Campground Category: Nunavut Tourism Region – Qikiqtaaluk

Auyuittuq National Park is a remote Arctic wilderness on Baffin Island where ice caps, towering fjords, and glacier-fed valleys dominate. Visitors rely on backcountry camping only — campsites are unserviced and accessed by foot, ski, or snowmobile. Expect rugged terrain, shifting weather, and vast solitude amid one of Canada’s most dramatic northern landscapes.

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.

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.

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.

Qausuittuq National Park lies in Canada’s High Arctic on Bathurst Island, Nunavut—named in Inuktitut for “the place where the sun doesn’t rise.” Remote access is by charter flight from Resolute Bay, and the park offers backcountry camping only (no formal campsites or visitor services). Permit, fee, and registration requirements apply.

Quttinirpaaq National Park, perched on northeastern Ellesmere Island, is Canada’s northernmost national park. Its name means “top of the world,” and it’s a realm of glaciers, polar desert, and rugged peaks. With no formal campsites, it offers backcountry camping only, save for a semi-insulated Weatherhaven unit at Tanquary Fiord.

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.

Taqaiqsirvik Territorial Park, near Kimmirut in Nunavut, is a newly developed campground with tent pads, fire pits, and outhouse facilities. It’s an excellent base for exploring the nearby Soper River, Katannilik Territorial Park, or local cultural attractions. Ideal for wilderness lovers looking to rest up in the Arctic’s quiet beauty.