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Fort Smith, NT Canada. The Mayor and Council wish to acknowledge the Town of Fort Smith is located within Treaty 8 Territory. Treaty 8 Territory encompasses the traditional homelands of Salt River First Nation, Smith’s Landing First Nation, and the Indigenous Metis people of Fort Smith.
A trip to Fort Smith is one steeped in history, beauty and adventure. Our rapids along the Slave River are world-class, our Dark Sky Preserve is the largest on Earth and Wood Buffalo National Park is thriving with unique wildlife, such as the protected and majestic whooping crane.
The Fort Smith Visitor Information Centre is a shared space with the Town of Fort Smith and Wood Buffalo National Park. We are here to help answer all of your questions and make sure you have an amazing visit to the region!
Fort Smith has a long, rich history that has created a diverse and fascinating local culture. Festivals, artistic workshops, and everyday life celebrate and connect the different cultures that call the Thebacha region home.
In both the summer and winter, exploring Fort Smith will mean brushing shoulders with wildlife. Rare and endangered birds find sanctuary in the surrounding national park and salt plains are ribboned with tracks of the animals that cross it during the quiet hours of dawn and dusk.
The Town of Fort Smith offers a unique blend of northern living and municipal amenities. The affordable housing and abundance of recreational activities attracts families and businesses who appreciate the vibrant community atmosphere. We welcome you to drop into Town Hall at any time.
History of Fort Smith. For centuries, the Dene and Metis hunted and fished the land and tributaries flowing into the Slave River. The waterway was key to their movements, following the ancient rhythms of animals and seasons.
Property taxes pay for important municipal and recreational services and programs! Each year MACA property assessors put together a Certified Assessment Roll. This document outlines the value of land and improvements for each surveyed parcel of land within the Municipality of Fort Smith.
You’ll hike, bike, and paddle along the legendary rapids of the stunning Slave River, dance under a sun that almost never sets, and scamper through pristine forests in Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada’s largest national park. You can stay close to home and still discover something new!
The land is thriving with unique wildlife, such as North America's largest land mammal, the Wood Bison, the American White Pelican and the rare and majestic whooping crane. Whether you are here for a few days or a few months, there is a lifetime of exploring for you to do!
