Inuvik to Dawson City

Very quiet in town today since it’s a civic holiday
Above ground sewer and water – Utilidor
Cosmic ray detection – Aurora College Research Institute
Oil and LNG storage tanks – trucked in from Alberta and BC
Some solar generated power is being used to feed the grid
Wood pellets are being used for heating buildings – trucked in from Alberta
Keeping the permafrost frozen during summer to stabilize buildings – Flat Loop Thermosyphon Foundations in Warm Permafrost
Western Arctic Regional Visitor Centre – static displays, info about what to do in the region, and free, personalized Certificate of the Arctic Circle Chapter Order of Adventurers issued!
Hospital is 14-years old with 6 doctors but there are no dentists in Inuvik
Olav and Judi’s Arctic Chalet – Judi brings out 2-week old sled dog pups for cuddles
Douglas DC-3C parked at Inuvik airport (Kenn Borek Air; Reg: C-GAWI)

Air North ATR 42-320 Reg: C-GVGX
Takeoff 2:08pm Mountain Time
We fly above thick clouds most of the flight, so I only capture one aerial photo
Landed 2:28pm Pacific Time
Flight time 1:20

Midnight Dome mountain – a view of Dawson City, the Yukon and Klondike Rivers
Group dinner at Triple J Hotel restaurant – I have pulled pork with salad, cheesecake for dessert, and a Belgian Wheat beer. Good service and food.

JoeTourist