Emergency Services

If you have car trouble, don't hesitate to flag down a passing
vehicle. NWT drivers are usually willing to assist, and large trucks
can radio for help. If you have an accident, report it to the RCMP in
the nearest community. Most communities along the highway system have a health centre and medical assistance is as close as the telephone.
However, emergency evacuation is expensive. Visitors should arrange

Drive the Wilderness on Our Highways

Driving the Northwest Territories is like going back in time. Your parents and grandparents talked about the open roads – well, here they are. There's far more scenery than traffic and there is real wilderness on either side of the road.