Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park: planning guide
A vast Labrador park reserve of rounded Mealy Mountains, boreal forest, and sandy Labrador Sea beaches. Remote and mostly roadless.
Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park is in NL, Canada. The nearest town is Sheshatshiu — roughly 53 km (33 mi) out, about 1 hr 9 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May through October. Shoulder season: April and early November.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Full seasonal breakdown for Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sheshatshiu | 53 km (33 mi) | 1 hr 9 min |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay | 64.3 km (40 mi) | 1 hr 21 min |
| St. Anthony | 341 km (212 mi) | 5 hr 28 min |
| Nain | 380 km (236 mi) | 6 hr 2 min |
| Baie Verte | 444 km (276 mi) | 6 hr 59 min |
| Deer Lake | 490 km (304 mi) | 7 hr 39 min |
| Springdale | 490 km (305 mi) | 7 hr 40 min |
| Humber Arm South | 496 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 44 min |
Where Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park sits
Official Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Gros Morne National Park
Western Newfoundland highlands with fjords and exposed mantle rock. A UNESCO site for its geology and scenery.
- Mingan Archipelago National Park
Limestone islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence with sea stacks, seabirds, and Atlantic puffins.
- Forillon National Park
A tip of the Gaspé Peninsula where Appalachian ridges meet the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Sea cliffs, forest, and fishing history.
- Terra Nova National Park
Eastern Newfoundland’s rocky coves and boreal forest along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Common questions
Where is Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park?
Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park sits in NL, Canada, and the closest town of any size is Sheshatshiu — about 1 hr 9 min away.
When is the best time to visit Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park?
Generally May through October, with April and early November quieter on either side.