Comments on: Tips for Driving on the Dempster Highway

By: Taku

Taku — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:31:41 +0000

In reply to James. Sounds like a great trip James. I definitely recommend a trip back in autumn—first week of September is usually peak around that area. The roads weren’t too muddy, but definitely bumpy in various areas so an SUV is best suited IMO. Likewise I will have to return one day too to complete the trip.

By: James

James — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 07:38:38 +0000

I drove the Dempter Highway in early summer 2018. I had to returned at approximately 250 km mark, as the road was too muddy for a tiny Mirage. The scenery was spectacular along the way.

I took two hiking trails at Tombstone. I still plan to drive the entire route someday, maybe in the fall season when the highway may not be as muddy as the spring/summer.

By: Taku

Taku — Wed, 13 May 2020 03:41:53 +0000

In reply to George. Hi George! Thanks so much for dropping by and reading! Yes, after our trip on the Dempster Highway, we made our way back to Whitehorse while stopping a night at another pullout just outside of Whitehorse to see the Northern Lights. Can you tell I love seeing them? As for insurance, I believe it was included in the rental package from Canadream, and it was mandatory that you get it. Your credit card insurance typically doesn't insure camper van rentals, as far as I'm concerned. But rest assure the people at Canadream will make sure you have everything you need to enjoy your travels in their RVs. I hope you enjoy your travels wherever it may take you!

By: George

George — Tue, 12 May 2020 11:45:08 +0000

Hi there and thank you for what you wrote, very helpful.
Did you drive back to Whitehorse and there is a special insurance needed for the vehicle you rented?
Thanks again, your explanation of the trip is very good and clear!

By: Taku

Taku — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:07:05 +0000

In reply to Marilyn Nichols. Thank you Marilyn! I’m so glad you were able to explore the Dempster too! I will take note of your experiences and hope that one day I can too go all the way up north to the arctic. The Fall is indeed a wonderful time to go there—not to mention the Aurora Borealis at night, so I would aim for Fall too!

By: Marilyn Nichols

Marilyn Nichols — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 04:24:10 +0000

Hi Taku and Naomi. Loved your commentary. We too took our time along the highway staying overnight at tombstone campsite and also just off the road near the Arctic Circle ! We were there in July so no aurora but the scenery was still spectacular. Stopped at Fort McPherson (the church yard where the rcmp men who lost their way ) and another little native village where you take a ferry to and then take same ferry back across the McKenzie river to drive to inuvik. The road to til was not open when we were there but it is my dream to drive the whole route once again this time in the fall to see the colours as you did. Maybe next fall. Loved the community garden in inuvik snd the aboriginal handicraft store on top floor of the building to the right next to the tourist store. Incredibly beautiful Inuit hand sewn clothing and crafts. Hope all is well with you both. Xoxo