StanleyandIris
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DH and I love northern Alberta, Saskachewan and Manitoba. We spend 4-6 months each year touring about these Provinces. We travel in the fall and spring and have "camped" as far north as Thompson, MN in our 42' DP MH. We have driven through spring and fall snows, but of course, we skeedaddle before the winter snows.
We want to go as far north as possible and need advice from other RVrs. We want to go to the end of the road. Where is it? Can we drive to Inuvik? Tuktuk? in a MH?
If we can't drive that far, then please give me a couple of suggestions as to some "way up there" spots.
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Iris
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cdesero
Port Huron Michigan
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I don't know where the end of the road is but have fun looking!
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luvglass
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I think the end of the road is Deadhorse Alaska, 562 miles north of Fairbanks. I understand the road is mostly gravel and used almost exclusively by truckers hauling supplies to the Alaska oil pipeline terminal at Prudhoe Bay.
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jambo101
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There are end of the road scenarios for each province,If your question means you would like to go to the northern most road i would imagine its in Alaska.
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Tripalot
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You can drive to Inuvik, N.W.T. then take a flight to Tuktoyuktuk. We did this trip last summer. The road to Inuvik is Canada's answer to Alaska's Deadhorse.
It is 750 km. of gravel road each way with limited fuel stops along the way. The scenery is breathtaking. Inuvik is a cute little town with reasonable facilities. We enjoyed the c.g. right in town as we could walk to everything. A search will turn up lots of information. It is a "do once" type of trip. Getting there is the challenge.
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paulj
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I don't know if it is showing in Canada, but in the US, History Channel is showing the 2nd season of Ice Road Truckers. This year focuses on the road ON the river north of Inuvik - mainly to Tuk.
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cruiserjs
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Inuvik yes - on the Dempster which starts 24 miles 'this side' of Dawson. Tuk - no unless you want to go with the truckers in the winter! I agree with the previous poster - Inuvik is very interesting and the day flight/tour to Tuk was great!
In Alberts #63 goes to Ft. McMurray - tarsands development! Also #35 goes to the northern border and contiues/ends at Yellowknife NWT.
Saskatchewan - #155 goes to La Loche (I think that is the end). I believe you can now drive to Reindeer Lake.
In Manitoba - from Thompson you should have continued to Lynn Lake and/or Gillam.
Ontario - Pickle Lake (but my map may be out of date.
Quebec - #389 goes to the Labrador border and continues as #500 all the way around to the Newfoundland ferry.
Have at it intrepid travellers!
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StanleyandIris
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Thank you for all the answers, they are much appreciated.
Will the 42'MH make the 750km gravel road to Inuvik? Will it just fall apart?
I do not think we can handle the ice roads in winter, we may just freeze to death.
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Skid Row Joe
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I really wouldn't worry about it.....
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paulj
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The road to Inuvik, the Dempster Hwy, is a frequent topic of discussion here (though not as much as the other gravel road out of Dawson, Top of the World). The Dempster has a reputation for eating tires, largely because a major section is built with sharp shale or slate gravel. And you need enough fuel capacity. The first fuel stop, coming from the south, at Eagle Plain is about half way along the highway.
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