Torngat Mountains National Park
Newfoundland and Labrador
•Est. 10 July 2008
Area
9,700 km² (3,745 sq mi)
Natural Region
Northern Labrador Mountains
Established
10 July 2008
About the Park
Located on the northernmost tip of Labrador, adjacent to Quebec's Kuururjuaq Park, and established as part of Inuit Land Claims Agreements, the park includes the Torngat Mountains, Labrador Sea coastline, and archaeological sites from Pre-Dorset, Dorset, and Thule cultures.
Park Location
History
The park was first established as a national park reserve on December 1, 2005, through the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. It became an official national park on July 10, 2008, following the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement. The name 'Torngat' is derived from the Inuktitut word 'Tongait,' meaning 'place of spirits.'
Landscapes
The park encompasses rugged mountains, deep fjords, and coastal landscapes. It features some of the highest peaks in mainland Canada east of the Rockies, including Mount Caubvick at 1,652 meters. Glacially carved valleys and U-shaped fjords are prominent features.
Wildlife
The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including caribou, polar bears, black bears, Arctic foxes, wolves, peregrine falcons, and golden eagles. Marine mammals such as seals and whales are also found along the coast.
Activities
Visitors can engage in hiking, scrambling, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. The park offers opportunities to explore Inuit culture and history through guided tours.
Park Features
Natural Beauty
Pristine Wilderness
Wildlife
Native Species
Activities
Outdoor Adventures
Scenic Views
Photo Opportunities
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