Most communities on the road system have service stations, so it is no longer necessary to carry extra fuel, which can be dangerous. Be sure to phone ahead from November to April, when ferries or ice crossings may be out of service for a week or two. In May and November it is advisable to phone ahead. Fire and smoke hazard reports are carried on CBC Northern Service radio. Please be careful with fire, and cigarettes.
Fires start easily and are very expensive to control.
Persons responsible for causing forest fires can be prosecuted, heavily fined and jailed. Road safety Drive defensively. Both headlights and seatbelts are required on our highways and in our communities, by law. Reduced speed is recommended in inclement conditions. Our highways are generally hard packed and driving conditions are similar to paved roads.