During summer the road melts and forms a flowing river.

During this season the village of Tuktoyaktuk can be reached only by plane or boat.

The Tuktoyaktuk Winter Road was featured in the History Channel programIce Road Truckers.

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The Mackenzie river delta, in summer (above) and in winter (below).

The frozen river is the main winter road.

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