Fort Smith, Administrative center in South Slave Region, Northwest Territories, Canada.
Fort Smith stands on the southeastern bank of the Slave River near the Alberta border, at an elevation of 205 meters above sea level.
The Hudson's Bay Company established trading posts at Smith's Landing in 1872 and Fort Smith in 1874, naming them after Donald Alexander Smith.
The South Slave Friendship Festival brings together musicians and artists from across the Northwest Territories to share their talents and traditions.
The Fort Smith Visitor Information Centre provides guidance for exploring the town and accessing Wood Buffalo National Park throughout the seasons.
Fort Smith serves as the headquarters for Wood Buffalo National Park, which contains substantial wetland ecosystems in the Northwest Territories.
Location: Region 5, Northwest Territories
Inception: October 1, 1966
Elevation above the sea: 205 m
Shares border with: Fort Chipewyan
Website: http://fortsmith.ca
GPS coordinates: 60.00530,-111.89100
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08
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