On the Road to Inuvik: The Route

The Route

Route & Schedule

Here is the detailed itinerary. As it currently stands, the trip leaves 3 days 'unassigned' so that breakdowns won't stress out the travellers.

Note that there are two extensions added to the end of this itinerary. The first is from the San Jose, California area to Vancouver via Roslyn, Washington. The second is a Alaskan Marine Highway trip from Haines, Alaska to Prince Rupert, B.C. via Petersburg and Ketchikan, Alaska.

Both of these extensions are optional. Many folks will be taking the land route for the entire trip.

Key:

Paved travel
Unpaved travel
Options for campgrounds

Trip day & Date	Segment	Km	Miles
*Northbound route from Vancouver*
(-2) Sat 7/20	Early birds arrive in Vancouver. Parking and sleeping arrangements at Tobin's place (West End).
(-1) Sun 7/21	Sightseeing in Vancouver, last-minute gathering of provisions. Entire contingent arrives in Vancouver by today. Group dinner at the Tomato Cafe, Cambie at 17th. Parking at Tobin's place in West End (Space for 6 or 7 folks inside, others may street camp.)
Trip begins!
(1) Mon 7/22	Early departure Highway 99 north Breakfast stop at Shannon Falls, 40 min. north of Vancouver. Continue 99 north through Squamish, Whistler, to Lillooet. 9 km unpaved section just past Pemberton. Steep climbing on Duffey Lake road between Pemberton and Lillooet. Continue Highway 99 north to Pavilion Leave pavement to take about 16 kms of the old Cariboo Gold Rush River Trail (1859) to Kelly Lake, then paved road on to Clinton. At Clinton, join Highway 97 north. Continue towards Quesnel (pronounced "Kwen-NELL") for the rest of the day.	685	425
Camping	Free camping in the Quesnel area (unserviced.)
(2) Tue 7/23	Proceed N on Hwy 97 to Prince George, then rougly 225 km further N to just past Pine Pass in the Rocky Mountains.)	343	213
Camping	Free camping in the Chetwynd area (unserviced.)
(3) Wed 7/24	Proceed N on Hwy 97 to Chetwynd, then N on Hwy 29 to Ft. St. John, then N on Alaska Hwy (Hwy 97) to Ft. Nelson.	620	385
Camping	In or near Ft. Nelson, possibly the Husky RV Park (Hot showers, etc.)
(4) Thu 7/25	Proceed N on Alaska Highway to Liard Hot Springs. Hang out.	310	193
Camping	Liard River Hotsprings Provincial Park "The park has become so popular in recent years that the campground fills up very early each day in summer. This well developed provincial park has 53 large, well-shaded level gravel sites, picnic tables, picnic shelter, water, garbage containers, firewood, fire rings, playground, and heated restrooms. Camping fee is $7 to $12. A boardwalk leads to the pools... lots of cool plants that only survive at that latitude because of the hot springs. There may be moose feeding in the pools. There are 2 hot spring pools, both have changing rooms. CAUTION: Beware of bears!" NOTE: Folks should make reservations for this site given its popularity. If the campsite is full there are a few fall-back sites an hour or so further down the road. For reservations, please call the Discover B.C. Reservations Line at (800) 689-9025. A Visa or Mastercard is required for reservations
(5) Fri 7/26	West on Alaska Highway to Watson Lake, YT. North on the Campbell Highway (Yukon Hwy 4) about one third of the way to Ross River.	458	285
Camping	Simpson Lake Yukon Government Campground "19 campsites, $8 fee, boat launch, dock, swimming beach, playground, kitchen shelter and drinking water (boil water). Excellent fishing for lake trout, arctic grayling and northern pike." Frances Lake Yukon gov't campground. 90 km further along, may stop here if we are making good time.
(6) Sat 7/27	West on the Campbell Hwy to vicinity of Carmacks, YT	475	295
Camping	Frenchman Lake Yukon Government Campground 8 km N of Hwy on access road, 10 campsites, $8.00 fee. "9 km (from Hwy?) to photo viewpoint of lake" 15 km N of Hwy on same access road is the Nunatak Yukon Government Campground (10 sites, $8.00 fee). Access road narrows and surface deteriorates beyond Frenchman Lake Campground (this is good for us as it will probably keep the RVs out). South end of this 19 km long lake offers good fishing for trout, pike, and grayling.
(7) Sun 7/28	Proceed N on Klondike Hwy (Yukon Hwy 2) to Dawson City.	400	250
Camping	Klondike River Yukon government campground 19 km S of Dawson City "Located on Rock Creek near the Klondike River; 38 sites, kitchen shelter, drinking water, playground. Camping fee $8.
(8) Mon 7/29	Back-track on Hwy 2 20 km to Jct. Dempster Hwy, then N. Dempster Highway entirely unpaved (734 km to Inuvik) NOTE: If mechanical repairs or parts are needed we may move the Dawson City day to today instead of saving it for Aug 3 on our return from the Dempster.	391	243
Camping	Eagle Plains Hotel (we'll camp) "Full camper services including electrical hook-ups, laundry, store, dump station, minor repairs, tires, propane and road and area information. Historical photos."
(9) Tue 7/30 Inuvik!	Proceed N on Dempster Highway to Inuvik, N.W.T. Ferry crossings of Arctic Red and Mackenzie Rivers.	365	227
Camping	We'll find somewhere in Inuvik to stay. Tobin will contact that person he got the email about and see what she can recommend.
(10) Wed 7/31	Inuvik, and optional day-trip by air to Tuktoyuktuk on the Beaufort Sea (Cost: $95.00 pp return in 1995)	----	----
Camping	Same as yesterday.

