With rolling tundra, wild rivers, precipitous canyons, and a variety of unique wildlife and vegetation, Tuktut Nogait (‘young caribou’) is one of Canada’s undiscovered gems. This remote park is located 170 kilometres north of the arctic circle and is home to the Bluenose West caribou herd, wolves, grizzly bears, muskoxen, arctic char, and a high density of raptors. The wildlife and land have supported aboriginal peoples for thousands of years, from the Copper and Thule cultures to contemporary Inuvialuit.
Paddle the hreat Horaday river as it flows through the park, the excursion is 8-12 days so you'll experience the tundra and splits red canyon walls for days! Theres lots of photo opportunities, backcountry camping, bird watching and animal watching to enjoy whilst you're here.
The park covers 18,890 sq km and features rollings hills, three major rivers, steep canyons, waterfalls and barren-ground caribou to discover.
The Hornaday River is a scenic and helpful navigation aid for visitors accessing Tuktut Nogait by land. The Hornaday River delta is 15 kilometres by land from Paulatuk. Visitors can follow the west bank of the Hornaday River for approximately 40 km to the boundary of Tuktut Nogait where they can enter the park
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2023
Basic groceries are available in Paulatuk’s Northern Store
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