This gateway to adventure runs north from the Alberta-NWT border on Highway 1 to Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park and the Hamlet of Enterprise. From there, it veers north-west then west, running parallel to the Mackenzie River until it approaches the Liard River, outside of Fort Simpson. There, it swerves west and finally south on Highway 7 to Fort Liard and then northern B.C.
The Deh Cho Connection takes you past powerful waterfalls and through vast stretches of wilderness dotted with small, tranquil communities, like Jean Marie River, population of about 100, perched on the shore of the mighty Mackenzie River. Visit the old school house, built by local residents in the 1950s to keep children in the community for their schooling.
On this true wilderness route, you will encounter hulking bison in herds so large they stall traffic. Or glimpse a black bear and her cubs before they scurry back into the woods. You can stop for a hike, a picnic or a night at any number of clean and quiet territorial parks along the route.