Papal Site Fort Simpson
Riverside field in Fort Simpson where Pope John Paul II met northern Indigenous peoples in 1987, marked by a large tent frame.
Territórios do Noroeste · Canada
In the destination Nahanni (Fort Simpson) — Canada.
In the photo: View of Fort Simpson beside the Mackenzie River.
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The city
A Dene village on an island at the confluence of the Liard and Mackenzie Rivers, one of the oldest communities in the Northwest Territories, with a trading post since the early 19th century. It is the base for flights to Nahanni Park and for South Nahanni river trips.
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The local experience
Riverside field in Fort Simpson where Pope John Paul II met northern Indigenous peoples in 1987, marked by a large tent frame.