Ivvavik National Park: planning guide
Northern Yukon tundra unglaciated in the last ice age. Firth River country, adjacent to Alaska’s Arctic Refuge.
Ivvavik National Park is in YT, Canada. The nearest town is Dawson City — roughly 607 km (377 mi) out, about 9 hr 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson City | 607 km (377 mi) | 9 hr 23 min |
| Whitehorse | 1000 km (622 mi) | 15 hr 10 min |
| Watson Lake | 1166 km (724 mi) | 17 hr 35 min |
Where Ivvavik National Park sits
Official Ivvavik National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Vuntut National Park
Remote northern Yukon park operated with the Vuntut Gwitchin. Pleistocene fossil country without road access.
- Gates of the Arctic National Park
Remote Brooks Range wilderness in Alaska with no roads or trails. Access is by bush plane; travel is self-reliant.
- Tuktut Nogait National Park
Tundra hills park protecting Bluenose-West caribou range in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.
- Aulavik National Park
Polar desert on Banks Island in the Northwest Territories. Treeless tundra with muskox herds and Peary caribou.
Common questions
Where is Ivvavik National Park?
Ivvavik National Park sits in YT, Canada, and the closest town of any size is Dawson City — about 9 hr 23 min away.
When is the best time to visit Ivvavik National Park?
Generally mid-June through early September, with late May and mid-September quieter on either side.