FortGoodHope

Fort Good Hope Community Details

Fort Good Hope (Radeli Koe - "Where the Rapids Are") is the oldest trading post in the lower Mackenzie Valley. Nestled along the Mackenzie River and its ramparts, Fort Good Hope is known for its church, Our Lady of Good Hope, which is adorned by colourful frescos.

Location

  • Located on a peninsula where Jackfish Creek and the Mackenzie River meet

  • 66°15°N latitude and 128°38°W longitude

  • 805 km northwest of Yellowknife and 145 km northwest of Norman Wells
Population (2007)

  • 579
Languages

  • English

  • North Slavey
Transportation

  • Accessible by air from Norman Wells and Inuvik via North-Wright Airways

  • Bulk supplies and food are barged in during the summer months

  • Connected to the Mackenzie Highway system via winter road during the winter
Industry

  • Primarily hunting and trapping, with oil development and local services providing additional opportunities for employment
Schools
Local Services

  • Grocery Store

  • Health Centre

  • RCMP detachment

  • Fire hall

  • Seniors’ centre

  • Community recreation complex featuring a gymnasium and hockey arena

  • A gas bar/fuel delivery service
Associations
    Roman Cathollique Mission, Fort Good Hope 867-598-2361
    Pentecostal Mission, Fort Good Hope 867-598-2306