Tuktut Nogait National Park
Northwest Territories
•Est. 1998
Area
18,181 km² (7,020 sq mi)
Natural Region
Tundra Hills
Annual Visitors
12
Established
1998
About the Park
Within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, the park was created to protect the Bluenose-West caribou herd and harvesting rights for the Inuvialuit people. It was expanded in 2005 to include a portion of the Sahtu Settlement Area.
Park Location
History
Established in 1998, the park's name means 'young caribou' in Inuvialuktun. It protects significant calving grounds of the Bluenose-West caribou herd and includes over 400 archaeological sites, indicating human presence dating back approximately 1,000 years.
Landscapes
The park features tundra landscapes, rolling hills, and river canyons. Major rivers such as the Hornaday, Brock, and Roscoe flow through the park, creating deep canyons and contributing to the area's rugged terrain.
Wildlife
Tuktut Nogait is home to a variety of wildlife, including caribou, muskoxen, grizzly bears, Arctic char, red foxes, wolverines, Arctic ground squirrels, collared lemmings, and Arctic wolves. It is also a major breeding ground for migratory birds, with raptors like peregrine falcons, rough-legged hawks, gyrfalcons, and golden eagles nesting along river canyons.
Activities
Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing, hiking, and exploring the park's archaeological sites. The park's remote location offers a pristine environment for backcountry experiences.
Park Features
Natural Beauty
Pristine Wilderness
Wildlife
Native Species
Activities
Outdoor Adventures
Scenic Views
Photo Opportunities
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