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BEAUFORT-DELTA
COMMUNITIES
This is a region where many cultures mix together
in harmony. Fort McPherson and Tsiigehtchic are
primarily Gwich’in communities. Tuktoyaktuk,
Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour and Ulukhaktok are
primarily Inuvialuit communities. Aklavik and Inuvik
combine these indigenous cultures with transplants
from all over the world.
FORT MCPHERSON
Teetł’it Zheh – “Place at the head of the waters”
(867) 952-2428
Population: 792
The first community you’ll
encounter when driving north
on the Dempster, this friendly
Gwich’in town is set in the
rolling Richardson foothills
along the Peel River, a popular
paddling route. Don’t miss the
famous Tent and Canvas shop,
source of heavy-duty trapper’s
tents, satchels and souvenirs,
as well as the graves of the
Lost Patrol – four Mounties who
died en route to Dawson City in
the terrible winter of 1911.
Photo: Colin Field/NWT Tourism
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