Hiking
Quttinirpaaq National Park
Be on top of the world for two weeks on Ellesmere Island! Explore from Tanquary Fiord during day trips and multi-day backpacking adventures. See the Midnight Sun, glaciers, polar desert, muskoxen, and wolves; walk the 4500-year old Muskox Way, the route of ancient peoples. While mostly self-guided, Quttinirpaaq National Park staff enjoy sharing their knowledge of local natural and cultural history.
Hikers can explore the park from Tanquary Fiord Station. Historic Fort Conger visits are possible by special permission and will require a Parks Canada staff person to accompany your group. The most popular and iconic hiking route is a 9–10 day loop from Tanquary Fiord around the Ad Astra and Viking Ice Caps. There are also multiple 3–5 day hiking trips starting from Tanquary Fiord. Contact us for more information.
Tanquary Fiord Hiking Guide (PDF, 5.6 MB)
ᐱᓱᕝᕕᐅᔪᑦ ᐊᖅᑯᑎᖏᓄᑦ ᑐᑭᒧᐊᕆᔾᔪᑎ ᑕᕝᕙᙵᑦ ᑖᓐᑯᐊᕆᐅᑉ ᑲᖏᖢᐊᓂ (Tanquary Fiord Hiking Guide in Inuktitut) (PDF, 5.4 MB)
Kettle Lake Walking Tour (PDF, 3.8 MB)
ᑭᐊᑐᓪ ᑕᓯᐅᑉ ᓯᓚᑖᒍᑦ ᐱᓱᔪᒡᕕᒃ (Kettle Lake Walking Tour in Inuktitut) (PDF, 3.8 MB)
There are no established trails in Quttinirpaaq National Park. Hikers should be experienced in wilderness travel and proficient in using topographical maps to select and follow routes. Hikers must also be self-sufficient and capable of self-rescue, as rescue capabilities are limited and could take a week or more.
Experience Quttinirpaaq
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[Canada Parks logo.
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Title appears: Quttinirpaaq National Park.
[Time lapse footage of clouds, water and mountains.]
[Couple putting up a tent by the water.]
[Couple trekking, skipping stones on water, laughing.]
[Couple listening to a description of the land by a Parks Canada guide.]
[Couple continue trekking, then take a little break.]
[Arial shot of mountains.]
[Couple return to their tent.]
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© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by Parks Canada, 2016.
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