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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

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Dempster Highway - North End
Photo by A. Harrop

Driving
Three major highways carve paths into and around the Territory. Most people who make the drive to the NWT take the Mackenzie Highway (#1). Known as the Waterfalls Route, roadsters pass five diverse aquatic wonders between the Alberta border and the Town of Hay River. When arriving in Hay River, drivers have three choices. Stay in Hay River, head east toward Fort Smith or continue the adventure north toward Yellowknife, our diamond capital. Those headed toward Yellowknife can look forward to the adventure of a short fairy ride or ice road crossing when the highway meets our mighty Mackenzie River.

The second southern access route enters the NWT from British Columbia. Highway #7, named the Liard Trail, is the gateway to Fort Simpson and the spectacular Nahanni River basin. Highways #1 and #7 form the Deh Cho Connection, an 1,800-km circular journey through Alberta, BC and the NWT. Highlights of the Territorial roadway include waterfalls, mountains and spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities.

The adventure of the famous Dempster Highway (#8) doesn't end in the Yukon. From Dawson City, YT, head east. On the other side of the Arctic Circle and the
glorious Richardson Mountains, drivers will be welcomed into small communities where traditional ways and modern conveniences come together with unique results. Though in the summer the road ends in Inuvik, NT, the fun continues for the winter driver. An ice road runs north of this community, inviting explorers to experience Tuktoyaktuk and the Arctic Ocean. NWT Arctic Tourism

Edmonton to Yellowknife: 1513 km
High Level to Yellowknife: 778 km
Enterprise to Yellowknife: 445 km
Fort Providence to Yellowknife: 314 km
Rae/Edzo to Yellowknife: 108 km

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