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Fort McKay (First Nation), Alberta

Fort McKay or Fort MacKay is a community in northeast Alberta, Canada, located at the confluence of the Athabasca and MacKay rivers. It is approximately 54 km (34 mi) north of Fort McMurray via Highway 63 and Fort McKay Road.

Type City

Why go

  • Indigenous settlement and hamlet in Alberta, Canada.
  • Served by Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI).

History

Fort McKay or Fort MacKay is a community in northeast Alberta, Canada, located at the confluence of the Athabasca and MacKay rivers. It is approximately 54 km (34 mi) north of Fort McMurray via Highway 63 and Fort McKay Road. The community has an elevation of 260 m (850 ft).

Airports

Fort MacKay/Albian Aerodrome (JHL) 14 km to the centre
Albian Village, AB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) 14 km to the centre
Fort McMurray, AB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fort Mackay / Horizon Airport (HZP) 23 km to the centre
Fort Mackay, AB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI) 41 km to the centre
Suncor Energy Site, AB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Muskeg Tower Airport 45 km to the centre
Muskeg Tower, AB, CA
Outdoor
Birch Mountain Airport 59 km to the centre
Birch Mountain, AB, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Fort McKay (First Nation), Alberta
Fort McKay (First Nation), Alberta
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fort McKay (First Nation), Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

VIA Rail Canada
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Ebus
Intercity coach
Rider Express
Intercity coach