Ivvavik National Park
Using recreational drones in Ivvavik National Park is prohibited. Operating a drone within park boundaries may face law enforcement action and a fine of up to $25,000.
2025 is sold out! Stay tuned for 2026 dates! If you would like to be notified when next year's dates are announced, please email infoinuvik-inuvikinfo@pc.gc.ca.
Ivvavik, meaning ‘a place for giving birth, a nursery,' in Inuvialuktun, the language of the Inuvialuit, is the first national park in Canada to be created as a result of an Indigenous land claim agreement – the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (1984). The park protects a portion of the calving grounds of the Porcupine caribou herd and represents the Northern Yukon and Mackenzie Delta natural regions.
Featured things to do
Ivvavik Base Camp
Hear the stories and experience the culture of your Inuvialuit hosts. Explore the breathtaking mountain wilderness of Ivvavik National Park.
Hiking
With its open terrain and abundant wildlife, Ivvavik is an ideal setting for an arctic hiking experience.
River Trips
At the heart of Ivvavik National Park lies the Firth River, a world class whitewater river of exceptional beauty and diversity.
Activities and experiences
Ivvavik Base Camp, Rafting the Firth River, Hiking, Fishing, Winter Travel, Red Chairs
Plan your visit
How to get here, Fees
Important bulletins
Important announcements, notifications, and active superintendent orders.
Safety and guidelines
Emergency contact information, Climate, Water safety, Wildlife, Hazards
Nature and science
Research and monitoring, Maps, Regional Birds, Ivvavik interactive wildlife map
Culture and history
Pre-contact, European Contact, The Twentieth Century
Stewardship and management
Ivvavik National Park Management Plan, Photography and Filming, Park Establishment, Contact us
Contact us
Hours of operation
May 6 to September 13
Monday to Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
12:30 pm - 4:30pm
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