Plan your visit
Quttinirpaaq National Park
Quttinirpaaq National Park is located on Ellesmere Island in the Qikiqtaaluk region of Nunavut, 800 km north of Resolute Bay. Commercial flights to Resolute Bay are available year-round. The park can only be reached by chartered aircraft and is most accessible from May to August. Facilities in the park are limited. Visitors must be experienced and self-reliant. Contact us for guidance when planning your trip.
Hours of operation
Hours of operation and contact information for the Parks Canada office in Iqaluit.
Camping and overnight accommodations
Types of accommodations, backcountry camping, where to stay in Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord.
Fees
Daily visitor fees, overnight camping, and annual backcountry passes.
Brochures and publications
Visitor information package, polar bear safety guide, and topographic maps information.
Safety and guidelines
Important bulletins, weather and wildlife safety, terrain hazards, search and rescue, visitor guidelines.
Permits and licenses
Business licenses, filming and commercial photography, research, firearms, drones, and more.
Local guides and outfitters
Travel with a guided group or book a local tour in Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord.
Local attractions and tourism
Visitor information, local stores, cultural centres, art and crafts, and more.
Weather
Seasonal weather, best times of year to visit, and current local conditions.
How to get here
Location
Iqaluit office
Inuksugait Plaza II 1104-B
P.O. Box 278
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Phone
1-867-975-4673
Email
nunavut.info@pc.gc.ca
Directions
To Iqaluit, Nunavut
Iqaluit is the hub for air traffic in Nunavut. Canadian North offers direct flights to Iqaluit from Ottawa, Montreal and Yellowknife.
To Resolute Bay, Nunavut
Canadian North offers scheduled flights from Iqaluit to Resolute Bay.
To Quttinirpaaq National Park
Kenn Borek Air offers charter flights on a Twin Otter from Resolute Bay to the park.
Facilities and services
Information
Emergency shelter
Picnic table
Outhouses
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