Explore Tuktut Nogait National Park, NWT, Canada

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Tuktut Nogait National Park is a national park located in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Meaning "young caribou" in Inuvialuktun, the park contains many herds of caribou. However, it is also the home to other wildlife species, such as Muskox, Grizzly Bears, Arctic char, and the Grey Wolf. Tuktut Nogait is also a major breeding and nesting ground for a wide variety of migratory birds. Raptors such as Peregrine Falcons, Rough-legged Hawks, Gyr Falcons and Golden Eagles nest along the steep walls of river canyons. The main rivers that run through the park include the Hornaday River and Roscoe River. The park encompasses 16,340 square kilometres and is located 170 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in the northeast corner of mainland Northwest Territories. From early June until late July, the sun does not set this far north. These two months of continuous daylight offer visitors a unique chance to hike or paddle at any time of the night. The midnight sun is also accompanied by hours of soft light and long shadows - a photographers dream. The Hornaday River flows through Tuktut Nogait National Park before joining the Arctic Ocean. With its awe-inspiring canyons and waterfalls, is one of the main features of the park. Kayaking the river is one of the main activities in the park. The upper Hornaday River is suitable for novice paddlers with advanced wilderness camping skills. The Little Hornaday River is suitable for experienced paddlers who are confident negotiating Class III rapids. Most paddlers end their trip at Uyarsivik (Cache) Lake. There are no visitor facilities, established hiking trails or campgrounds in the park. Visitors are required to be completely self-sufficient.

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