Tuktut Nogait National Park

The park stretches across 16,340 square kilometers of untamed Arctic landscapes, featuring deep canyons, flowing rivers, waterfalls, and wide tundra plains.

The Tuktut Nogait National Park was established in 1998 following a proposal from the Paulatuk community to protect the Bluenose-West caribou herd breeding grounds.

The park management board includes representatives from federal government, territorial authorities, and Inuvialuit community members who make decisions through consensus.

Access to the park requires careful planning, as the remote location sits 170 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle with extreme temperatures ranging from 5°C in summer to -26°C in winter.

The park serves as a nesting ground for migratory birds, including peregrine falcons and gyrfalcons that inhabit the steep canyon walls along the rivers.

Location: Region 1, Northwest Territories

Inception: 1998

GPS coordinates: 68.81870,-121.74900

Latest update: May 16, 2025 23:45