On your drive to the Northwest Territories you will cross the Alberta/NWT border about 120 kilometres south of Hay River on NWT Highway 1. The all-season road in the NWT is part of the territories’ waterfall route, and it offers stunning views of several waterfalls and deep limestone gorges, plus glimpses of the Hay River, which runs almost parallel to the road. Watch for wildlife along the route, and don’t miss the sandhill cranes that can often be seen near the falls, or even along the banks of the road. Peace River and High Level in Alberta are popular stopping-off points for those planning a leisurely drive to the Northwest Territories. The road to Hay River (Highway 2) branches off Highway 1 at Enterprise and continues 40 kilometres to downtown Hay River. The speed limit on NWT highways outside communities is 90 kilometres per hour.
Highway 2, known as the “Hay River Highway”, is a paved highway that connects Hay River to Highway 1, known as “the Mackenzie Highway”.
Highway 2 passes through Hay River and ends at the southern shores of Great Slave Lake.
Highway 5, known as the “Fort Smith Highway”, is a paved highway that passes through Wood Buffalo National Park and connects to Hay River.
Highway 5, known as the “Fort Smith Highway”, is a paved highway that passes through Wood Buffalo National Park and connects to Hay River.
The Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) is located 4km from Hay River and has regularly scheduled passenger flights.
Schedule flights are offered by Air Tindi and Canadian North.
Air Tindi Charters
Flight Schedule by Canadian North
Buffalo Airways
Charters by Canadian North
Terminal Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 7am – 7pm and Sunday 4pm – 7pm
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