Southbound route
Trip day & Date Segment Km Miles
(11) Thu 8/1

Proceed S on Dempster Highway.

(Dempster Highway entirely unpaved for the 734 km to the junction with Hwy 2.)
365 227
Camping

Eagle Plains Hotel
We'll also have a chance to check out promising spots on the way up, if we want to camp somewhere else.

(12) Fri 8/2

Proceed S on Dempster Highway, then return to Dawson City.
391 243
Camping

Probably Klondike River Campground again (see July 28)

(13) Sat 8/3 Exploration, provisioning, and vehicle maintenance in Dawson City. ---- ----
Camping

Probably Klondike River Campground again (see July 28)

(14) Sun 8/4

West on Top of the World Highway (Yukon Hwy 9) into Alaska, then SW on Taylor Highway (AK Hwy 5).
(Top of the World Highway and AK Hwy 5 entirely unpaved for the 281 km from Dawson to Tetlin Junction at the Alaska Hwy.)
Free ferry carries vehicles across the Yukon River to the beginning of the Top of the World Highway. The ferry wait in heavy traffic may be three hours or longer, so we should leave early in the morning before the traffic has a chance to back up for the ferry.
Allow average speed of 40 - 65 km/h for this section
Road conditions on the Alaska portion of the Top of the World Highway were extremely poor in 1994. Road surface on AK Hwy 5 varies from very poor to good depending on maintenance.
AK Hwy 5 is a narrow, winding, dusty mountain road with many steep hills and some hairpin curves. (Small aircraft use AK Hwy 5 as a runway in some sections.)
202 125
Camping

BLM West Fork recreation site (Day's mileage: 202 km) (27 km S of Chicken, AK (pop. 37), 79 km N of Tetlin Jct., off AK Hwy 5)
"25 sites, tables, firepit, no water, covered tables, toilets, dumpsters. Improved campground."

ALTERNATES:

Lakeview USF&WS campground (Day's mileage: 351 km)
(off AK Hwy, 70 km E of Tetlin Jct.)
"8 sites, firewood, no drinking water. NOTE: No turnaround space. Not recommended for trailers, 5th wheelers, or large RVs."

Deadman Lake USF&WS campground (Day's mileage: 386 km)
(off AK Hwy, 105 km E of Tetlin Jct.)
"2.4 km in on dirt road. 18 sites on long loop access road, firepits, toilets, picnic tables, no drinking water, boat ramp, interpretive signs, information board and self-guided nature trail. Scenic spot. Swimming and fishing. Northern pike average 2 feet, but skinny."

(15) Mon 8/5

East on the Alaska Highway to Haines Jct, Yukon.
567 352
Camping

Pine Lake Yukon Government Campground
The campground is adjacent to Pine Lake, and has a view of the St. Elias Mountains. "33 sites, outhouses, firewood, litter barrels, kitchen shelter, playground, and drinking water. Camping fee $8. Fishing is good for lake trout, northern pike, and grayling."

