Fort Ware
Coordinates | 57°25′15″N 125°37′20″W |
Country | British Columbia |
District | Kwadacha Nation IAD |
Population | 1,047 |
Postal code area | BY |
Postal code district | BY13 |
Fort Ware (Sekani: Kwadacha) is an village in northern British Columbia. It is the seat the Kwadacha Nation Indigenous Administrative District.
Fort Ware is about 143 miles southwest of Fort Nelson.
Commerce
Commercial trapping and related operations are the primary industries in the village.
Transportation
Air
Fort Ware Airport (MTC LID: BAJ9) is located just west of the village. Although used primarily by general aviation, the Royal BC Air Force provides a public-access service connecting the village to Prince George, with several stops along the way. This service operates on Mondays.
Fort Ware Water Aerodrome (MTC LID: BAW6) is located adjacent to the village on the Finlay River.
Road
The Finlay-Russell Forestry Road connects Fort Ware to Tsay Keh, but this road is passable only in the summer months.