If the open road, with its adventures untold, is calling to you, then the Deh Cho Travel Connection may be right up your alley.
Suitable for all travellers, including motorcyclists, this 1,800-kilometre route spans northern Alberta, the Northwest Territories and northern B.C. It links three of Canada’s great northern highways—the Mackenzie, Liard and Alaska highways—and offers hundreds of kilometres of additional side trips and loops along the way.
Whether you are ready to tackle the whole thing or just a portion of it, there will be something along this route that is sure to capture your interest.
Explore Fort Nelson
A major stopover for travellers heading to and from Yukon and the Northwest Territories is Fort Nelson. Situated at Mile 300 of the famous Alaska Highway, this community offers a variety of accommodations and services, as well as fascinating history and thrilling outdoor discoveries.
The Fort Nelson Visitor Centre can point you in the right direction, and if you are travelling in a group, you can take advantage of its Welcome Visitor Program, which is a half-hour presentation about the area and the history of the Alaska Highway. The centre just asks that you call ahead to book a time.
To see the largest operational classic car collection in B.C., head over to the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum. The museum is also home to antique farm equipment, stone monuments, a trapper’s cabin and other wooden structures.
If you need to stretch your legs, take a stroll in the Fort Nelson Demonstration Forest, which is also known as the community forest. Or, for a longer excursion, you can try one of the many hiking trails in the area.
For those planning to spend an extra day or two in Fort Nelson, there is the Poplar Hills Golf & Country Club. This facility features a nine-hole course, a driving range, a pro shop, golf club and power cart rentals and a restaurant.
A rewarding side excursion from Fort Nelson is the Liard River Hot Springs. Located in a provincial park about 300 kilometres northwest of Fort Nelson, these natural hot springs are the second largest in Canada. To get there, take the Alaska Highway (97) from Fort Nelson and be sure to watch for wildlife—such as elk, sheep and bison—along the way.
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