(16) Tue 8/6 >>> People taking the Alaska Marine Highway south to Prince Rupert will break off here and head S to Haines, AK to catch the ferry today. The group may re-join at Prince Rupert, B.C.
>>> Christa, Tobin and others not taking the Alaska Marine Highway system will proceed E on Alaska Highway to Whitehorse.
Exploration, provisioning, and vehicle maintenance in Whitehorse. In evening, proceed to campsite.
160 100
Camping

Takhini Hot Springs
27 km N of Whitehorse. Commercial site. Has concrete pool, odorless mineral water at 38 degrees C (100 deg. F). Campground with tables, firwood. Modern facilities, hot showers, laundromat, some electrical hook-ups.

(17) Wed 8/7

Proceed E on Alaska Hwy, then S on Cassiar Hwy (B.C. Hwy 37) to Boya Lake.
550 342
Camping

Boya Lake Provincial Park
44 sites, fee. Fishing for lake char, whitefish, grayling, and burbot.
"The interesting landscape of this park is the result of glacial sheets melting about 8,000 years ago leaving behind a maze of gravel ridges (eskers). A multitude of beautifully coloured small lakes including Boya, the largest, were then formed. In these magnificent surrondings visitors swim, boat, explore the glacial landscape or fish for grayling in the nearby Dease River."
For reservations, please call the Discover B.C. Reservations Line at (800) 689-9025. A Visa or Mastercard is required for reservations

(18) Thu 8/8

Proceed S on Hwy 37, take side trip to Telegraph Creek and return to Hwy 37 (119 km each way), then continue S on Hwy 37.
454 282
Camping

Morchua Lake B.C. Forest Service Site
"An attractive setting with Mt. Edziza in background; boat launch for canoes, receives moderate use."

(We may camp in vicinity of Dease Lake if the Telegraph Creek Road proves to be very slow going.)

(19) Fri 8/9

Proceed S on Hwy 37 to Meziadin Junction, then W to Stewart, B.C./Hyder, AK. Include a stop along the road at turnouts to watch the Bear Glacier calve icebergs into the lake. We may head a short distance N of Hyder to view the Salmon Glacier where it cuts alongside the road.
340 211
Camping Free camping near Stewart, B.C.
(20) Sat 8/10

Proceed E on Stewart Access Road back to Hwy 37, then S on Hwy 37 to Jct Hwy 16 at Kitwanga, then W on Hwy 16 to Prince Rupert.
450 280
Camping Camping east of Prince Rupert.
(21) Sun 8/11 Exploration in Prince Rupert
>>> This also functions as a break-down allowance day.
>>> The folks who came down on the Alaska Marine Highway may meet back up with us here, or they may have already landed at Prince Rupert.
>>> Group may split up here again: Those driving overland back to Vancouver leave today towards Prince George; those taking B.C. Ferries will leave Monday morning for Port Hardy. The two groups should arrive back in Vancouver again at about the same time.
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Camping
(22) Mon 8/12 B.C. Ferry "Queen of the North" to Port Hardy
Departs Prince Rupert 7:30 am, arrives Port Hardy 10:30 pm same day. All propane must be shut off and tagged closed.
COSTS: (in CDN $) Vehicle 6'8" or under: $206.00 Overheight vehicle: $344.00 Driver or passenger: $100.00 each Children: $ 50.00 each Day rooms (optional): $ 43.00

Our 1976 Westfalia is exactly 6'8", so we will not be charged overheight if we remove everything from the roof rack. We will be paying $406.00 Canadian (roughly $292.00 US) not including a room. It is strongly suggested that people interested in taking this route with B.C. Ferries reserve space for themselves and their vehicle as soon as possible. This is an extremely popular route in the summer.
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Camping

We will camp at a B.C. Forest Site in near Port Hardy that night.

(23) Tue 8/13

Proceed S on the Island Highway (Hwy 19) to Nanaimo, ferry across to Vancouver. Ferry from Nanaimo departs every 2 hours for 1 hour 35 minute crossing to B.C. mainland. All propane must be shut off and tagged closed.

COSTS: (all costs are U.S.$) Vehicle 7'0" or under: $27.00 Overheight vehicle: $49.00 Driver or passenger: $ 6.50 each
410 255
Camping

Everybody can crash at our place again. A party to celebrate a successful trip is planned.

