Dempster Highway Arctic Circle Crossing
Arctic Circle Crossing
The point where the Dempster Highway crosses 66°33′ N in Yukon. It has a sign and a viewpoint, and it is a must-stop for drivers entering or leaving Inuvik.
The Arctic Circle crossing lies about 405 kilometres along the Dempster Highway, south of Eagle Plains. It is surrounded by open tundra and the rolling foothills of the Richardson Mountains, and roadside panels explain the Arctic Circle and the midnight sun and polar night. It is about 400 kilometres from Inuvik and is not a day-trip destination. It is a stop on the road north from Dawson City, and it is best to spend a night at Eagle Plains. The entire route is gravel, so carry two spare tyres.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Aklavik
- Mackenzie River Delta
- Ingamo Hall Friendship Centre
- Midnight Sun Mosque
- Inuvik Utilidors
- Our Lady of Victory (Igloo) Church
- Inuvik Community Greenhouse
- Western Arctic Regional Visitor Centre