The Dempster Highway traverses
some of the most breathtaking terrain on this continent. It links southern
Yukon communities with Inuvik and the Mackenzie Delta in the Northwest
Territories. Along the route, motorists can observe unique flora and fauna
including the Yukon's territorial flower, the brightly coloured fireweed,
as well as Arctic poppies, lichens, cranberries and soapberries. The
Dempster cuts through the Peel caribou migration route where grizzlies,
foxes, wolverines, snowy owls and eagles join the migrating caribou in
early spring and fall. It winds through two mountain ranges, the Ogilvie
and the Richardson, and is the only public road in North America to cross
the Arctic Circle.
Grose Educational Media
1978 Moped trip
Brent Petersen
Dempster Highway Arctic Circle Tour
3 week trip to the Yukon from Edmonton
Mike Vermeulen
A complete guide to Dempster highway travel
Interactive Dempster Highway Map
Onroute Destinations
Yukon Bird Club
ExploreNorth
Canadian Trails Guide
Yukoner Magazine
Parks and Tourism Northwest Territories