*Southbound route*
Trip day & Date	Segment	Km	Miles
(11) Thu 8/1	Proceed S on Dempster Highway. (Dempster Highway entirely unpaved for the 734 km to the junction with Hwy 2.)	365	227
Camping	Eagle Plains Hotel We'll also have a chance to check out promising spots on the way up, if we want to camp somewhere else.
(12) Fri 8/2	Proceed S on Dempster Highway, then return to Dawson City.	391	243
Camping	Probably Klondike River Campground again (see July 28)
(13) Sat 8/3	Exploration, provisioning, and vehicle maintenance in Dawson City.	----	----
Camping	Probably Klondike River Campground again (see July 28)
(14) Sun 8/4	West on Top of the World Highway (Yukon Hwy 9) into Alaska, then SW on Taylor Highway (AK Hwy 5). (Top of the World Highway and AK Hwy 5 entirely unpaved for the 281 km from Dawson to Tetlin Junction at the Alaska Hwy.) Free ferry carries vehicles across the Yukon River to the beginning of the Top of the World Highway. The ferry wait in heavy traffic may be three hours or longer, so we should leave early in the morning before the traffic has a chance to back up for the ferry. Allow average speed of 40 - 65 km/h for this section Road conditions on the Alaska portion of the Top of the World Highway were extremely poor in 1994. Road surface on AK Hwy 5 varies from very poor to good depending on maintenance. AK Hwy 5 is a narrow, winding, dusty mountain road with many steep hills and some hairpin curves. (Small aircraft use AK Hwy 5 as a runway in some sections.)	202	125
Camping	BLM West Fork recreation site (Day's mileage: 202 km) (27 km S of Chicken, AK (pop. 37), 79 km N of Tetlin Jct., off AK Hwy 5) "25 sites, tables, firepit, no water, covered tables, toilets, dumpsters. Improved campground." ALTERNATES: Lakeview USF&WS campground (Day's mileage: 351 km) (off AK Hwy, 70 km E of Tetlin Jct.) "8 sites, firewood, no drinking water. NOTE: No turnaround space. Not recommended for trailers, 5th wheelers, or large RVs." Deadman Lake USF&WS campground (Day's mileage: 386 km) (off AK Hwy, 105 km E of Tetlin Jct.) "2.4 km in on dirt road. 18 sites on long loop access road, firepits, toilets, picnic tables, no drinking water, boat ramp, interpretive signs, information board and self-guided nature trail. Scenic spot. Swimming and fishing. Northern pike average 2 feet, but skinny."
(15) Mon 8/5	East on the Alaska Highway to Haines Jct, Yukon.	567	352
Camping	Pine Lake Yukon Government Campground The campground is adjacent to Pine Lake, and has a view of the St. Elias Mountains. "33 sites, outhouses, firewood, litter barrels, kitchen shelter, playground, and drinking water. Camping fee $8. Fishing is good for lake trout, northern pike, and grayling."
(16) Tue 8/6	>>> People taking the Alaska Marine Highway south to Prince Rupert will break off here and head S to Haines, AK to catch the ferry today. The group may re-join at Prince Rupert, B.C. >>> Christa, Tobin and others not taking the Alaska Marine Highway system will proceed E on Alaska Highway to Whitehorse. Exploration, provisioning, and vehicle maintenance in Whitehorse. In evening, proceed to campsite.	160	100
Camping	Takhini Hot Springs 27 km N of Whitehorse. Commercial site. Has concrete pool, odorless mineral water at 38 degrees C (100 deg. F). Campground with tables, firwood. Modern facilities, hot showers, laundromat, some electrical hook-ups.
(17) Wed 8/7	Proceed E on Alaska Hwy, then S on Cassiar Hwy (B.C. Hwy 37) to Boya Lake.	550	342
Camping	Boya Lake Provincial Park 44 sites, fee. Fishing for lake char, whitefish, grayling, and burbot. "The interesting landscape of this park is the result of glacial sheets melting about 8,000 years ago leaving behind a maze of gravel ridges (eskers). A multitude of beautifully coloured small lakes including Boya, the largest, were then formed. In these magnificent surrondings visitors swim, boat, explore the glacial landscape or fish for grayling in the nearby Dease River." For reservations, please call the Discover B.C. Reservations Line at (800) 689-9025. A Visa or Mastercard is required for reservations
(18) Thu 8/8	Proceed S on Hwy 37, take side trip to Telegraph Creek and return to Hwy 37 (119 km each way), then continue S on Hwy 37.	454	282
Camping	Morchua Lake B.C. Forest Service Site "An attractive setting with Mt. Edziza in background; boat launch for canoes, receives moderate use." (We may camp in vicinity of Dease Lake if the Telegraph Creek Road proves to be very slow going.)
(19) Fri 8/9	Proceed S on Hwy 37 to Meziadin Junction, then W to Stewart, B.C./Hyder, AK. Include a stop along the road at turnouts to watch the Bear Glacier calve icebergs into the lake. We may head a short distance N of Hyder to view the Salmon Glacier where it cuts alongside the road.	340	211
Camping	Free camping near Stewart, B.C.
(20) Sat 8/10	Proceed E on Stewart Access Road back to Hwy 37, then S on Hwy 37 to Jct Hwy 16 at Kitwanga, then W on Hwy 16 to Prince Rupert.	450	280
Camping	Camping east of Prince Rupert.
(21) Sun 8/11	Exploration in Prince Rupert >>> This also functions as a break-down allowance day. >>> The folks who came down on the Alaska Marine Highway may meet back up with us here, or they may have already landed at Prince Rupert. >>> Group may split up here again: Those driving overland back to Vancouver leave today towards Prince George; those taking B.C. Ferries will leave Monday morning for Port Hardy. The two groups should arrive back in Vancouver again at about the same time.	----	----
Camping
(22) Mon 8/12	B.C. Ferry "Queen of the North" to Port Hardy Departs Prince Rupert 7:30 am, arrives Port Hardy 10:30 pm same day. All propane must be shut off and tagged closed. COSTS: (in CDN $) Vehicle 6'8" or under: $206.00 Overheight vehicle: $344.00 Driver or passenger: $100.00 each Children: $ 50.00 each Day rooms (optional): $ 43.00 Our 1976 Westfalia is exactly 6'8", so we will not be charged overheight if we remove everything from the roof rack. We will be paying $406.00 Canadian (roughly $292.00 US) not including a room. It is strongly suggested that people interested in taking this route with B.C. Ferries reserve space for themselves and their vehicle as soon as possible. This is an extremely popular route in the summer.	----	----
Camping	We will camp at a B.C. Forest Site in near Port Hardy that night.
(23) Tue 8/13	Proceed S on the Island Highway (Hwy 19) to Nanaimo, ferry across to Vancouver. Ferry from Nanaimo departs every 2 hours for 1 hour 35 minute crossing to B.C. mainland. All propane must be shut off and tagged closed. COSTS: (all costs are U.S.$) Vehicle 7'0" or under: $27.00 Overheight vehicle: $49.00 Driver or passenger: $ 6.50 each	410	255
Camping	Everybody can crash at our place again. A party to celebrate a successful trip is planned.

