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# 60th Parallel Territorial Park

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**[Canada](https://campertunity.com/listings/campgrounds/in/canada) › [Northwest Territories](https://campertunity.com/listings/campgrounds/in/canada/northwest-territories) › [Fort Smith](https://campertunity.com/listings/campgrounds/in/canada/northwest-territories/fort-smith)**

60th Parallel Territorial Park is a Northwest Territories Territorial Park located in, or near Fort Smith, Northwest Territories in the South Slave tourism region\. 60th Parallel Territorial Park stands as a gateway to the vast and majestic landscapes of the Northwest Territories\. This unique park is situated at the symbolic threshold of Canada's north, marking the geographic line of the 60th parallel, where the northern wilderness begins to unfold in its full splendor\. While the park itself is not near Fort Smith but rather closer to the territorial boundary, it offers a welcoming introduction to the expansive beauty and cultural richness of the region\. Designed as both a rest stop and an informational center, 60th Parallel Territorial Park provides visitors with a first glimpse of the Northern Territories' natural beauty and heritage\. The park features a visitor center that houses exhibits on the area's history, geography, and culture, offering travelers valuable insights into the land they are about to explore\. The center also serves as a point of contact where visitors can obtain travel information, making it an essential stop for those venturing further north\. Surrounded by pristine wilderness, the park is a place of tranquility and natural beauty\. It offers picnic areas set against a backdrop of scenic vistas, making it an ideal spot for a restful break or a leisurely meal in the great outdoors\. The park's surroundings are characterized by the rugged beauty typical of the North, with boreal forests, clear lakes, and an abundance of wildlife, providing opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing\. Although 60th Parallel Territorial Park does not offer extensive recreational facilities or camping options, its significance lies in its role as an introduction to the northern territories\. It symbolizes the start of an adventure into some of Canada's most remote and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes\. For many, a stop at this park marks the beginning of an unforgettable journey into the heart of the North, where the wilderness and the northern lights await\.

## Key facts

- Coordinates: 60.0009788389441, -116.981269801446

## Address

Mackenzie Highway, Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, X0E 1G3, CA

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