Parks Canada
Parks Canada
Explore the unbridled beauty and captivating rugged wilderness of Canada’s far north.
The 5 National Parks of Nunavut in addition to a newly established National Historic Site and National Marine Conservation Area offer visitors a vast range of exciting opportunities. From the novice hiker to the seasoned adventurer, Parks Canada has one of a kind, unforgettable experiences for people of all abilities. Hire experienced and licensed outfitters for a range of single day excursions or contact Parks Canada for guidance if planning longer trips. Visit Parkscanada.ca to learn more.
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Cross The Arctic Circle By Snow Machine In “The land that never melts”.
Join a guided snow machine day trip into Auyuittuq National Park via Pangnirtung to the Arctic Circle where it’s 24 hours of darkness in winter and 24 hours of summer daylight.
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nu/auyuittuq/activ/decouverte-tours/cercle-circle
Location: Auyuittuq National Park
Time: Early April
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Hike Amid The Peaks, Ice And Wild Streams Of Akshayuk Pass
Follow Akshayuk Pass, a natural corridor between towering mountains and ice fields, from one side of the park to the other. Or take a shorter return trek to Summit Lake with its views of Auyuittuq National Park’s glaciers and peaks.
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nu/auyuittuq/activ/randonnee-hiking
Location: Auyuittuq National Park
Time: July to August
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Experience The Top Of The World In Quttinirpaaq National Park.
See majestic polar bears swimming amongst icebergs and possibly even bowhead whales, up-close and in their wild, unspoiled natural habitat. Experience the long, mild days of Arctic summer and seemingly endless sunsets. Explore by land and boat, https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nu/quttinirpaaq/activ/randonnees-hiking Baffin Island and Auyuittuq National Park.
Location: Qikiqtarjuaq
Time: August
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Sea Kayak Oliver Sound
Paddle into Sirmilik’s Oliver Sound, an Arctic fiord ending at Oliver Glacier, as whales and seals swim the dark blue waters. Hike and camp amid tundra wilderness under the Midnight Sun.
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nu/sirmilik/activ/plaisance-boating
Location: Sirmilik National Park
Time: August to September
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Hike Among Glaciers And Hoodoos On Bylot Island
Bylot Island is a spectacular Arctic wilderness, perfect for trail-less backcountry trekking and day hiking among Sirmilik’s wildlife. See hoodoo rock towers and get up close to the island’s many massive rivers of ice.
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nu/sirmilik/activ/randonnees-hiking
Location: Sirmilik National Park
Time: August to September