Extension: Northbound route from San Jose via Roslyn, WA

Trip day & Date	Segment	Km	Miles
(-5) 7/17	Early departure from San Jose Rt. 5 N to Weed	?	?
Camping	Someplace around Weed with showers...
(-4) 7/18	Leave campground, travel north on highway 97. Weed -> Oregon border is 54 miles. The border -> Klamath Falls is 18 miles. Klamath Falls -> Bend is 141 miles Bend -> Biggs (near the border) is 138 miles Biggs -> Brooks Memorial State Park (WA) is 25 miles	605	376
Camping	Brooks Memorial State Park (11 mi. North of Goldendale, WA) Wooded mountain park, with full hook-ups & showers!
(-3) 7/19	Brooks Memorial State Park -> Yakima is 61 miles (97 N & 82 N) Yakima -> Roslyn is 59 miles (along 82 N and 90 W) Arrive Roslyn in time for tourism, relaxation & dinner.	404	251
Camping	Whispering Pines RV Park (1 mile from 90 in Cle Elum) Wooded hills, all facilities (including showers!), hook-ups.
(-2) 7/20	Leave Roslyn, head West on Hwy 90 75 miles -> Renton Renton -> Vancouver is 201 miles Arrive in time for dinner with Tobin & Co. Take a shower!	444	276

Extension: Southbound route from Haines, Alaska to Prince Rupert, B.C. via Petersburg and Ketchikan, Alaska

