Alert Town, Canada

In Canada lies the unique settlement of Alert - the northernmost settlement on earth. The harsh weather conditions are the main obstacle on the way of the tourists to this settlement. Alert is only 817 km away from the North Pole. On the territory of the tiny settlement are some weather observation and research stations. There are no more than 10 people on their territory. There are 5 meteorologists and about 70 military men, who serve the local military base.

The Canadian city closest to the alert settlement is Edmonton, which is about 3 578 km away. Almost throughout the year, the strict winter has dominated the settlement. February is the coldest month. The average air temperature at this time is about -33.4. The positive temperature can be experienced here only during two months - in July and in August.

The settlement alert was founded in 1950. Eight years later the military base was established on its territory. This remote area attracts mostly the followers of extreme recreation and those tourists who want to get to know the peculiarities of local nature. In the summer, Alert looks very nice. In addition to the settlement, there is a large selection of hiking trails. In the winter you can see the polar wolves and the other animal fauna, which have been used to the harsh climate for a long time. Next - Tristan da Cunha