Road information

Visit the Department of Transportation's website for Road Info, Ferry Info, Tourism, etc.  It is highly recommended that you visit this site before planning your trip.

Here's a link to the Explorer's Map, you'll want to note the rest stops and distances between gas stations (316km from Fort Providence to Yellowknife).


To get detailed driving directions to Yellowknife, see the Google map above or visit MapQuest.

True Stories

Thinking about riding up?  Here are some links to read about others who've already made the trip.

Don & Nikeena's 2006 ride to Yellowknife
h marc lewis' trip from Seattle to Yellowknife
Neal Paert's (of a little band called Rush, mybe you've heard of them?)  trip