Qausuittuq National Park

Qausuittuq National Park is a national park on Bathurst Island in Nunavut , Canada .

The park is best accessed from the beginning of July until mid-August. Registration by all visitors to the park is required. The park is one of the most challenging to get to: the nearest access point is the community of Resolute Bay on Cornwallis Island, just to the east of Bathurst. Resolute receives flights from Iqaluit . From there, you will have to charter a plane to get into the park. Try contacting Kenn Borek Air . Fees and permits As of 2024: Daily excursions: per person, per day $16.00, free for 17 an under Camping: per person, nightly $33.25, an annual pass costs less than 7 day passes Parks Canada Passes The Discovery Pass provides unlimited admission for a full year at over 80 Parks Canada places that charge a daily entrance fee. It provides faster entry and is valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Prices for 2024 (taxes included): Family/group (up to 7 people in a vehicle): $151.25 Children and youth (0-17): free Adult (18-64): $75.25 Senior (65+): $64.50 The Cultural Access Pass : people who have received their Canadian citizenship in the past year can qualify for free entry to some sites.

Hike.

Endangered Peary caribou and other wildlife.

Hiking. Buy, eat and drink There are no services in the park. You are on your own. The Tudjaat Co-op, part of the Arctic Co-operatives, runs a grocery/retail store and a hotel in Resolute.

Dining in Qausuittuq 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 Nunavut, look for dishes featuring local ingredients and traditional Maritime/Prairie/Quebecois cooking styles depending on the region.

Local pubs and cafés in Qausuittuq National Park serve Canadian beer, coffee, and comfort drinks. Nunavut 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 are no lodges or established campsites in the park. When camping, ensure that you practice "no trace camping" religiously.

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

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