Quttinirpaaq National Park of Canada

Drinking Water

Fresh water in rivers, creeks or melt pools is not tested or treated anywhere in Quttinirpaaq National Park. Human or animal waste may contaminate any water source in the park. Bring and use a water treatment kit or boil your water for a minimum of 15 minutes before drinking it.

• Weather
• Communications Systems
• Rescue Capability
• Polar Bear Safety
• Other Wildlife
• Hypothermia & Frostbite
• Glacier Travel & Avalanches
• River Crossings & Rockfall
• Drinking Water