Toad River is a small settlement located at Mile 422 of the Alaska Highway. It is approximately 200 km west of Fort Nelson. Originally a highway maintenance camp with a service stop for travellers, Toad River now has a population under 100. A number of residents still work for highway maintenance and the service station includes a restaurant, post office, Greyhound bus stop and gas station. There is also a small school and a community hall. Toad River is located in an absolutely beautiful section of the Northern Rockies and has an abundance of wildlife, mountains and rivers.
