What to do and see in Northwest Territories, United States: The Best Visitor Centers

Come to the Visitor Information Centre for both the Town of Fort Smith and Wood Buffalo National Park. Visit us to: - Book guided tours of the Town of Fort Smith and areas in Wood Buffalo National Park - View exhibits - Access Wood Buffalo National Park information - Register for backcountry camping - Watch videos about the area, the wildlife, the culture and more - Purchase souvenirs - T-shirts, bags, water bottles, hats and more - Talk with friendly staff to plan your day or your trip - The Visitor Information Centre building is wheelchair-accessible.

Welcome to the Western Arctic! Open early June - early September.

Located at the gateway to the NWT, The 60th Parallel Territorial Park is a great place to stop and get that souvenir photo as you cross the Alberta/NWT border. The Park's visitor information centre,has a small campground and a scenic picnic area overlooking the beautiful Hay River. The friendly staff at the 60th Parallel are available to welcome you. The Visitor Information Centre is open from May 15 to September 15. Brochures, maps, fishing licences, camping permits, pay phone, drinking water, washrooms and fresh coffee area available. Northwest Territories First Nations arts and crafts are on display in the centre. Audiovisual presentations dipict the northern way of life and what you might expect to see on your travels in the NWT. Come in and have a cup of coffee while you take a short break.