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Economy
The residents of Fort Liard have been actively participating in commerce for generations, whether it be through trade with each other or through the fur trade. Birch bark baskets and traditional arts have always been popular commodities but, more recently, Fort Liard has become actively involved in the oil and gas industry. There are a number of productive wells operating in the area.
We are certain that you will be able to find the services you need. If you would like more information about a business or service that isn't listed, or if your business or service should appear on this page and does not, please contact the Economic Development Officer at edo@fortliard.com.
Government
Government of Canada
Fort Liard is one of many thousands of communities in the country of Canada. Visit the Government of Canada online for information about the Canadian government.
Government of the Northwest Territories
Fort Liard is located in the Deh Cho Region of the Northwest Territories. Visit the GNWT online for information about the territorial government.
Hamlet of Fort Liard
Welcome to the Hamlet of Fort Liard website. The Hamlet of Fort Liard is responsible for by-law enforcement, animal control, recreation facilities and programming, roads and drainage, water and waste water services. The Hamlet of Fort Liard has a community office, community hall, seasonal skating rink and curling court, seasonal indoor swimming pool, fire hall and municipal garage. Please stay awhile, look around, and learn more about our community!
Acho Dene Koe First Nation
Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) represents approximately 600 members and provides some services to all members of the community. ADKFN supports such programs as housing programs, home care, and some economic development activities. Currently, ADKFN is very active in the oil & gas industry. Contact (867)770-4141 for more information.
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Services
Aurora College, Fort Liard Community Learning Centre
Located within Echo Dene School, the Aurora College Fort Liard Community Learning Centre offers adult upgrading and other courses that lead to various certificate or diploma programs. (867) 770-3061
Echo Dene School
Echo Dene School offers Kindergarten to grade 12 education. (867) 770-4486
Fort Liard Volunteer Fire Department
Fort Liard has a volunteer fire department. The fire hall is located next to the Hamlet Office and welcomes visitors for tours of the hall and fire truck. Call (867) 770-2222 for fire emergencies only. Please contact the Safety and Protective Services Officer at (867) 770-4104 ext. 116 or at sps@fortliard.com
Hay Lake Campground
Hay Lake Campground, one kilometer from Fort Liard, has 12 free campsites with firewood and fireplaces, fresh water and a cooking shelter on the shore of tranquil Hay Lake. A cleared hiking trail around the lake will take you through the forest and past a beaver dam. The views from the top of the hill or from the end of the lake are excellent.
Health Centre (Deh Cho Health & Social Services)
The Fort Liard Health Centre is staffed by three nurses, 1-2 social workers, and a supporting staff. The Health Centre provides a wide variety of health services. More urgent cases may be sent to larger centres by road or air to Fort Nelson, BC, Yellowknife, NT, or Edmonton, AB. Please call (867) 770-4301 for appointments or information.
Environment and Natural Resources (GNWT-ENR)
Get your fishing or hunting licenses here, or drop in and visit the wildlife officer for some information on the plants and animals in the Fort Liard area. Learn a little about forestry or the fur trapping industry. Call (867) 770-4300 for the Fort Liard office or visit ENR online for more information about the department.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Fort Liard has a four member RCMP detachment that provides police services to Fort Liard as well as Nahanni Butte and Trout Lake. The detachment can be reached through the RCMP's Yellowknife dispatch at (867) 770-1111.
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Businesses
Acho Dene Native Crafts
 Any visitor to Fort Liard should make Acho Dene Native Crafts, located in the centre of town on Liard Valley Main Street, their first stop. Because it is also the Visitor Information Centre, the staff are a great source of information about the area. Would you like to go canoeing or hiking or would you like to know more about the local history and traditional way of life? Ask the staff and they will tell you where to go, what's worth seeing, and stories of the old days.
In addition to being a wealth of information, the centre proudly sells and displays locally-made items. Fort Liard is renowned for its finely crafted birch baskets with porcupine quill work. Acho Dene Native Crafts is also a great place to see and purchase beautiful moose hair tufting, intricate bead work, moose hide slippers and gauntles, jewelry, and other items. These are not factory-made products. Each product is hand-crafted locally. If you would like to learn more about how these works of art are made, all you need to do is ask. The staff at Acho Dene Native Crafts love to share their traditions and culture. (867) 770-4161.
Beaver Enterprises
Beaver Enterprises, owned by ADK Corporate Group, provides a wide range of services and specialises in serving the oil and gas industry. Beaver provides camps and catering services, oil field construction, line cutting and slashing services, and equipment rentals. (867) 770-4571.
Deh Cho Helicopters (Great Slave Helicopters)
Take a heli-hiking trip on a local mountain or into the karst lands of Nahanni National Park Reserve. For commercial or recreation charters, call (867) 770-3116.
Fort Liard Fuel Centre
Located on Poplar Road, near Acho Dene Native Crafts, stop in the Fort Liard Fuel Centre for a quick snack while you fill your thirsty vehicle after a long day on the road. The Fuel Centre has unleaded gas, diesel, propane, and other supplies for your vehicle or small engine. Interac and most major credit cards accepted. Cash machine available. Call (867) 770-3216
Hope's Ventures
Hope's Ventures has built an excellent reputation with its hotshot courier services. Passenger service available. Call (867) 770-3340
Liard Valley General Store & Motel
At the end of Liard Valley Main Street, The Liard Valley General Store, open seven days a week, offers one-stop shopping for your vacation needs: groceries, dairy, fresh produce, hardware, stationary, film, souvenirs, T-shirts, pins and mugs, native crafts, and soft ice cream. You can purchase NWT fishing licenses here.
The Motel, with 8 kitchenette suites and 4 regular rooms, offers air conditioning, satellite TV, private bathrooms and complimentary coffee. Contact the Motel for rates and reservations at (867) 770-4441. Interac and VISA accepted.
MZA Woodcraft
MZA offers locally crafted wood products, specializing in custom wooden sleds for snow machines. (867) 770-4096
North Cariboo Air
Take a flight-seeing tour of majestic Nahanni National Park Reserve in a Cessna 206, charter a trip to scenic Nahanni Butte, or fly to unparalleled fishing at Trout Lake. Call (867) 770-4103 for charters.
Northern
The Northern store, is part of the NorthWest Company chain of department/grocery stores. Located on Liard Valley Main Street, near the centre of town, the Northern contains a cash machine, the post office, and more. (867) 770-4411
RD Trucking
RD Trucking offers the services of its large water delivery truck or gravel truck. (867) 770-3170
Wolf Trail Slashing
Wolf Trail Slashing does Line cutting, ice bridge constrution and lease clearing. Contact (867) 770-3033 for more info.
Wood Be-Low
Trapping supplies and gardening services. (867) 770-3015.
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Click here to view the Fort Liard Photo Album. Last Updated August 21, 2007
DISCLAIMER: The information contained within this website is accurate to the best of our knowledge. The webmaster and Hamlet of Fort Liard apologise for any errors or omissions and, when informed, will do our best to update any inaccurate information, but take no responsibility for any damages or difficulties that may be incurred as a result of the interpretation of information from this website.
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