YEV → ZFM

Richardson Mountains

The northernmost extension of the Rockies, featuring sharp ridges and deep valleys that contrast with the flat delta.

Dempster Highway

The iconic gravel road appearing as a thin, lonely thread through the vast, unpopulated wilderness.

Peel River S-Bends

The majestic Peel River creates massive, sweeping oxbows and curves as it nears the community of Fort McPherson.

Vittrekwa River Valley

A deep valley carved through the foothills, often a hotspot for spotting golden eagles from above.

Fort McPherson Approach

A clear view of the historic hamlet situated on the high banks of the Peel River upon final descent.

Mackenzie Delta Maze

An intricate network of thousands of interlocking channels and silt-laden waterways forming one of the world's largest deltas.

Permafrost Polygons

Distinctive geometric patterns in the earth created by freezing and thawing cycles in the arctic soil.

Thermokarst Lakes

A vast expanse of shallow, tea-colored lakes that dot the tundra as far as the eye can see.

Arctic Lowlands

The sprawling habitat for the Bluenose-West caribou herd, characterized by low shrubs and mosses.