Fort Chipewyan Travel Guide
Alberta, Canada
Fort Chipewyan is a remote community in northern Alberta, Canada. It is served by Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY), making air travel the main confirmed arrival option for visitors.
The area has a northern climate, with very cold winters and short, mild summers. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so Fort Chipewyan is better suited to travellers interested in its remote northern setting than to a traditional beach break.
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Pays in CAD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.
Best time to visit Fort Chipewyan
Jan
-13°7Feb
-14°6Mar
-8°4Apr
6°9May
17°5Jun
19°9Jul
24°8Aug
22°9Sep
18°6Oct
6°7Nov
-4°9Dec
-12°8Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Fort Chipewyan
Archie Simpson Arena
stadium arena
4.9 km
Getting there
Fort Chipewyan Airport · 0.7 km
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