Tuktut Nogait National Park

Tuktut Nogait is a national park in the Northwest Territories featuring deep canyons carved by rivers, flowing waterfalls, and wide tundra plains that stretch across the landscape. The terrain varies from steep canyon walls to open flatlands, with rivers cutting through the rugged geography.

The park was established in 1998 after the Paulatuk community proposed protecting the breeding grounds of the Bluenose-West caribou herd. This action came from local desire to preserve the fragile Arctic wilderness for future generations.

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

The park sits in a remote location north of the Arctic Circle where temperatures are extreme, reaching around 5°C in summer and dropping to about -26°C in winter. Visitors should prepare for harsh conditions and plan visits carefully, as distance and weather pose significant challenges.

The park serves as a nesting ground for migratory birds such as peregrine falcons and gyrfalcons that breed on steep canyon walls along the rivers. These raptors play a central role in the Arctic ecosystem and offer visitors opportunities to observe rare Arctic bird species.

Location: Region 1, Northwest Territories

Inception: 1998

GPS coordinates: 68.81870,-121.74900

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25