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A 120m aerial view overlooking the Mackenzie River ferry crossing at Tsiigehtchic, Northwest Territories. This is one of two ferry crossings on the Dempster Highway, the other being the Peel River crossing near Fort McPherson. During winter months the river is frozen allowing for vehicles to drive across the ice. During spring & fall access across is not allowed due to the river either freezing or thawing. From June to October the MV Louis Cardinal is the free ferry that operates & vehicles drive on board & notify the crew where they want to be taken. One can either ferry to the opposite side continuing on the Dempster Highway or jaunt to the nearby visible town of Tsiigehtchic. In this view the ferry has just left the Fort McPherson side of the Dempster headed towards Tsiigehtchic while the Inuvik port is in the distance.
Nearly a fifth of Canada's land lies within the Mackenzie River watershed. This view is just below the delta where it separates into a myriad of braided channels. Here it is pea green as compared to the redder Arctic Red River. Look to see The Holy Name of Mary Mission, a landmark church in Tsiigehtchic overlooking the confluence.
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