Bulletins

Qausuittuq National Park

Designation of hazardous activity and mandatory visitor registration

Issued: July 01, 2022

Pursuant to Subsection 6(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, entry into, use of, and travel within Qausuittuq National Park has been designated as hazardous.

Park visitors are required, in person or by telephone, to register prior to entering and to de-register after exiting Qausuittuq National Park.

This order does not apply to Nunavut Inuit exercising the right of access for harvesting as provided in the Nunavut Agreement.

Where: All lands and waters within the boundaries of Qausuittuq National Park. See map below.

When: Year round, as of July 1, 2022.

Why: Travel within Qausuittuq National Park can be hazardous. By registering, visitors can ensure that Parks Canada is aware of their travel plans and able to organize rescue in an emergency situation.

Persons contravening this closure may be subject to prosecution under the Canada National Parks Act; maximum fine $100,000.


map of Qausuittuq National Park

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