Spent a lot of time between there and Inuvik maybe 12 ish years ago, ask away!
Sadly I believe the ice road closed a few years ago after a land connection was finally built, driving that was definitely the best experience I had up there.
Check out some Pingos, they're definitely more impressive in the summer but still pretty cool covered in snow
Local food is incredible. Groceries are still insanely expensive up there so most people still eat traditionally and I loved it
Sadly I lost all the pictures I had when I deleted my facebook account years ago, but maybe seeing the convo here will jog some more memories or interesting things to share
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That sounds like such an awesome opportunity to have. I don't have any knowledge to share, but I hope you can share pictures and experience from your visit with us.
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Spent a lot of time between there and Inuvik maybe 12 ish years ago, ask away!
Sadly I believe the ice road closed a few years ago after a land connection was finally built, driving that was definitely the best experience I had up there.
Check out some Pingos, they're definitely more impressive in the summer but still pretty cool covered in snow
Local food is incredible. Groceries are still insanely expensive up there so most people still eat traditionally and I loved it
Sadly I lost all the pictures I had when I deleted my facebook account years ago, but maybe seeing the convo here will jog some more memories or interesting things to share
Yeah the permanent, year round road opened in 2017 or so, I’m told.
I never made it to Tuktoyaktuk but was in Inuvik and Sachs Harbour in Jul, the sun never dropping below the horizon is cool to experience. Also did trips to Taloyoak, Rankin Inlet, Resolute and Iqaluit. Went looking for polar bears but never did spot one. The trips in Dec and Jan were brutal with the temps, have to be extremely careful when driving an have a plan in case you hit the ditch or get stranded.
A lot of people never get to see that part of our country so enjoy it, the local people are very friendly, a lot of smiles and hellos. Truly desolate places that make you appreciate the simple things we enjoy here in the city.
I was up there a few years ago, took the river boat down the McKenzie to see the sun not set at midnight, as it rolled over into Canada Day. Super cool place. But I guess the winter will be a different experience, as I don't imagine you will be doing the Atlantic swim. I'm not really sure what you will do there for 10 days in the winter, I suspect you will be spending lots of time at the rec centre/ice rink. Maybe some sledding down the town pingo?
Enjoy the stars and norther lights, I'm sure they will be awesome. We didn't see either!
I think you have to jump in the Arctic Ocean while you there. When else will you get the chance.
I want to drive up there sometime now that the road is done.
Thinking of a trip of Yukon river Canoing, Chilkoot Trail, the the long drive up to Tuk.
That could be tough, considering the sea ice...I agree with you, and did it myself, but it was June. Here's my beluga looking self just beofre I dove under.
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