Fort McPherson Community Details
Fort McPherson (Teet'lit Zhen – “at the head of the waters”) is the first NWT community driving north on the Dempster Highway. It is the oldest of the Mackenzie Delta communities. The community is well-known for its tent and canvas factory.
Community of Fort McPherson - http://www.fortmcpherson.ca/
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Situated on the east bank of the Peel River 67°26°N latitude and 134°53°W longitude 121 km south of Inuvik on the Dempster Highway, 1,107 km northwest of Yellowknife
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Accessible by winter road or summer ferry from Inuvik, Dawson City and Whitehorse Regular flights to and from Inuvik via Aklak Air
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Local Services
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Two grocery stores Health centre with four nurses RCMP detachment Community hall, arena, curling rink, gymnasium and swimming pool
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St. Mathew's Anglican Parish
867-952-2282
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