Why go
- Served by Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
History
Hay River is a town in Canada. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Northwestern Air J3 (J31) · 2 routes: Edmonton, Fort Smith
- First Air 7F (AT4, ATR 72) · 1 route: Yellowknife
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YHY has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Edmonton, Fort Smith, Yellowknife).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hay River. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.