Aircraft Usage

National Parks and Historic Sites in Canada’s Central Northwest Territories

Aircraft landings are not permitted in Saoyú-Ɂehdacho National Historic other than for park management purposes. Helicopters, Fixed-Wings, UAVs/Drones, and other aircraft can have a negative impact on wildlife and visitors. Please adhere to the following regulations and guidelines to minimize your impact while flying in and near national parks and historic sites.

RESPECT WILDLIFE

In Canada it is unlawful to operate aircraft in or near national parks and national historic sites in a manner that disturbs wildlife.

• If an aircraft causes an animal to move, flee, or shows signs of distress, then it is too close
• Never circle, chase, hover over, dive bomb, or pursue wildlife
• Whenever possible, minimize the amount of time circling before landing
• Do not alter the flight path to approach wildlife, and avoid flying directly over animals or marine life.
• Caribou calving grounds should be avoided whenever possible
• Avoid congregations of animals
• Transport Canada recommends that overflights should be conducted at least 2000ft AGL over National Parks and Historic Sites, except for landings, take-offs, or when required for safety
• Maintain an altitude of 3500ft AGL above bird sanctuaries and areas with bird concentrations (colonies or moulting areas)
• Plan routes that minimize flights over habitats likely to have birds and avoid sensitive areas such as seabird colonies, breeding colonies, moulting areas and raptor nesting sites

PERMITS AND RESTRICTIONS

Aircraft take-offs and landings are prohibited within Saoyú-ʔehdacho National Historic Site, except for park management purposes.

• A Parks Canada permit is required to operate an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), including a drone.
• Wildlife viewing, filming, and photography require separate permits and are not authorized under a UAV permit.
• Commercial operators must hold a valid Parks Canada business licence before conducting authorized activities within the site.

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Help protect these special places…

Report any cases of wildlife harassment, illegal landings, suspicious aircraft, or other illegal activities to Park Wardens:

1-780-852-3100 or 1-877-852-3100 (Toll Free)

For more information or to apply for permits:

Central Northwest Territories Field Unit
Parks Canada Agency
PO Box 164
Délı̨nę, Northwest Territories   X0E 0G0
Telephone: 867-589-3008
infodeline-delineinfo@pc.gc.ca