Transportation in the NWT
The Fort Providence Ferry
(from route 1, 3, 104)
For more information on the ferry, visit the NWT governmentor call this toll-free number: 1-800-661-0750
Coming to the NWT is expensive. However, travelling by bus is an interesting alternative. Not only does it save several hundred dollars in travel costs, but it also allows passengers to enjoy the beautiful landscape along the way. Only Greyhound serves the northern region, and an average of one bus per day travels from Edmonton to Yellowknife. Mail service is also offered and is much cheaper than air mail.
In Edmonton
10324 – 103rd Street
Edmonton, AB
T5J 0Y9
Telephone: 780-420-2424
Greyhound Courier Express: 780-421-8899
In Yellowknife
113 Kamlake Road,
Yellowknife, NT
S1A 1V6
Telephone: 867-873-4892
You need to get your NWT driver’s licence as soon as you arrive. This will make things easier for you because you will often be asked to provide it for identification. You will find answers for many of your questions on the Internet site of the NWT government. Or, you can call 867-873-7406, or contact your local agencies:
Yellowknife
Driver and Vehicle Licensing
5003-49th Street,
Yellowknife, NT
Telephone: 867-873-7487
Inuvik
Video Effects
167 Mackenzie Road,
Inuvik, NT
Telephone: 867-678-2616
Hay River
Norland Agencies
105 – 62 Woodland Drive
Hay River, NT
Telephone: 867-874-2101
Fort Smith
Department of Public Works and Services
199 McDougal Drive
Fort Smith, NT
Telephone: 867-872-741
Registration
You will also find information on the laws concerning vehicle registration at the addresses mentioned above. We suggest that you do it as quickly as possible in order to avoid the hefty fines that you could receive if you neglect to do so at the beginning of your residence in the NWT. If you would like more information on the registration of your vehicle, call 867-873-7406, or you can send an email to: rls_inquiries@gov.nt.ca.
Airlines Companies
First Air
Ticket sales & reservations
Telephone: 1-800-267-1247
Toll free: 1-877-873-3718
Fax: 613-688-2635
Email: reservat@firstair.ca
Canadian North
Head office
Telephone: 867-669-4000
Toll free: 1-800-661-1505
Fax: 669-4040
Air Canada
Toll free: 1-888-247-2262
Fax: 1-866-584-0380
Car rentals
If you need to get around or want to move your new furniture, these two agencies can help you. They will even deliver to your home.
Budget Car &Truck Rental
20 Old Airport Road
Yellowknife, NT
Telephone: 867-920-9209
Toll free: 1-800-383-9211
Fax: 867-920-9201
U-Haul
Pack Rat Mini Storage LTD
343 OLD AIRPORT RD
Yellowknife, NT X1A3T4
Telephone: 867-765-0910
U-Haul - Hay River
KP WoodWright
224 MIRON DR
Hay River, NT X0E 0R2
Telephone: 867-874-600
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