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Fort McPherson,
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Peel River Inn - Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories
The Peel River Inn owned and operated by Tetlit Service Co-op,is open year round. The hotel accommodates 16 guests in eight rooms. Rates are $185 per person per night. The hotel boasts the most modern guest rooms, banquet and conference centre in Western NWT. It is located on the east bank of the historic Peel River.
About Fort McPherson
Alternate Name: Teetl'it Zheh |
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Local Meaning: At the Head of the Waters
Fort McPherson is located on a narrow slope of land that rises above the Peel River at the northern edge of the treeline. Canoeists can paddle the Peel River on its winding route to the Mackenzie Delta.
The famous Dempster Highway runs by Fort McPherson. The Dempster Highway was completed in 1978 providing a road from Dawson City, Yukon to Inuvik, Nunavut. The road runs through the scenic Richardson Mountains near Fort McPherson. This area is the migratory area for the Porcupine caribou. Thousands of caribou move through this area each spring and fall.
While you're in Fort McPherson be sure to visit the Fort McPherson Tent & Canvas Company. They are famous around the world for their prospector tents and tipis. The local outlet store carries a line of sturdy luggage along with a fine selection of tents and tipis.
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