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Uranium City
Go only if you have a reason to be here: fly in, sleep 1–2 nights, walk the townsite and fish Lake Athabasca. No road, no hospital, no nightlife.
Uranium City is a near-abandoned mining settlement of about 90 people on the north shore of Lake Athabasca, 724 km northwest of Prince Albert. There is no permanent road in; you arrive on a scheduled flight from Saskatoon or Prince Albert. Come for the lake, the fishing, the sand dunes and the quiet, not for services.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (ice-out to freeze-up); late Jun–Jul for the longest days
- avoid Oct–May (cold, dark, limited flights and lodging)
- Airport
- YBE
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Uranium City, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyRemote and lightly serviced: the real risks are medical distance, weather, wildlife and getting stranded, not crime.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Health advice line (Saskatchewan HealthLine, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYBE Uranium City Airport (About 12 km (7.5 mi) east of the townsite; no scheduled public transport from the airport, arrange a pickup.).YBE Uranium City Airport (About 7.5 mi (12 km) east of the townsite; no scheduled public transport from the airport, arrange a pickup.).
- Getting aroundThe townsite is small enough to walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedWhole lodge (kitchen, sleeps a group), a night, per roomC$400 (≈ US$300)
- Mid-range bedLodge or guest-house room, a night, per roomC$250 (≈ US$190)
- High-end bedLodge or guest-house room, a night, per roomC$400 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$150 (≈ US$110) · Mid C$250 (≈ US$190) · High C$400 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YBE Uranium City Airport (About 12 km (7.5 mi) east of the townsite; no scheduled public transport from the airport, arrange a pickup.)YBE Uranium City Airport (About 7.5 mi (12 km) east of the townsite; no scheduled public transport from the airport, arrange a pickup.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−19°C (−2°F)−2°F (−19°C)
Feb
Avoid
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
Mar
Avoid
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Apr
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
May
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
Best*
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Oct
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Nov
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Dec
Avoid
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Oct–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−29°C (−20°F)−20°F (−29°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Apr (6). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Uranium City: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−19°C (−2°F)−2°F (−19°C)
−29°C (−20°F)−20°F (−29°C)
8 rd
Feb
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
−27°C (−17°F)−17°F (−27°C)
7 rd
Mar
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
7 rd
Apr
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
6 rd
May
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Sep
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Oct
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Nov
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
9 rd
Dec
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
−25°C (−13°F)−13°F (−25°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The townsite is small enough to walk. Highway 962 runs east toward the old Eldorado site. Lodges and outfitters rent trucks, boats and ATVs; without a vehicle you depend on your host for airport transfers and lake access.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Eldorado abandoned townsite
goDoor to door: About 15 min each way
Drive 9 km (5.6 mi) east on Saskatchewan Highway 962Drive 5.6 mi (9 km) east on Saskatchewan Highway 962
Concrete ruins of the Beaverlodge-era mining town; go with someone who knows the ground and do not enter unstable buildings.
Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park
cautionDoor to door: Half a day or more
Float plane or boat across Lake Athabasca, then guided travel
No services in the park; check with a conservation officer first and book a licensed outfitter.
Fond-du-Lac
skipDoor to door: Several hours
Winter road when it is open, otherwise air
Not a day trip; both ends are remote and air-only for most of the year.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Uranium City townsite
The only practical base: a handful of lodges and guest houses, plus the seasonal Aurora Lodge.
Eldorado / Beaverlodge area
Abandoned mining settlement 9 km (5.6 mi) east on Highway 962; day visit only, no services.Abandoned mining settlement 5.6 mi (9 km) east on Highway 962; day visit only, no services.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$150–250 (≈ US$110–190) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$250–400 (≈ US$190–300) excl. bed
- High
- C$400 (≈ US$300)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Lodge or guest-house room1 × 2 nights × C$250 | C$500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$250 | C$1,000 |
| Rise Air return from Saskatoon2 × C$1,200 · check | C$2,400 |
| Boat or ATV rental, one day1 × C$250 · check | C$250 |
| eSIM or data top-up2 × C$30 · check | C$60 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$632 |
| Trip total≈ C$1,211 per person per day, bed included | C$4,842≈ US$4,000 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Simple meal or diner plate | C$18–30 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer | C$7–10 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Lodge room per night | C$150–400 (≈ US$110–300) |
| Rise Air one-way from Saskatoon | from C$600 (≈ US$450) |
| Boat or ATV rental, one day | C$200–300 (≈ US$150–250) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No permanent road in or out: the winter road to Fond-du-Lac is seasonal and Fond-du-Lac itself is air-only.
- No hospital in the community since 2003; medical care means a flight out. Carry prescriptions and a first-aid kit.
- Cell and internet coverage is limited and can drop; download offline maps and tell someone your plans.
- Fuel, food and supplies are flown in: expect high prices and bring what you need.
- Bears and remote terrain: travel with a local guide on the land and store food properly.
- Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park has no onsite services; check with a conservation officer before visiting and use a licensed outfitter.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Health advice line (Saskatchewan HealthLine, 24 h)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Health advice line (Saskatchewan HealthLine, 24 h)811
Embassy
No consulates in Uranium City; the nearest are in Saskatoon, and embassies are in Ottawa.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rise Air Saskatoon → Uranium City: from about C$600 (≈ US$450) one way, about 7 h with stops
- Airport → townsite: about 12 km (7.5 mi); arrange a pickup with your lodgeabout 7.5 mi (12 km); arrange a pickup with your lodge
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English is the working language; Cree and Dene are also spoken in the region.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Uranium City. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (ice-out to freeze-up); late Jun–Jul for the longest days · avoid Oct–May (cold, dark, limited flights and lodging) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YBE: Rise Air arrival days, lodge pickup, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: townsite core, lakefront, Eldorado on Highway 962.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Athabasca Sand Dunes, Eldorado, lake access points) and eat pages with last orders.
- Cold and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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