Parks & Special Places From the lush green valleys of Katannilik Park to the wild rapids of the Coppermine River, find out about Nunavut's territorial parks, heritage Rivers and other special places.

Learn about the park's natural and cultural heritage, its history and its facilities.

Read trip reports from other park visitors, or post your own.

Find out how to get to the park, where to stay, local arts and crafts, and find a guide or outfitters who can take you to the park.

Download park plans, maps, interpretive programs, and other park reports.

Traveling

Getting There

No roads lead to Nunavut; our Territory is accessible only by air and sea.

First Air and Canadian North both fly regular daily schedules from four main southern airline ‘hubs': Ottawa, Montreal, and Edmonton (via Yellowknife and Rankin Inlet). Flights from Winnipeg (via Churchill and Rankin Inlet) are also available.

First Air: www.firstair.ca
Canadian North: www.canadiannorth.ca

The community of Gjoa Haven can be accessed by air from Cambridge Bay and Yellowknife. First Air operates flights from Yellowknife to Gjoa Haven on Monday to Friday. Kenn Borek Air flies from Cambridge Bay to Gjoa Haven, via Taloyoak and Kugaaruk on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Please check with the airlines for schedules and schedule changes.

Kenn Borek Air: www.borekair.com

The more adventurous can also travel by ship along the famed Northwest Passage!

Where to Stay

Amundsen Hotel/Inns North
Ph: 867-360-6176 (toll free: 1-888-866-6784)
Fax: 867-360-6283
Website: www.innsnorth.com

Mary's Inn
Ph 867-360-6032
Fax: 867-360-6018

Outfitters/Guides

Gjoa Haven Hunters and Trappers Organization can provide local information about the land, country foods, and arrange for local outfitting.

Ph 867-360-6028
Fax: 867-360-6913

Travel Information

The Northwest Passage Museum/Heritage Centre includes a miniature replica of Amundsen's ship, the Gjøa, as well as traditional tools such as uluit (woman's knives) and kakivait (spears), caribou clothing and water containers, a kayak, and photos taken by one of Amundsen's crew during his stay in Gjoa Haven. The centre also describes the history of explorers such as Franklin and Amundsen, plus that of the Netsilik people.

Ph: 867-360-6199

Nunavut Tourism – can provide detailed information on your trip to Nunavut. Visit their website to request your copy of the Nunavut Travel Planner.

Ph: 1-866-NUNAVUT (686-2888)
Email: info@nunavuttourism.com
Website: www.nunavuttourism.com