Dehcho
Around Dehcho
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Countryside and towns · Northwest Territories · 2872 people
Dehcho
Heart of the Mackenzie, land of the Dene.
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Welcome to the Dehcho, where the Mackenzie River is the heartbeat of the land. Come share a meal, a story, or a paddle on the water. We're glad you're here.
Clubs for Dehcho
No clubs for Dehcho yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Dehcho. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Dehcho. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Nahanni National Park Reserve UNESCO World Heritage Site with Virginia Falls and deep canyons.
- Virginia Falls Twice the height of Niagara, on the South Nahanni River.
- Deh Cho Bridge Spans the Mackenzie River at Fort Providence, a vital link.
- Mackenzie River The longest river in Canada, central to the region's life.
- Liard River Major tributary known for hot springs and wildlife.
- Fort Providence Mission Historic Roman Catholic mission dating to the 1860s.
- Outdoors Canoeing or kayaking on the Mackenzie or Nahanni rivers
- Outdoors Hiking in Nahanni National Park
- With kids Visit the Fort Simpson Heritage Centre
- With kids Attend community feasts and cultural celebrations
- Evenings Community dances and socials
- Evenings Northern lights viewing parties
- Locals love River docks and boat launches
- Locals love Wilderness cabins and lodges
Through the year
- Dehcho Music Festival June Annual summer festival in Fort Simpson featuring local and northern musicians.
- Fort Providence Spring Carnival April Winter carnival with dog sled races, ice games, and community feasts.
- Fort Simpson Fall Fair September Harvest celebration with crafts, games, and local food.
- Fort Liard Winter Festival February Winter gathering with traditional games, handgames, and community dinners.
- Community Handgame Tournaments Year-round Traditional Dene handgames held at various community halls throughout the year.
Subarctic climate with long, cold winters and short, warm summers. Best time to be out is June to August for warm weather and long days. Winter offers ice roads and northern lights, but temperatures can drop below -40°C. Best: June to August for warm weather and long days.
Talk like a local
- “Dehcho”
- The Dene name for the Mackenzie River, used to refer to the whole region.
- “On the land”
- Going out to the bush for hunting, fishing, or camping.
- “Skidoo”
- Snowmobile.
- “Muskeg”
- Boggy, waterlogged ground.
Getaways
- Yellowknife and North Slave Explore the capital city, Great Slave Lake, and more northern culture.
- Hay River and South Slave Visit the hub of the South Slave, with its harbour and Wood Buffalo National Park nearby.
- Fort Nelson and Northeast BC Drive south to the northern Rockies and the Liard River Hot Springs.
Local flavour
Rooting for Edmonton Oilers (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Edmonton Elks (CFL)
Eat and drink
- bannock Traditional Dene bread, often fried or baked over a fire
- smoked fish Whitefish and pickerel, smoked and dried over open fires
- wild game Caribou, moose, and bison from the land, often made into stews
Where people go
- river docks Lifelines for remote communities along the Mackenzie
- trading posts Historic hubs of the fur trade, now cultural heritage sites
- wilderness lodges Gateways to Nahanni National Park Reserve and remote rivers
- hot springs Natural thermal pools near Nahanni Butte, used for relaxation and healing
- ice roads Winter roads that connect communities when the rivers freeze
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Every areaRural Region 4, NT. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.