Vuntut National Park

Vuntut National Park is a nature reserve in northwestern Yukon covering a large area of Arctic land with lakes, wetlands, and mountain ranges. The landscape remains wild and undeveloped, with no roads or built infrastructure throughout its boundaries.

The area became a national park in 1995 through a land claim agreement between the Canadian government and the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation. This agreement recognized the people's traditional rights to the land.

The Vuntut Gwitchin people have lived in connection with this land for generations and continue to use it for traditional practices. Archaeological remains scattered throughout tell stories of their long presence in this region.

Visiting requires advance planning and contact with Parks Canada, as there are no trails, facilities, or services within the park. Visitors must be completely self-sufficient and experienced in navigating unmarked wilderness.

The Old Crow Flats within the park form North America's largest wetland complex and serve as a staging ground for thousands of migrating birds. This swamp landscape plays a crucial role in waterfowl migration patterns.

Location: Yukon

Inception: September 9, 1994

Website: http://pc.gc.ca/fra/pn-np/yt/vuntut

GPS coordinates: 68.30690,-140.04800

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04