Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., ice road now closed for good

The era of the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktukice road in the Northwest Territoriesis officially over.

The ice road between the two communities closed Saturday, Apr.29, the Northwest Territories' Department of Infrastructure announced on social media.

With the new all-weather road opening in the fall, this winter was the last time anyone was able to drive the ice road, prompting a rush of tourists during the last few weeks of the season.

Here's a look at some of the top stories from CBC News from this final season.

• British cyclists takes on 186-kilometre Tuktoyaktuk ice road during 'end of era' season
• VIDEO |The road to Tuktoyaktuk
• Family connections run deep for Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., road builders

And some of yourtop social media posts.