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Advice for driving from Edmonton to Tuktoyaktuk/Arctic Ocean. (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by [email protected] to c/askacanadian

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I've been prepping my '94 K1500 old truck, but low 123k odo and rust free, getting it reliable. Part of the challenge/fun.

A very long road trip from Edmonton to the arctic coastline, stopping wherever to see cool stuff along the way with my roommate and professional journalist photographer friend. Probably boring to most, the lack of other people for vast distances and untouched wilderness is the appeal for us.

Mid August is the plan.

What should we bring with us?

Places I shouldn't miss out on that tourist sites aren't gonna mention. Places I should miss out on cuz the sites over hype.

Whatever.

I'll have a toolbox /jack for potential breakdowns and proper survival / first aid kits of course. There's long stretches of isolation out there. Jerry can of extra gas and some flex fuel line seem wise too. Clothes and hats with netting for aggressive insects in mind. We'll likely camp for some of the nights to save some money.

I know not many Canadians have traveled north, but maybe some of you are here.

There's a few months to research before I go anyways, don't hesitate to necro bump.

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[–] eezeebee 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

My former neighbour made this trek and had a blast. I haven't been all the way up there, but I have been to Yukon which I believe you will have to pass through. While you're there I suggest checking out Dawson City where you can camp next to the Yukon River.

Also check out Tombstone Territorial Park.

Bring bear spray.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Bear spray and loud dangly things, check. I started thinking same when I read about Grizzly Lake haha.

Tombstone looks beautiful.

I've also learned I should bring maybe more than one spare tire, but driving slower on the sharp shale roads will reduce likelihood of puncture, and expect a shattered windshield.

[–] eezeebee 2 points 1 day ago

I've also learned I should bring maybe more than one spare tire, but driving slower on the sharp shale roads will reduce likelihood of puncture, and expect a shattered windshield.

Yeah the roads can get pretty rough up there. I agree that taking your time is the best bet. You could bring some tire sealant just in case - Canadian Tire sells bottles of green "Slime 2-in-1" sealant. You would still need to get to a gas station to refill the air, but it could save you a lot of hassle just in case.