Drinking Water

Fresh water in rivers, creeks or melt pools is not tested or treated anywhere in Sirmilik 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 5 minutes before drinking it.

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