Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan

Stony Rapids is a small community in Northern Saskatchewan with a total population of 360 residents. Communities of the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada are incorporated Towns cities, Villages and resort villages and unincorporated Located 40-miles from the border of Northwest Territories, the community overlooks the Fond-du-Lac River. The Northwest Territories (ˌnɔrθˌwɛstˈtɛrɨtɔriz ( NWT or NT; French, les Territoires du Nord-Ouest) is a territory This river connects the community to Fond-du-Lac, Uranium City and Camsell Portage. Fond-du-lac is a settlement located in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Uranium City is a settlement in northwestern Saskatchewan, Canada. Camsell Portage is a very small community of 50 people located on the shores of Lake Athabasca.

Transportation

There is no paved road that connects Stony Rapids to the rest of the province. However, there is a winter road from Fond-du-Lac and Uranium City for most of the winter. In the summer months, the travel is done by boat. Like most northern settlements, Stony Rapids relies on its Stony Rapids Airport for vital transportation. Stony Rapids Airport,, is located adjacent to Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Coordinates: 59°16′N 105°50′W / 59.267, -105.833

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