Campground Category: Nunavut Territorial Parks

Head north to Inuujaarvik Territorial Park on the shore of Baker Lake — a quiet Arctic-wilderness retreat where tundra, wide skies and pristine water meet. Pitch a tent lakeside, paddle across calm waters, cast for Arctic char or simply soak in stillness. With culture, nature and solitude on offer, it’s a true northern escape.

Venture 8 km outside Rankin Inlet to Iqalugaarjuup Nunanga Territorial Park for a truly Arctic experience — wild tundra, the flowing Meliadine River, and sweeping esker ridges. Walk paths that echo early Inuit life through ancient tent rings and sod-house sites, pick cloudberries in late summer, listen for migrating caribou, or cast a line for Arctic char. Pure northern serenity…

Katannilik Territorial Park on southern Baffin Island offers a remote Arctic wilderness experience known for dramatic river valleys, waterfalls, and the historic Itijjagiaq Trail. Visitors can explore the park by hiking, canoeing, rafting, or skiing, with opportunities to see caribou and Arctic wildlife while experiencing one of Nunavut’s most rugged and scenic landscapes.

Kazan Heritage River offers a remote wilderness experience stretching through northern Saskatchewan and Nunavut, following one of Canada’s most historic northern river systems. Known for backcountry canoeing, fishing, wildlife viewing, and dramatic tundra landscapes, the river passes through areas rich in Inuit and Dene history while showcasing the rugged beauty of Canada’s Arctic wilderness.

Kekerten Territorial Park on Nunavut’s Cumberland Sound offers a remote Arctic experience rich in Inuit and whaling history. Accessible mainly by boat from Pangnirtung, the park features historic whaling remains, walking trails, wildlife viewing, and dramatic northern scenery. Visitors can explore one of Canada’s most fascinating cultural landscapes while experiencing the rugged beauty of the eastern Arctic.

Looking for a remote Arctic-land adventure? Kugluk/Bloody Falls Territorial Park — along the rushing Coppermine River near Kugluktuk — offers dramatic waterfalls, sweeping tundra, and a rich history stretching back millennia. Spot muskox or caribou, fish for Arctic-char, and step where Inuit, Dene, and Pre-Dorset peoples once hunted and fished. A wild, unforgettable northern escape.

Qaummaarviit Territorial Park lies on a small island in Frobisher Bay, about 12 km from Iqaluit. Known as “the place that shines,” its mica-rich rock glints in sunlight. Notable for its Thule/Iñuit archaeological sites (qarmait, tent rings, caches), camping is not permitted to protect heritage.

Just west of Iqaluit, Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park (Iqaluit Kuunga) features tundra hills, the scenic Sylvia Grinnell River, and rocky trails to a waterfall and viewpoints. Anglers enjoy summer char runs; hikers can spot Arctic foxes, birds, and caribou. Campsites near the riverbank offer picnic tables, fire pits, outhouses—and a chance to experience Inuit culture and wilderness close to town.

Tamaarvik Territorial Park sits about 5 km from Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik), NU, offering a wilderness escape with basic comforts. Tent platforms, windbreaks, fire pits, and a comfort station welcome you among permafrost-patterned landscapes, wildflowers, and views of Eclipse Sound. Hike local trails up to glaciers or climb Mount Herodier for sweeping Arctic panoramas.