Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park

The territorial park encompasses a 116 square kilometer island located 5 kilometers off the northern Yukon coast in the Beaufort Sea.

European contact began in 1826 when explorer Sir John Franklin discovered and named the island after scientist Sir John Herschel.

The Inuvialuit people have maintained traditional hunting and fishing practices on the island for thousands of years, with visible traces of ancient settlements.

Visitors can reach the park via chartered aircraft from Inuvik between mid-June and mid-September or through boat services from Mackenzie Delta communities.

The island contains over 200 plant species and hosts the largest colony of Black Guillemots in the Western Arctic region.

Location: Inuvialuit Settlement Region

GPS coordinates: 69.57773,-139.04658

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:21