Trip day & Date	Segment	Km	Miles
(15) Mon 8/5	Continue driving from Haines Junction, AK to Haines, AK.	254	158
Camping	Someplace in Haines.
(16) Tue 8/6	Take the Alaska Ferry "Columbia" to Petersburg, via Sitka. Departs Haines 10:00am, arrives Sitka 1:30am on Wednesday. Leaves Sitka at 3:30am on Wednesday, and arrives at Petersburg at 3:15pm on Wednesday. COSTS: (all costs are U.S.$) Vehicle up to 15': $129.00 Driver or passenger: $ 58.00 each Children (2-11 years): $ 30.00 each Cabins (optional): $ 62.00 2-berth $ 97.00 4-berth	----	----
Camping	Sleep on the boat. Either get a cabin or bring a sleeping bag and pad.
(17) Wed 8/7	Arrive in Petersburg in the afternoon. Petersburg is a Norwegian fishing community.
Camping	There are several campgrounds in the Petersburg area.
(18) Thu 8/8	Spend the day in Petersburg. Perhaps go hiking.
Camping	There are several campgrounds in the Petersburg area.
(19) Fri 8/9	Take the Alaska Ferry "Malaspina" to Ketchikan. Departs Petersburg 7:00am, arrives Ketchikan at 8:30pm. COSTS: (all costs are U.S.$) Vehicle up to 15': $ 80.00 Driver or passenger: $ 38.00 each Children (2-11 years): $ 20.00 each	----	----
Camping	Somewhere in Ketchikan.
(20) Sat 8/10	Hang out in Ketchikan for the day.	----	----
Camping	Somewhere in Ketchikan.
(21) Sun 8/11	Hang out in Ketchikan for the day.	----	----
Camping	Somewhere in Ketchikan. We'll depart on the ferry at 2 in the morning, so formal camping probably isn't necessary.
(22) Mon 8/12	Take the Alaska Ferry "Malaspina" from Ketchikan to Prince Rupert. Departs Ketchikan 2:15 am, arrives Prince Rupert 9:15am. COSTS: (all costs are U.S.$) Vehicle up to 15': $ 75.00 Driver or passenger: $ 38.00 each Children (2-11 years): $ 180 each Cabins (optional): $ 43.00 2-berth $ 63.00 4-berth	----	----
Camping	Sleep on the boat. Either get a cabin or bring a sleeping bag and pad.
(22) Mon 8/12	Arrive in Prince Rupert 9:15 am. Start driving south towards Vancouver, rejoining everyone there.

Tobin writes:

I've tried to plan the trip based on a 4-week holiday, and have tried to keep the driving time/day down to sane levels, and have planned in a few non-driving days to allow for relaxation, repairs, etc. I think we can learn an important lesson from the Schwarzemeister's GNATT experience: too much driving in too little time can make a tour more wearing than necessary.
The main staging area for the trip will be my place in Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver is located about 2 1/2 hours north of Seattle, WA, so is easily accessible by interstate highway from anywhere in the US. Canadians may want to join up with the tour in Vancouver, in Prince George, B.C., or in Watson Lake, Yukon Territory, depending on your location and time frame.
Vancouver is one day's drive from Missoula, MT, and the California border, and is 20 hours driving time from the Bay Area. Realistically, Vancouver is a little over two days from San Diego, and almost 4 days from Chicago on interstate highways.
Once we leave Vancouver, the pace will be slower, and we will have time to enjoy the sights and smell the flowers. I think we should plan to stay in (free!) Forest Service campsites wherever possible. These sites are typically located on alpine lakes, next to waterfalls, or next to rivers or alpine streams. They are often several miles off the main road, accessible by dirt logging road. Off-road vehicle modifications should not be necessary, although anyone with a front air dam may want to remove it before starting the trip.
While we should plan to be as self-sufficient as possible (including shower/bathing equipment), we will stop every few days somewhere where Martha can have a hot shower. :)
Most of the route is paved, and apparently even fairly large RVs are making the trip to Inuvik these days, so this is not Baja off-road type stuff.
This is some of the most beautiful, desolate, and remote country you could ever expect to drive to. There will be about 18 - 19 hours of daylight per day, and temperatures will likely be between 55 and 75 degrees F in Inuvik, and may be substantially warmer in Northern B.C and the Southern Yukon. August is typically a dry month in the Far North. Bugs will be a problem, but will not be neary as bad as in late May - July. I would hope we could take the short bush plane flight from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk on the Beaufort Sea for day trip. Cost for the one day flight to Tuk is $95.00 CDN per person.