The Dempster Highway (Southbound), Northwest Territories and Yukon Territory Canada - Summer 2008

ALL Photos © K. Dewey, School of Natural Resources, Applied Climate Sciences, UNL.

Photo Set Four

Just outside Inuvik, NWT Approaching the Mackenzie River
The Ferry boarding site north shore The view back to the north shore from mid-stream
The view from the pilots deck to the north shore The view toward the south shore
There are only two small vehicles but it can carry large trucks After arriving on the South Shore & looking back at the ferry
Fort McPherson - note the building is on stilts Fort McPherson house- note the stilts used to avoid
melting the permafrost
Fort McPherson Airport. CLICK HERE for a larger image Peel River Ferry crossing
Peel River Ferry crossing Peel River Ferry crossing - note the red cable which is
used to guide the ferry
Peel River Ferry crossing Peel River Ferry heading back to the other shore
Note the size of the rocks on the road.  Keeping a distance from other vehicles was essential to avoid losing a windshield Dempster Highway scenery
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Dempster Highway scenery Melting permafrost has caused this sinkhole
Melting permafrost has caused a thaw lake Dempster Highway scenery
Dempster Highway scenery: CLICK HERE for a larger image Dempster Highway scenery
At the NWT Border:  CLICK HERE for a larger image Dempster Highway scenery CLICK HERE for a larger image
Note the poor road condition and remaining winter snow Dempster Highway scenery
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