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How to check road conditions in your area before you travel

People shovel snow in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood of Ottawa, on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for the region which is calling for flash freezing, icy and slippery surfaces, wind gusts and chills. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby People shovel snow in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood of Ottawa, on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for the region which is calling for flash freezing, icy and slippery surfaces, wind gusts and chills. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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Road hazards, from wintry weather to possible fires, or wind and rain, could not only slow you down but create dangerous condition for travel.

Each province and territory has resources to check and contact regarding road conditions so that you can complete your trip safely, or be aware of possible issues before you get stuck in traffic.

Depending on which province or territory you live, hereare the resources you can use to plan and understand the weather conditions before you head out.

British Columbia

Call 1-800-550-4997 or visit the to plan your route and check conditions.

Alberta

Call *511 or visit the website for the province that gives real-time updates of road conditions.

Saskatchewan

Call 511 or visit the province’s to see conditions.

Manitoba

Call *511 or visit that provides a map of road conditions and traffic.

Ontario

Call 511 or visit or more information on road conditions.

Quebec

Call *511 or 1-800-355-0511, or visit for road conditions and information

New Brunswick

Call *511 or visit thethat provides real-time traffic and highway information.

Nova Scotia

Call *511 or visit the for highway cameras and road condition information.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Visit the for multiple resources for drivers.

Northwest Territories

Call 1-800-661-0750 or visit the  for travel notices and road conditions.

Yukon

Call *511 or visit the for traffic conditions.

Nunavut

In Nunavut you can visitfor more information on road conditions. The website notes that the best way to visit the territory is by air as several communities cannot be reached by road. 

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