Fort Fitzgerald

History & Location 

Fort Fitzgerald lies at the northernmost point of Alberta, near the Slave River and the Northwest Territories border. Once a major portage site during the fur trade era, it was a crucial stop between Fort Chipewyan and Fort Smith. 

Population & Culture 

This tiny hamlet is home to a small number of long-time residents, many of whom are descendants of Indigenous and Métis families with deep ties to the land. Cultural memory lives strong here, shaped by history and quiet determination.