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High Level, Alberta

High Level is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located at the intersection of the Mackenzie Highway and Highway 58, approximately 733 kilometres (455 mi) north of Edmonton, approximately 451 kilometres (280 mi) north of Grande Prairie and 725 km (450 mi) south of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Type TownPopulation 20,000

Why go

  • Town in Alberta, Canada.
  • Served by High Level Airport (YOJ).

History

High Level is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located at the intersection of the Mackenzie Highway and Highway 58, approximately 733 kilometres (455 mi) north of Edmonton, approximately 451 kilometres (280 mi) north of Grande Prairie and 725 km (450 mi) south of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. High Level is located within Mackenzie County and was founded in 1947. The town serves a trading area of approximately 20,000 people.

Airports

High Level Airport (YOJ) 13 km to the centre
High Level, AB, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Edmonton, Rainbow Lake (OpenFlights route data).
Indoor | Outdoor
Prairie Point Airport 47 km to the centre
La Crête, AB, CA
Outdoor
La Crete Airport 59 km to the centre
La Crete, AB, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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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 High Level Airport (YOJ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YOJ has direct flights to 2 destinations on 0 airline (incl. Edmonton, Rainbow Lake).

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach