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.
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.
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
Travellers from Rankin Inlet can fly Kivalliq Air to Cambridge Bay on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Journeys from Iqaluit require an overnight in Yellowknife before going on to Cambridge Bay. Kenn Borek operates flights within the Kitikmeot region. All flights originate in Cambridge Bay and service the communities of Kugluktuk, Taloyoak, Kugaaruk and Gjoa Haven. Please check with the airlines for schedule changes.
- Kenn Borek Air: www.borekair.com
To get to the park, head east from Cambridge Bay. Ovayok is about a 30 minute drive or a 4 to 6 hour walk. There is a road to the park, but it is not maintained on a regular basis and it can sometimes be rough. On clear days, you should be able to see the mountain from town, and there are signs along the road that will help direct you to the park. Quite often, you will be able to see muskoxen on the way to the park as well as a diversity of migratory birds.
Where to Stay
Arctic Island Lodge
Ph: 867-983-2345
Fax: 867-983-2480
Email: ailodge@polarnet.ca
Green Row Executive Suites
Ph: 867-983-3456
Fax: 867-983-3444
Email: greenrow@polarnet.ca
Enokhok Inn
Ph: 867-983-3810
Fax: 867-983-2271
Inns North Co-Op Hotel Ikaluktutiak
Ph: 867-983-2215
Fax: 867-983-2023
Website: www.innsnorth.com
Quonset – An Arctic Chalet
Ph: 867-983-2414
Fax: 867-983-2108
Email: quonset@polarnet.ca
Outfitters/Guides
Contact the Ekaluktutiak Hunters and Trappers Organization for information on local outfitters, information on the local landscape, fishing and other related activities.
Ph: 867-983-2426
Fax: 867-983-2427
Travel Information
The Arctic Coast Visitors Centre holds a number of activities and events throughout the summer season, and at other times during the year! Contact the centre for information on these, and to locate a guide to take you out to the park.
Ph: 867-983-2224
Fax: 867-983-2302
The Kitikmeot Heritage Society also maintains a library, museum and archives. The society is located in the May Hakongak Community Library and Cultural Centre.
Ph: 867-983-4167
Fax: 867-983-4163
Nunavut Tourism can provide detailed information on your trip to Nunavut. Visit their website to request your copy of the Nunavut Travel Planner.
Tel: 1-866-NUNAVUT (686-2888)
Email: info@nunavuttourism.com
Website: www.nunavuttourism.com
