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Before you go
Your trip to Fort Smith.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Fort Smith – Northwest Territories about 760 km from Yellowknife
How to get there
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Fort Smith Airport (YSM) 3 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport is about 3 km from town. By car, about 270 km from Hay River via Highway 5.
How many days
Three days.
When to go
June to September; August for the dark-sky festival.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for the park.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Fort Smith
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Morning
Slave River rapids
Walk to the Slave River rapids viewpoint and look for the pelicans.
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Afternoon
Salt plains
Follow the trail to the salt plains viewpoint and descend the path to the saline springs.
2 days in Fort Smith
Day 1
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All day
Fort Smith and salt plains
Do the rapids in the morning and the salt plains in the afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Pine Lake
Drive to Pine Lake, with stops to see bison along the road.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Fort Smith?
See the Slave River rapids and the pelicans, visit the salt plains, go to Pine Lake and observe the dark sky.
Are there pelicans in Fort Smith?
Yes, American white pelicans nest on the islands of the Slave River rapids in summer.
What is the distance from Hay River to Fort Smith?
About 270 km, roughly a 3-hour drive.
When is the Fort Smith dark-sky festival?
Usually in August; check the dates for the year.