Fort McKay or Fort MacKay is a community in northeast Alberta, Canada, located at the confluence of the Athabasca and MacKay rivers. It is approximately 54 km (34 mi) north of Fort McMurray via Highway 63 and Fort McKay Road. The community has an elevation of 260 m (850 ft).
Aerial view of Fort McKay
Fort McKay First Nation's welcome sign for the community
The Athabasca River is a river in Alberta, Canada, which originates at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park and flows more than 1,231 km (765 mi) before emptying into Lake Athabasca. Much of the land along its banks is protected in national and provincial parks, and the river is designated a Canadian Heritage River for its historical and cultural importance. The scenic Athabasca Falls is located about 30 km (19 mi) upstream from Jasper.
Athabasca River in Jasper National Park
Athabasca River in Jasper National Park
A Hudson's Bay Company scow in the Athabasca River, c. 1910
Athabasca River Valley seen from the Geraldine Lakes