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Enchanting northern landscapes

Dory Point Territorial Park Day Use Area

General Information

Located on the south side of the Deh Cho Bridge, on the bank of the mighty Mackenzie River, this day use area is an ideal place to stretch your legs, enjoy a picnic, and cast your line for some fish.

Park Size

4.17 ha

Operating Date

May to Sept

Address

Located at km 21 along Highway 3, just 25 km outside of Fort Providence

Phone

867-767-9206

Email

parks@gov.nt.ca

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Amenities

Kitchen Shelter
Picnic / Day Use Area
Washrooms

Nearest community

Fort Providence. Just minutes away from Dory Point, Fort Providence, or Zhahti Kųę (""Mission Place House"" in Dene), is situated halfway between Yellowknife and Hay River. This community of less than 600 people has a grocery store, motel and cafe.

Park Highlights

Enjoy the sweeping view of the Mackenzie River's south shore, marking the end of Great Slave Lake.

Activities

Day use only

Special Notes

Accessibility
Unfortunately, this park is not wheelchair accessible at this time.

Nearby attractions
Just east of Fort Providence is the Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary, home to Canada's northernmost herd of bison/wood buffalo. Simply driving along Highway 3 is often enough to see these enormous beasts as they come out to grace on the roadside during the summer months.  

Safety information
For general information about safety resources while in the Northwest Territories, check our Safety resources page.
Use caution when near the banks of the fast-moving Mackenzie River.

Weather information
See current weather conditions and forecasts from Environment Canada.