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NORTH YUKON PARKS<br />
Caribou crossing the autumn landscape – R. Postma<br />
Herschel Island –<br />
Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park<br />
Journey into the Arctic with a visit to<br />
Herschel Island – Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park.<br />
Located off Yukon’s north coast in the<br />
Beaufort Sea, Herschel is a lush Arctic Eden<br />
with carpets of wildflowers, lots of birds<br />
and wildlife, and a rich history. Trips can<br />
be arranged by air and water from Inuvik,<br />
Northwest Territories. Basic camping<br />
facilities only. www.yukonparks.ca<br />
Vuntut National Park<br />
Vuntut offers opportunities for experienced<br />
backcountry enthusiasts, including canoeing<br />
the Old Crow River, mountain hiking, and<br />
winter ski trips. Travellers must be selfsufficient<br />
and able to handle emergencies<br />
on their own.<br />
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/vuntut<br />
Ivvavik National Park<br />
Raft down the Firth River from the British<br />
Mountains to the Arctic coast. Fly over the<br />
Mackenzie Delta and settle into the base<br />
camp at Imniarvik for a multi-day experience<br />
led by Parks Canada. Ivvavik is Canada’s first<br />
national park established as a result of an<br />
indigenous land claim agreement. It also<br />
protects part of the Porcupine caribou<br />
herd’s calving grounds.<br />
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/ivvavik<br />
Ni’iinlii Njik (Fishing Branch)<br />
Territorial Park<br />
This wilderness park protects a distinct and<br />
fascinating ecosystem, with a high seasonal<br />
population of grizzly bears and salmon.<br />
Guided bear-viewing tours are available from<br />
late September to November. There are no<br />
staffed facilities and access to the<br />
Wilderness Preserve portion of the park<br />
and Habitat Protection Area demands<br />
experienced wilderness skills and selfsufficiency.<br />
Contact Vuntut Gwitchin<br />
Government regarding access to the<br />
Settlement Lands. www.yukonparks.ca<br />
www.vgfn.ca<br />
ICON KEY<br />
Cultural<br />
Centre<br />
Visitor<br />
Information<br />
Wilderness<br />
Parks<br />
ATTRACTIONS,<br />
ACTIVITIES & SERVICES<br />
Ivvavik National Park<br />
Parks Canada<br />
Inuvik, Northwest Territories<br />
Tel: (867) 777-8800<br />
Fax: (867) 777-8820<br />
inuvik.info@pc.gc.ca<br />
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/ivvavik<br />
Satisfy your inner explorer with a journey to the<br />
extreme corner of Canada! Make your Arctic dream<br />
come true with Ivvavik fly-in camping trips.<br />
Contact park staff for more information. BONJOUR!<br />
OLD CROW<br />
John Tizya Centre<br />
Old Crow, Yukon<br />
Tel: (867) 966-3261 ext. 269<br />
jtc@vgfn.net<br />
www.vgfn.ca<br />
Information and exhibits on the land and culture of<br />
the Vuntut Gwitchin, the Porcupine caribou herd and<br />
Vuntut National Park. Open year-round, Monday to<br />
Friday 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4:30 pm; closed<br />
weekends and holidays.<br />
Vuntut National Park<br />
Parks Canada<br />
Old Crow, Yukon<br />
Tel: (867) 966-3622<br />
Fax: (867) 966-3432<br />
vuntut.info@pc.gc.ca<br />
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/vuntut<br />
For an out-of-ordinary experience, visitors can go to<br />
the John Tizya Centre in Old Crow. Opportunities in<br />
the park for experienced backcountry enthusiasts!<br />
Contact park staff for more information.<br />
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