Highway 125 (Ontario)
Encyclopedia
King's Highway 125, commonly referred to as Highway 125, is a provincially maintained highway in the Canadian
province of Ontario
. It is the second northernmost provincial highway in Ontario, behind Secondary Highway 599. The 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) route connects Highway 105 in Red Lake
with Cochenour to the northeast.
docks in the Cochenour/McKenzie Island area. Beyond Cochenour and Balmertown, unmaintained forestry
roads travel northwards to Pikangikum, and link to winter
/ice road
s that service communities even further north. The only provincially-maintained highway that travels further north is secondary Highway 599 to Pickle Lake
.
Despite connecting two nearby communities, the majority of the route is rural in nature; only the final kilometre is within a built-up area.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
province of Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. It is the second northernmost provincial highway in Ontario, behind Secondary Highway 599. The 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) route connects Highway 105 in Red Lake
Red Lake, Ontario
Population trend:* Population in 2006: 4526* Population in 2001: 4233* Population total in 1996: 4778** Golden : 2248** Red Lake : 2277* Population in 1991:** Golden : 2355** Red Lake : 2268-Climate:...
with Cochenour to the northeast.
Route description
Highway 125 is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) long and travels from Highway 105 in Red Lake to the ferryFerry
A ferry is a form of transportation, usually a boat, but sometimes a ship, used to carry primarily passengers, and sometimes vehicles and cargo as well, across a body of water. Most ferries operate on regular, frequent, return services...
docks in the Cochenour/McKenzie Island area. Beyond Cochenour and Balmertown, unmaintained forestry
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
roads travel northwards to Pikangikum, and link to winter
Winter road
Winter roads are temporary highways carved out of snow and ice. They facilitate transportation to and from communities without permanent roads, and are commonly seen in isolated regions in Canada's north....
/ice road
Ice road
Ice roads are frozen, human-made structures on the surface of bays, rivers, lakes, or seas in the far north. They link dry land, frozen waterways, portages and winter roads, and are usually remade each winter. Ice roads allow temporary transport to areas with no permanent road access...
s that service communities even further north. The only provincially-maintained highway that travels further north is secondary Highway 599 to Pickle Lake
Pickle Lake, Ontario
Pickle Lake is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario, and is the most northerly community in the province that has year-round access by road. Located north of Thunder Bay, highway access is via Highway 599, the only access road to the town from the south. More northerly communities rely...
.
Despite connecting two nearby communities, the majority of the route is rural in nature; only the final kilometre is within a built-up area.
History
Highway 125 was first assumed by the Department of Highways in the mid-1950s, connecting Red Lake with its Airport. The road was paved in its entirety by 1963.Major intersections
The following table lists the major junctions along Highway 125. In addition, it includes a minor junction that is noted by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. The entirety of Highway 125 is located within Kenora District.| Location | km | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake Red Lake, Ontario Population trend:* Population in 2006: 4526* Population in 2001: 4233* Population total in 1996: 4778** Golden : 2248** Red Lake : 2277* Population in 1991:** Golden : 2355** Red Lake : 2268-Climate:... |
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| 3.5 | Red Lake–Balmertown boundary | ||
| Balmertown Balmertown, Ontario Balmertown is a community in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada. The community is centred at the intersection ofDexter Road and 6th Street.... |
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| 13.6 | Cochenour Dock Red Lake Airport Red Lake Airport Red Lake Airport, , is located north of Red Lake, Ontario, Canada.The airport is classified as an airport of entry by NAV CANADA and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency. CBSA officers at this airport currently can handle general aviation aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers.... |
Northernmost point in the King's Highway system |