Old Fort Providence
Old Fort Providence, located near the mouth of Yellowknife Bay, Northwest Territories, Canada, was one of the first fur trading outposts on Great Slave Lake.Old Fort Providence
- Type: Locality
- Description: human settlement in Northwest Territories, Canada
- Categories: trading post and locality
- Location: Northwest Territories, Northern Canada, Canada, North America
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Latitude
62.26715° or 62° 16′ 2″ north
Longitude
-114.16925° or 114° 10′ 9″ west
Elevation
156 metres (512 feet)
Open location code
95J77R8J+V7
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In Other Languages
From Egyptian Arabic to French—“Old Fort Providence” goes by many names.
- Egyptian Arabic: “اولد فورت بروفيدنس”
- French: “fort Providence”
- French: “Fort Providence”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Dettah and Forrest Park.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Wool Bay and Post Island.
Northwest Territories: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Yellowknife and Nahanni National Park Reserve.
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