landing on Liard River at Fort Simpson Island Waterdome (CEZ7)
10.09.2016 - Reco, Cicuit and Landing on Liard River at Fort Simpson Island Waterdome (CEZ7).
Official River Breakup Fort Simpson
A video of the Ft Simpson NT, river breakup tripod being eaten by the river. just after 8 am May 121th 2013
Fort Simpson Flying
My first float season flying in around the Nahanni National Park and NWT, Canada.
Fort Simpson Fun !
Thomas , Curtis and Dakota having some fun .
fort simpson n.t
360 degree look from the top of my roof.....
Hand Games in Fort Simpson 8
Quading Fort Simpson area
My seven year old boy driving for daddy.
TakeOff Ft Simpson Island Rwy 31 NWT Canada Cockpit View
Taking Off from Fort Simpson Island, North West Territory, Canada, Rwy 31, with views to the north, east and then south back over the village of Fort Simpson as we climb out aboard Pacific Flying Club's C-172XP GIWM, Century 92, at the start the 8th leg of our Western Canadian Arctic Flying Holiday 2010 and our voyage westward to Smithers, BC, via Watson Lake, Yukon and Dease Lake, BC, where we will stop to refuel. Filmed by my wife.
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Our thanks to the wonderful folks at Fort Simpson Island Airport for their warm hospitality and assistance during our all to brief stay in their community. We highly recommend to any private aircraft tranisiting this part of the North West Territories, this village and airport are the place to stay in this area. We will be back.
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Post Dawson City Tournament warm down pond hockey game from Juneau Max Fisher travel team.
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Aerial Ft Simpson Island from NW, NWT Canada
Aerial of Fort Simpson Island, NWT, Canada, and surrounding area, during our descent into the main Fort Simpson (CYFS) airport located some 15 km out of town and up on the plateau to the south of the MacKenzie River. Filmed from the cockpit of our Pacific Flying Club C-172XP, C-GIWM. Century 92, near the end of the seventh leg of our Western Canadian Arctic Flying Holiday 2010, as we head south east towards our refueling stop at Norman Wells, NWT.