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Fort Chipewyan Winter Road
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Due to warm weather, the opening of the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road and La Loche Winter Trail are delayed. The latest updates are available by following the links above or by calling the Winter Road Hotline at 1-866-743-6111. Further updates and details are provided as they become available.

The Municipality maintains the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road, La Loche Winter Trail and a portion of the Lac La Biche Winter Trail.

Subscribe to receive email updates for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road and the La Loche Winter Trail. Once registered, you will receive all updates related to openings, closures, load limit changes and other important information.

Winter road updates

  • Winter Road Hotline (recorded message): 1-866-743-6111
  • Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Updates
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Important information

  • For information on the Fort Smith Winter Road, please visit the Parks Canada website or call 1-867-872-7962.
  • There are no regular services like road patrol, gas stations or cell phone coverage on the winter roads so always be prepared for emergencies. High clearance 4x4 vehicles are recommended.
  • Workers, equipment and other motorists may also be on the road, so please stay on the right side of the road on hills for enhanced safety.
  • Please drive to road conditions and obey all posted signage. When passing equipment, reduce speed to 30 km/h for everyone's safety.

Frequently asked questions

How long are the winter roads?

The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is 159.5 km from gate to gate.

The La Loche Winter Trail is 62 km from Hwy 881 to the Saskatchewan border.

Are there mile markers on the Fort Chipewyan winter road? 

Yes. There are mile markers starting in Fort Chipewyan that run south to the entrance gate by the washrooms. Markers can be used for emergency situations and wide loads.
Do drivers need to radio in the markers to anyone? 
No. There is no requirement to call in to anyone while travelling the road.
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