Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park

The park stretches across 44.3 square kilometers of land on Baffin Island, featuring rivers, streams, and distinctive geological formations shaped by glacial events.

Explorer Charles Francis Hall first visited this region in 1861, naming the Sylvia Grinnell River after the daughter of his financial supporter, Henry Grinnell.

Archaeological sites within the park contain stone cairns and ruins from the Dorset culture and Thule people, representing centuries of Indigenous presence.

Located one kilometer west of Iqaluit, visitors can access the park through a 30-minute walk from the city center or by using local taxi services.

The park includes a viewing platform positioned 55 meters above the falls, where visitors can observe Arctic char swimming in the Sylvia Grinnell River.

Location: Qikiqtaaluk Region

Inception: 1974

Website: http://nunavutparks.com/parks-special-places/sylvia-grinnell-territorial-park

GPS coordinates: 63.77169,-69.65562

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:51