Auyuittuq National Park: planning guide
Arctic wilderness on Baffin Island, largely inside the Arctic Circle. Steep granite peaks, glaciers, and fjords.
Auyuittuq National Park is in NU, Canada. The nearest town is Pangnirtung — roughly 195 km (121 mi) out, about 3 hr 19 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: mid-June through early September. Shoulder season: late May and mid-September.
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.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Pangnirtung | 195 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 19 min |
| Clyde River | 321 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 10 min |
| Iqaluit | 486 km (302 mi) | 7 hr 36 min |
| Igloolik | 698 km (433 mi) | 10 hr 43 min |
| Pond Inlet | 720 km (447 mi) | 11 hr 2 min |
| Coral Harbour | 915 km (569 mi) | 13 hr 55 min |
| Naujaat | 922 km (573 mi) | 14 hr |
| Rankin Inlet | 1362 km (846 mi) | 20 hr 29 min |
Where Auyuittuq National Park sits
Official Auyuittuq National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Sirmilik National Park
Eastern Arctic park on Baffin and Bylot Islands — mountains, glaciers, and seabird cliffs.
- Torngat Mountains National Park
Northern Labrador mountains and coast, established with Inuit partners. Dramatic fjords and peaks.
- Ukkusiksalik National Park
Wager Bay country in Nunavut — polar bear denning areas and Inuit cultural sites around soapstone country.
- Qausuittuq National Park
High Arctic park on Bathurst Island protecting Peary caribou and muskox habitat.
Common questions
Where is Auyuittuq National Park?
Auyuittuq National Park sits in NU, Canada, and the closest town of any size is Pangnirtung — about 3 hr 19 min away.
When is the best time to visit Auyuittuq National Park?
Generally mid-June through early September, with late May and mid-September quieter on either side.