Tulita

Tulita Community Details

Tulita, formerly Fort Norman, means “where the waters meet”, is located at the junction of the Great Bear and Mackenzie River. This small Dene community began as a trading post in 1804 and Old Hudson Bay buildings still overlook the river.

Location

  • 64'54'N latitude and 125'34'W longitude

  • 523 air km southeast of Inuvik and 624 km northwest of Yellowknife
Population (2007)

  • 527
Languages

  • English

  • North Slavey
Transportation

  • By air from Norman Wells year round via Canadian North and North-Wright Airways

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

  • Connected to the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road system by a winter road in the winter
Industry

  • Trapping, hunting and fishing. Oil exploration and tourism are gradually becoming more significant to the local economy.
Schools
Local Services

  • Grocery Store

  • Health centre

  • RCMP detachment

  • One hotel

  • A community hall with a hockey arena, curling rink, gymnasium and a indoor swimming pool
Associations
    Soccer 867-588-4471
    Volley Ball 867-588-4471
    Yoga 867-588-4471
    Summer Swimming 867-588-4471
    Hockey 867-588-4471
    Recreation Committee 867-588-4471
    St. Theresa's Parish, Roman Catholic Church 867-588-4241