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relaxed pace of life may still be found.
608 km (mile 378) –
719 km (mile 446) –
The Mackenzie River and Arctic Red River ferry is free and
Nihtak Day Use Area (Campbell Creek)
operates 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily, June to mid-October. Cross
by ice bridge in the winter from the end of November until April
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ALASKA
Fairbanks
30. The low of the Mackenzie River, draining one ifth of Canada,
714 km (mile 443) –
over 1,800,000 sq. km. (700,000 sq. miles), is exceeded in the
Ehjuu Njik Wayside Park (Cabin Creek)
western hemisphere only by the Mississippi and the Amazon.
The Mackenzie Delta is the largest in Canada and the tenth
largest in the world.
705 km (mile 438) – Gwich’in Territorial Campground
536 km (mile 333) – Tetlit Gwinjik Wayside Park
Twenty non-powered RV sites and four tent sites.
A view of the Mackenzie Delta and Peel River valley.
703 km (mile 437) – Tithegeh Chii Vitaii Lookout
It is a short walk from the road to the edge of the cliffs that
465 km (mile 289) – Yukon/NWT Border
overlook Campbell Lake, which is an example of a reversing Delta.
The cliffs are home to raptors such as Peregrine Falcons.
Note the time zone change at the Yukon/NWT border crossing –
692 km (mile 430) – Vadzaih Van Tshik Campground
set watches one hour ahead when travelling north, back when
(Caribou Creek)
going south. There is an interpretive display here worth seeing
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Distances to Inuvik from...
Calgary
Vancouver
Winnipeg Ottawa
By Road Km / Mi By Air Km / Mi
New York
Seattle
Minneapolis
Anchorage, Alaska 1612 / 1002 Aklavik 75 / 47
Calgary, Alberta 3595 / 2234 Holman 675 / 419
Fairbanks, Alaska 1416 / 880 Paulatuk 394 / 245
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Los Angeles, California 6093 / 3786 Sachs Harbour 525 / 326
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New York, NY 7600 / 4723 Tuktoyaktuk 94 / 58
Los Angeles
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that describes the local wildlife and landscapes.
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Vadzaih Van Tshik Campground has 11 sites.
326 km (mile 204) – Pullout
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Whitehorse, Yukon 1310 / 814
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Yellowknife, NT 3565 / 2215
Tuktoyaktuk, NT 144 / 90
259 km (mile 161) – Ogilvie-Peel Viewpoint
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relaxed pace of life may still be found.
196 km (mile 123)
608 km (mile 378) –
Ogilvie Highway Maintenance Camp.
194 km (mile 120) – Engineer Creek Campground
The Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway (ITH) extends the
Dempster Highway that ends in Inuvik, NT, now
Anyone wishing to hunt or
allowing visitors to drive to the Arctic Ocean year
carry irearms in Canada must
round. For the first time a traveller can drive coast to
The Mackenzie River and Arctic Red River ferry is free and operates
Located at the foot of Sapper Hill, a sharply eroded limestone
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obtain the required licence.
coast to coast in Canada.
Revolvers, pistols and automatic
9:00 am to 12:30 am, June to mid-October. Cross by ice bridge from the end
ridge with fascinating rock ‘forests’. Eight sites and good ishing.
of November until April 30. The low of the Mackenzie River, draining one
ifth of Canada, over 1,800,000 sq. km. (700,000 sq. miles), is exceeded
107 km (mile 67) – Pullout
in the western hemisphere only by the Mississippi and the Amazon. The
Mackenzie Delta is the largest in Canada and the tenth largest in the world.
82 km (mile 51) – North Fork Pass
536 km (mile 333) – Tetlit Gwinjik Wayside Park
The highest elevation on the Dempster, at 1,289 metres (4,229
A view of the Mackenzie Delta and Peel River valley.
feet). First crossing of the Continental Divide.
465 km (mile 289) – Yukon/NWT Border
75 km (mile 47) – Tombstone Mountain
Note the time zone change at the Yukon/NWT border crossing –
set watches one hour ahead when travelling north, back when
Take in the panoramic view west to Tombstone Mountain, some
going south. There is an interpretive display here worth seeing
40 km (25 miles) away.
that describes the local wildlife and landscapes.
Keno
326 km (mile 204) – Pullout
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This Arctic highway project has been a priority
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weapons are prohibited entry
since the 1960’s, but finally became a reality
into Canada.
in 2017, the year Canada celebrated its 150th
Non-residents wishing to
Birthday.
Pre-historic looking musk-oxen roam
hunt big game require the
free across the land.
Long accessible for most travellers only by
services of an outitter who will
airplane in summer, the ocean-front hamlet of
provide a licensed guide.
Fishing
Tuktoyaktuk lies at the end of the 140 km all-
weather highway, and is best known for its many
unusual pingos, or Arctic earth-covered hills with
icy cores.
If you are between the ages
of 16 and 65, and ish here,
The road stretches its way through 71 km of
you must carry an NWT ishing
lands owned by the Inuvialuit. It is a stark but
licence, available at
breathtaking landscape, seen by few.
www.enr.gov.nt.ca or Western
In order to prevent the permafrost from melting,
Arctic Regional Visitor Centre
the roadbed is a minimum 1.8m above the ground,
in Inuvik.
259 km (mile 161) – Ogilvie-Peel Viewpoint
196 km (mile 123) Ogilvie Highway Maintenance Camp.
194 km (mile 120) – Engineer Creek Campground
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with road crews assigned to help stabilize it over
as they look.
time.
To help protect the environment, there are eight
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bridges along the route, and a total of 68 areas
Golf Course
where the highway has been engineered to pass
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Campsites
Trails
Located at the foot of Sapper Hill, a sharply eroded limestone
Tire Repair
over waterways.
Medical Services
ridge with fascinating rock ‘forests’. Eight sites and good ishing.
Picnic/Day Use
Lookout
Police
This mammoth project created more than 1,860
107 km (mile 67) – Pullout
Toilets/Outhouse
Boat Launch
Restaurant
person years of employment and 49 long-term
Airport, Scheduled Service
Kitchen Shelter
Swimming
Store
jobs, and is projected to significantly increase
Emergency Landing Airstrip
82 km (mile 51) – North Fork Pass
tourism and commerce in the area.
Firewood
Playground
Bank
The highest elevation on the Dempster, at 1,289 metres (4,229
For more details, visit:
Drinking Water
feet). First crossing of the Continental Divide.
Power at Campsites
Banking Machine
www.inf.gov.nt.ca/services/highways-and-ferries
Showers
Church
75 km (mile 47) – Tombstone Mountain
LEGEND
Take in the panoramic view west to Tombstone Mountain, some
40 km (25 miles) away.
INUVIK
LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN
Keno
Elsa
LEGEND
Interpretive Displays
Boat Launch
Campsites
Swimming
Picnic/Day Use
Playground
Toilets/Outhouse
Power at Campsites
Kitchen Shelter
Gasoline Station
Firewood
Drinking Water
Showers
Dump Stations
Trails
Lookout
Automotive Services
Tire Repair
Accommodation
Restaurant
Store
Bank
Banking Machine
Visitor Information
Golf Course
Medical Services
Police
Airport,
Scheduled Service
Emergency
Landing Airstrip
Post Office
Arts and Crafts
Church
This information was provided courtesy of the
INUVIK.CA 867- 777-8618
Government of The Northwest Territories.
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