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National parks near Coral Harbour, Nunavut

Ukkusiksalik National Park is the closest national park to Coral Harbour, Nunavut — 238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 57 min behind the wheel.

Ukkusiksalik is better with a night booked nearby.

Coral Harbour has a population of about 1,035.

National parks near Coral Harbour

Parks ranked by distance from Coral Harbour
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Ukkusiksalik National Park238 km (148 mi)3 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Wapusk National Park895 km (556 mi)13 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
Auyuittuq National Park915 km (569 mi)13 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Sirmilik National Park986 km (613 mi)14 hr 57 minWorth a longer road trip
Torngat Mountains National Park1135 km (705 mi)17 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Thaidene Nëné National Park1390 km (864 mi)20 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Qausuittuq National Park1452 km (903 mi)21 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Wood Buffalo National Park1638 km (1018 mi)24 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip
Prince Albert National Park1726 km (1072 mi)25 hr 50 minWorth a longer road trip
Tuktut Nogait National Park1756 km (1091 mi)26 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Ukkusiksalik National Park is generally best mid-June through early September, with late May and mid-September as the quieter shoulder either side.

Most roads, campgrounds, and visitor centres close from October to May, and daylight is very short in midwinter.

The usable season is short and weather closes in fast. Build spare days into any trip that depends on a flight or boat.

Month-by-month detail for Ukkusiksalik National Park

Planning a trip from Coral Harbour

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Ukkusiksalik National Park guide

Other towns nearby

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Coral Harbour?

Ukkusiksalik National Park. It is about 238 km (148 mi) from Coral Harbour, roughly 3 hr 57 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Coral Harbour?

Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.

How many national parks are near Coral Harbour?

10 parks are within reach of Coral Harbour, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Coral Harbour?

For Ukkusiksalik National Park, the closest one, generally mid-June through early September. Either side of that, late May and mid-September stays quieter.