Landmark
Dempster Highway Sign
Dawson City, Yukon
Gateway to Canada's only Arctic highwayIconic photo opportunity for travellersSymbolic start of an 880-km wilderness driveAccess to Tombstone Territorial ParkLast fuel stop reminder before remote travel
About Dempster Highway Sign
The Dempster Highway sign marks the beginning of an epic 880-kilometre gravel road adventure stretching to Inuvik and beyond. It is a must-photograph landmark for adventurers embarking on one of Canada's most dramatic highway journeys through tundra, mountains, and permafrost landscapes. The sign serves as a symbolic gateway to the true Canadian north.
Things to Do
Road trip planning stop
Arctic highway adventure launching point
Wildlife observation along the corridor
