Dempster
Highway
Yukon & Northwest Territories, Canada
A 3,200-kilometer round trip through the untouched Arctic wilderness — tundra, mountains, and endless daylight.
16
Days Until
3,200
Kilometers
2
Territories
69°N
Northernmost
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Air North
Flights
Outbound · Wed Aug 26
4N 824
YYZ
Toronto
✈
YZF
Yellowknife
✈
YXY
Whitehorse
10:00 EDT
2:20 MDT
Return · Thu Sep 10
4N 813
YXY
Whitehorse
✈
YZF
Yellowknife
✈
YYZ
Toronto
8:00 MST
5:40 EDT
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Recent flight history
Accommodation
Current Bookings
DayProvider / PropertyCheck-InCheck-OutLocationDrive
1Hyatt Place WhitehorseAug 26Aug 27Whitehorse, YT—
2Eldorado (Coast Hotel)Aug 27Aug 28Dawson City, YT6h
3Eagle Plains HotelAug 28Aug 30Eagle Plains, YT5h
5Arctic Circle InnAug 30Aug 31Inuvik, NT7h
6Saliqmiut HotelAug 31Sep 2Tuktoyaktuk, NT2h
8Peel River Inns NorthSep 2Sep 3Fort McPherson, NT5h
9Eagle Plains HotelSep 3Sep 4Eagle Plains, YT5h
10Aurora InnSep 4Sep 6Dawson City, YT5h
12Boréale RanchSep 6Sep 9Whitehorse, YT6h
15SKKY HotelSep 9Sep 10Whitehorse, YT—
The Itinerary
Whitehorse → Tuktoyaktuk → Whitehorse
August 26 – September 10, 2026 • 16 Days •
HotelSunrise–SetDaylightAstro NightHi/LoDistance
1Aug 26Hyatt PlaceToronto → Whitehorse, YT6:28 – 21:0214h 34m~2h17/7—
2Aug 27Eldorado (Coast)Whitehorse → Dawson City6:12 – 21:2815h 16mNone17/6530 km · 6h
3Aug 28Eagle PlainsDawson City → Eagle Plains5:58 – 21:4515h 47mNone15/5370 km · 5h
4Aug 29Eagle PlainsEagle Plains (rest day)6:00 – 21:4815h 48mNone14/4—
5Aug 30Arctic Circle InnEagle Plains → Arctic Circle → Inuvik5:50 – 22:1416h 24mNone13/3480 km · 7h
6Aug 31SaliqmiutInuvik → Tuktoyaktuk5:32 – 22:2816h 56mNone10/3140 km · 2h
7Sep 1SaliqmiutTuktoyaktuk (Arctic Ocean)5:34 – 22:2216h 48mNone8/2—
8Sep 2Peel River InnTuktoyaktuk → Ft McPherson6:30 – 20:5014h 20mNone9/3340 km · 5h
9Sep 3Eagle PlainsFt McPherson → Eagle Plains6:40 – 20:4014h 00mNone11/3340 km · 5h
10Sep 4Aurora InnEagle Plains → Dawson City6:48 – 20:3213h 44m~1h13/3370 km · 5h
11Sep 5Aurora InnDawson City6:50 – 20:2813h 38m~1h13/3—
12Sep 6Boréale RanchDawson City → Whitehorse6:52 – 20:2813h 36m~2h15/4530 km · 6h
13Sep 7Boréale RanchWhitehorse6:56 – 20:2213h 26m~5h14/4—
14Sep 8Boréale RanchWhitehorse6:56 – 20:2013h 24m~5h14/4—
15Sep 9SKKY HotelWhitehorse6:58 – 20:1813h 20m~5h13/3—
16Sep 10—Whitehorse → Toronto7:00 – 20:1513h 15m~5h13/3—
Fuel Stops
Gas Stations Along the Route
Services are sparse north of Dawson City. Fill up whenever you can. The longest stretch without fuel is 368 km between Eagle Plains and Fort McPherson.
StationKmNotes
1Whitehorse0Multiple stations (Chevron, Esso, Petro‑Can)
2Carmacks180Gas available, open regular hours
3Stewart Crossing345Gas available
4Dawson City530Multiple stations — fill up before Dempster
5Tombstone Interpretive Centre630Seasonal gas (May–Sep), limited hours
6Eagle Plains Hotel1,000⚠️ Last gas for 368 km — fill up
7Fort McPherson1,280Gas available, limited Sunday hours
8Inuvik1,380Multiple stations (Northern, Esso)
9Tuktoyaktuk1,520Gas available at the Co‑op
Groceries & Supplies
Where to Stock Up
Prices increase the farther north you go. Stock up on non-perishables, snacks, and water in Dawson City before heading onto the Dempster. Fresh produce is limited past Inuvik.
StoreLocationNotes
1Carmacks General StoreCarmacksBasic groceries, snacks, drinks
2Stewart Crossing LodgeStewart CrossingLimited convenience supplies
3Full Circle Foods / Dawson GeneralDawson CityBest selection before the Dempster — stock up here
4Tombstone Interpretive CentreTombstone ParkSnacks only, no real groceries
5Eagle Plains Hotel StoreEagle PlainsLimited convenience items, expensive
6Northern StoreFort McPhersonGroceries, limited produce
7Northern Store / North MartInuvikFull grocery stores, best selection north of Dawson
8Co‑op / Northern StoreTuktoyaktukLimited selection, premium prices
Points of Interest
Sights Along the Way
From Gold Rush history to Arctic tundra, here are the must-see stops on your journey north.
Point of InterestAreaNotes
1Five Finger RapidsKlondike HwyScenic viewpoint overlooking the Yukon River
2CarmacksKlondike HwyHistoric trading post & river crossing
3Stewart River BridgeKlondike HwyHistoric bridge, popular photo stop
4Dawson CityKlondike HwyGold Rush town, SS Keno, Diamond Tooth Gerties
5Dempster Junction (Km 0)Dempster HwyStart of Canada's only Arctic highway
6Tombstone Territorial ParkDempster HwyDramatic granite spires, visitor centre, hiking
7North Fork PassDempster HwyHighest point on the Dempster (1,289 m)
8Eagle PlainsDempster HwyOnly hotel & services between Dawson & Inuvik
9Arctic Circle CrossingDempster HwyOfficial 66°33'N monument and sign
10Peel & Mackenzie River FerriesNear Ft McPhersonFree cable ferries (seasonal, Jun–Oct)
11Fort McPhersonNWTHistoric Hudson's Bay fort, Gwich'in community
12Igloo ChurchInuvikFamous domed landmark (Our Lady of Victory)
13Pingo National LandmarkNear TuktoyaktukUnique permafrost ice-cored hills
14Arctic OceanTuktoyaktukDip your toes at the end of the road
Highlights
What Awaits You
Tombstone Territorial Park
Dramatic granite spires, permafrost landscapes, and abundant wildlife including grizzly bears and dall sheep.
Midnight Sun & Aurora
24-hour daylight in summer, and some of the world's best Northern Lights viewing in autumn and winter.
Arctic Wildlife
Caribou herds, muskoxen, Arctic foxes, and over 100 species of migratory birds call this region home.
Mackenzie River Delta
The journey ends at North America's second largest river delta — a vast network of channels and lakes.
Videos
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