From these centres, road travel to the ELA takes between 1.5 and 2 hours. The final 30 km of travel to the ELA field station is over a gravel road. Travel on most of this road is by permit only. Anyone planning to drive to the ELA must ensure that they have obtained a special permit for their vehicle. Except in winter, there is little danger of getting stuck, but low-slung vehicles are not recommended.
Visibility is limited on many sections of the road and there is limited signage.
Keep well to the right when rounding corners or climbing hills. He will require dates and times of arrival and departure, number and names of persons in your party, and method of travel to the ELA facility. During the winter, or if Neil is not available, contact Carol Catt in Winnipeg. If necessary, Carol will also provide you with a map and travel permit for the ELA access road. If required, we may be able to arrange for your transportation to the ELA from the Freshwater Institute in Winnipeg.