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National parks near Pangnirtung, Nunavut

Auyuittuq National Park is the closest national park to Pangnirtung, Nunavut — 195 km (121 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 19 min behind the wheel.

Auyuittuq is better with a night booked nearby.

Pangnirtung has a population of about 1,504.

National parks near Pangnirtung

Parks ranked by distance from Pangnirtung
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Auyuittuq National Park195 km (121 mi)3 hr 19 minBest as a weekend
Torngat Mountains National Park753 km (468 mi)11 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip
Sirmilik National Park962 km (598 mi)14 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip
Ukkusiksalik National Park986 km (612 mi)14 hr 57 minWorth a longer road trip
Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park1459 km (907 mi)21 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Qausuittuq National Park1610 km (1000 mi)24 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip
Wapusk National Park1699 km (1055 mi)25 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Mingan Archipelago National Park1777 km (1104 mi)26 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Quttinirpaaq National Park1795 km (1116 mi)26 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
Gros Morne National Park1887 km (1173 mi)28 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Auyuittuq 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 Auyuittuq National Park

Planning a trip from Pangnirtung

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 Auyuittuq National Park guide

Other towns nearby

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Pangnirtung?

Auyuittuq National Park. It is about 195 km (121 mi) from Pangnirtung, roughly 3 hr 19 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Pangnirtung?

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

How many national parks are near Pangnirtung?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Pangnirtung?

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