Fort Liard Travel Guide

Welcome to Fort Liard, Northern Canada

Those looking for a different and special destination should consider a little hamlet tucked in the crook of the converging Liard and Petitot Rivers, in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories. Steeped in history and tradition, Fort Liard was first settled by Dehcho First Nations approximately 10,000 years ago, and their descendants still form the majority of the hamlet's small population today. Although the modern world and an economy fueled by oil and gas have found a way to Fort Liard, many local people continue a traditional way of life on the land and through the arts. The Acho Dene Native Crafts store is a must-see for local handcrafts, especially birchwood baskets adorned with traditional Dene quillwork—a craft particular to the area. Visitors to Fort Liard will enjoy the long summer days, friendly locals and unspoiled wilderness. Wood bison commonly roam through this tiny village, which otherwise features riverfront log cabins and a scattering of shops and amenities. Offering a true northern wilderness experience, Fort Liard is a great base from which to access the surrounding lakes, rivers and forests, and flight-seeing tours into nearby Nahanni National Park.