Tourism & Parks
Gwich'in Territorial Park Reserve
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Gwich'in Territorial Park Reserve is located on the Dempster Highway, your route to the Arctic Ocean, and beyond. A substantial area of land is reserved for the park, much of it lake or tributaries of the vast Mackenzie River delta, and as yet remaining mostly undeveloped. The following five sites are within the park, and offer day use or camping facilities:
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| Attractions & Points of Interest: | This park is recognized for:
The nearest visitor information centre is the Western Arctic Regional Visitor Centre in Inuvik, 44 km away. It is well worth a visit for the displays about the whole western Arctic region. The community of Tsiigehtchic is 84km to the south. On your way south, drop into the Nitainlaii Park Visitor Centre, 9 km past Fort McPherson, for a fascinating glimpse of the life of the Gwich'in Dene people, past & present. The next nearest NWT parks with camping facilities are located at Jak park 17 Km to the north just outside Inuvik; and 173 Km south at Nitainlaii Park, south of Fort McPherson. |
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Inuvik is 44 km to the north. Tsiigehtchic is 84 km to the south. |
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| Operational Season: | Gwich'in Territorial Park Reserve is open from June 1st to September 1st. Trails within the park may be accessible on foot outside of those dates, but they will not be maintained clear of snow, and so you enter at your own risk. Services such as toilets and garbage removal are not provided outside the open season. |
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| Contact Information: | For more information about the park, please contact: |
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