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Interactive display at the John Tizya Centre – J. Kennedy
ABOUT
OUR
COMMUNITY
Old Crow
North Yukon’s only community is the
close-knit Vuntut Gwitchin village of Old
Crow. This fly-in community has regularly
scheduled air service and is located at the
confluence of the Old Crow (Chyàh Njìk)
and Porcupine (Ch’oodeenjìk) rivers. The
local residents continue to harvest caribou
as a primary source of food. Advance
planning is necessary to secure one of a
limited number of guest houses and B&Bs,
and to arrange wildlife viewing or cultural
experiences. When visiting Old Crow, pick up
a copy of the Old Crow Walking Tour
brochure. For more information, visit
www.oldcrow.ca. Population: 251
Motorcyclist at the Arctic Circle – YG
Stop for a walk during your drive up the Dempster Highway to the Arctic Circle – YG, R. Postma
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Dempster Highway #5
One of the world’s unique drives, the
Dempster is famous for its colourful alpine
tundra landscapes, wildlife, scenic vistas and
memorable driving adventures. Starting just
outside of Dawson City, this unpaved 736-km
two-lane highway crosses North Yukon and
continues north to Inuvik, Northwest
Territories. This gravel highway runs through
remote wilderness with very limited services.
Drivers are encouraged to take special
precautions before starting up the Dempster.
For motorcyclists, this means resolute
adherence to your already cautious routines.
Tombstone Interpretive Centre
Start your journey up the Dempster Highway
with a visit to the interpretive centre, about
one hour north of the Dempster Corner
turnoff. Tombstone Territorial Park
interpreters offer local knowledge, park and
travel information, special events and tips
for wildlife viewing from the highway.
This is also the site of Tombstone Mountain
Campground. Km 71 Dempster Highway #5.
www.yukonparks.ca
Arctic Circle
Stop at the Arctic Circle viewpoint at
66° 33’ North latitude to enjoy the
breathtaking views. Around the summer
solstice, June 21, the sun doesn’t set at the
Arctic Circle for several weeks. Imagine the
great activities you can enjoy with all this
light! Km 405 Dempster Highway #5.
John Tizya Centre, Old Crow
The visitor information centre in Old Crow
preserves and celebrates a truly rich heritage.
From evidence of the last great ice age, to the
migrating Porcupine caribou herd, to the deep
culture and traditions of the Vuntut Gwitchin
First Nation and Vuntut National Park, don’t
miss this multi-use facility. Guided community
walks offered by an Old Crow Heritage
Interpreter (upon request).
www.yukonmuseums.ca
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