Tuktut Nogait National Park

Tuktut Nogait National Park is a national park in the Northwest Territories of Canada . It only received a mere 12 visitors in 2022–23.

Tuktut Nogait National Park is open year-round. July is the most reliable weather month. Flights are available to Paulatuk from Inuvik . Inuvik is the largest community in the region and is served daily by scheduled aircraft from southern Canada. 🌍 Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport ( YPC IATA ). ( updated Jul 2019 ) Aklak Air , ☏ +1 867-777-3777 , toll-free: +1 866-707-4977 . The only scheduled aircraft carrier serving the community of Paulatuk. Scheduled flights (1 hour) between Inuvik YEV IATA and Paulatuk YPC IATA are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Schedules may be subject to change. ( updated Jul 2019 ) There are no roads or trails leading directly to Tuktut Nogait from Paulatuk. Charter floatplane access from Norman Wells or Inuvik to several lakes in Tuktut Nogait National Park is available by permit. All visitors to Tuktut Nogait National Park must register with the Parks Canada office in Inuvik and attend an orientation session. Tuktut Nogait National Park is bordered on the north and west by privately-owned Inuvialuit lands. Visitors entering the park overland from the north or the west must cross these lands. Visitors crossing Inuvialuit lands are welcomed by the Inuvialuit, provided that they treat the lands with respect and that they do not interfere with Inuvialuit use and enjoyment of the lands. Visitors planning to fish on Inuvialuit lands must first register with the Paulatuk Hunters and Trappers Committee . The Hornaday River is a scenic and helpful navigation aid for visitors accessing Tuktut Nogait by land. The Hornaday River delta is 15 km 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. Contact the Parks Canada office in Inuvik for assistance with land travel options. The coastline of Darnley Bay in the Amundsen Gulf is an attractive starting point for many visitors wishing to hike into Tuktut Nogait, particularly the Brock and Hornaday River Deltas. Boat shuttle services are periodically offered by local operators to carry visitors between Paulatuk and the coastal shores to the northwest of the park. Contact the Parks Canada office in Inuvik for assistance with boat shuttle options. There are no landing-strips; only water-based landings are permitted in Tuktut Nogait. Known water-base landings include Uyarsivik Lake/Cache Lake, Canoe Lake, Long Lake, One Island Lake, Seven Island Lake, Akluk Lake, Brock Headwater Lakes and Hornaday Lake. Charter aircraft may be arranged from Norman Wells and sometimes Inuvik. You must obtain a free Aircraft Landing Permit will be issued when you register with Parks Canada. In 2015, you could get a chartered flight to the park from North-Wright Airways . Fees and permits Northern Park Backcountry Excursion/Camping Permit valid at Tuktut Nogait, Auyuittuq , Ivvavik , Nahanni , Aulavik , Quttinirpaaq , Sirmilik and Vuntut National Parks (per person, 2024): Daily $33.25 An annual pass is available for less than the cost of 7 day passes. Fishing permit: daily $20, annual $69

Hike, ski, canoe.

20,000 Bluenose-West caribou travel north to their calving grounds in the park each June. La Roncière Falls , a 23-metre-high chute along the Hornaday

Paddle the Hornaday River as it flows through Tuktut Nogait National Park to the Arctic Ocean. This 8-12 day excursion transects the tundra and splits red canyon walls 170 m tall. Backpack the Brock River and Hornaday Canyons: bright green rolling tundra drops dramatically to 170-metre deep amber and red canyons in the Arctic. A multi-day hike. Fishing : Arctic char and lake trout are the primary species caught. Parks Canada fishing permits are available from the Inuvik Parks Canada office. Government of the Northwest Territories Fishing Licences are not valid in the park. Buy, eat, and drink There are no facilities in the park.

Dining in Tuktut Nogait National Park features Canadian comfort food and regional specialties. Expect fresh, locally sourced ingredients — seafood where coastal, game and farm produce in rural areas. Cafés and casual restaurants serve hearty meals. In Northwest Territories, look for dishes featuring local ingredients and traditional Maritime/Prairie/Quebecois cooking styles depending on the region.

Local pubs and cafés in Tuktut Nogait National Park serve Canadian beer, coffee, and comfort drinks. Northwest Territories has a growing craft brewery and distillery scene — ask locals for their favourites. Wine and spirits from Canadian producers are widely available. Non-alcoholic options include excellent Canadian coffee and local fruit juices.

There is no lodging in the park. If you do backcountry camping, be sure to practise leave-no-trace camping. There are no designated campsites in the park. You may camp on any durable surface (e.g. gravel, rock or sand), except at archaeological sites. Look for rock arrangements such as tent rings and food caches before setting up camp. If you see any of these features leave the site undisturbed and set up camp in an alternate location. Refrain from building markers or cairns (Inuksuit). If using rocks for stabilizing camp please disperse them when breaking camp. Parks Canada has identified scenic and appropriate camping sites on the Hornaday River. Contact Parks Canada in Inuvik for a copy of the Hornaday River Guide. Campfires are prohibited.

Local shops in Tuktut Nogait National Park offer everyday essentials and regional products. Look for locally made crafts, artisanal food products, and souvenirs that reflect the character of Northwest Territories. Farmers' markets, when in season, are excellent places to find fresh local produce and handmade goods.

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