National Parks and National Historic Sites of Canada in Northwest Territories and northern Yukon

Tuktut Nogait National Park of Canada

Larger than Life

Imagine a place where the sun never sets. Where the sky is immense and land is limitless. Where you walk in a dream world of rolling hills, multicoloured tundra and deeply cut canyons and gorges. Where countless sites bear testimony to the land's vast human history. This is the world of Tuktut Nogait, home of the young caribou.

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Why You Will Love It!

• Hiking, hiking, hiking. The endless rolling terrain of Tuktut Nogait urges you to keep going forward, while the beautiful river landscapes invite you to seek what is beyond the next bend.
   
• Enjoy the exceptional chance of paddling down pristine arctic watercourses rich with birdlife, scenic canyons and waterfalls.
   
• You can experience northern culture by scheduling some extra time to visit communities. The Inuvialuit of Paulatuk or the Sahtu Dene of Deline connect modern life to the rich ancient human history of Tuktut Nogait.

Endless Opportunities

Hiking

With its open, easy terrain and spectacular scenery, Tuktut Nogait is a hiker's paradise.

There are no designated trails in Tukut Nogait. All hiking takes place by following approximate routes. The park office has guides outlining suggested multi-day routes in the park.

Canoeing and Kayaking

The Hornaday and Brock Rivers along with their canyons and scenic waterfalls are at the heart of Tuktut Nogait. A range of moderate to highly challenging multi-day paddling opportunities exists for seasoned wilderness travelers.

Accommodations

There are no visitor facilities, services, or campgrounds in the park, so be prepared for serious wilderness camping in arctic conditions. There is a park visitor reception centre in Paulatuk. For other information on services in Paulatuk or Deline, check the Tuktut Nogait website or contact the park office.

Getting There

The nearest community is Paulatuk, 45 kilometres to the west. Access to the park is on foot or by boat shuttle from Paulatuk, or by air charter from Inuvik. Commercial flights are available from Inuvik to Paulatuk. Inuvik has air service from southern Canada and may also be reached via the Dempster Highway. The southern extension of the park can be reached via Norman Wells. Park use and landing permits are required.

Significance

Tuktut Nogait National Park of Canada is a vast landscape of timeless human history, home to the Bluenose West caribou herd and a high density of raptors. The park was established in 1996 through an agreement by the federal and territorial governments and the Inuvialuit. In 2005, the Sahtu Dene and the federal government agreed on a large addition to the southern region of Tuktut Nogait. The extension further protects the calving grounds of the Bluenose caribou herd and the headwaters of the Hornaday River. Today both the Inuvialuit and the Sahtu Dene cooperatively manage Tuktut Nogait with Parks Canada.

Contact

Tuktut Nogait National Park of Canada
P.O. Box 91
Paulatuk, NT, Canada X0E 1N0
(867) 580-3233
www.pc.gc.ca/tuktutnogait

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