Dempster Highway, Northern road linking Dawson City to Inuvik, Canada
The Dempster Highway spans 740 kilometers through mountain ranges, crossing rivers and remote territories in northern Canada's wilderness.
The highway commemorates North-West Mounted Police officer William Dempster, who located a missing patrol team during a winter mission in 1911.
The route traverses territories of First Nations peoples, connecting Gwich'in communities and providing access to traditional hunting and fishing grounds.
Travelers find accommodations at designated campgrounds, hotels, and service stations positioned strategically along the unpaved gravel road.
The Dempster Highway remains the sole public road in Canada crossing the Arctic Circle, connecting to the Arctic Ocean via Tuktoyaktuk.
Location: Northwest Territories
GPS coordinates: 67.21400,-135.59900
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
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