Hey Sue, we are headed to Inuvik and Tuk next summer any tips or things to see or do would be appropriated.Also anyone else out there with info would be great. Soup

Here's an interesting post in the Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum from a guy who just did it in the winter with a lot of photos. Also, if you Google something like road trip Tukoyaktuk, you should get some good hits.Recent winter drive.Bill

First off.I would love to do that trip.BUT... We just came out of a long ugly winter and never really had a spring. All I want is heat and sun.

Is there now a road (summer) from Inuvik to Tuk? In 1993 wife and I flew from Inuvik to Tuk on a one day excursion. Still fondly remember wading in the Arctic Ocean while the native children were having fun swimming!! Even have a certificate from the village elder to that effect. Also bought a caribou antler carving of tundra swans by Joe Reddi. Wonder if he is still alive? What an interesting village.My bucket list is about empty but sure would enjoy that drive!!

Being at or north of the Arctic Circle on June 21 is an experience that'll stick in your brain. The sun stays above the horizon. At Inuvik, the sun is high in the sky all night. For folks not used to all night sunshine, it can be a bit disorienting. Hubby wanted to hit the road late in the evening because he was wide awake in the sun.The drive north on the Dempster is interesting. Do check in at the Visitor Centre at Dawson City for the road conditions before heading up. Tombstone Park is worth of a couple of nights stay and there's good hiking in that area.Don't be in a rush - drive for the road conditions. Let the locals whip on by because they just need to make time and they know the road.The Yukon government's Dempster Highway Travelogue is a good resource.

We were in Inuvik during their annual summer art show. We are not art slobs, but there were a lot of activities planned to coincide with this annual event. You might want to check that out. I think it runs for a couple of weeks.We spent a couple of nights in the c.g. right in town. It was quite nice and very handy for walking around to see things. There is a car/truck wash on the far side of town. I would recommend making it your first stop to wash off the road salt and grime that will cover your vehicles. Do this again when you get off the Dempster on the return trip.I think the new road to Tuk is now open. We flew to Tuk and enjoyed the flight. We were able to look down and see hundreds of beluga whales. It is an interesting stop. We were surprised that the ocean water was as warm as it was. I guess because it is shallow and gets lots of sunlight during the summer months. Take as much food with you as possible. Prices up there are horrendous. Also make sure your tires are in good repair and that you have a spare and extra belts or other necessities in case of minor breakdowns.It is definitely worth doing.

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cruiserjs
Explorer
May 22, 2017
Is there now a road (summer) from Inuvik to Tuk? In 1993 wife and I flew from Inuvik to Tuk on a one day excursion. Still fondly remember wading in the Arctic Ocean while the native children were having fun swimming!! Even have a certificate from the village elder to that effect. Also bought a caribou antler carving of tundra swans by Joe Reddi. Wonder if he is still alive? What an interesting village.

My bucket list is about empty but sure would enjoy that drive!!
Fizz
Explorer
May 22, 2017
First off.
I would love to do that trip.

BUT... We just came out of a long ugly winter and never really had a spring. All I want is heat and sun.
Trackrig
Explorer II
May 22, 2017
Here's an interesting post in the Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum from a guy who just did it in the winter with a lot of photos. Also, if you Google something like road trip Tukoyaktuk, you should get some good hits.

Recent winter drive.

Bill

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