Ivvavik National Park

Ivvavik, meaning ‘a place for giving birth, a nursery,' in Inuvialuktun, the language of the Inuvialuit, is the first national park in Canada to be created as a result of an Indigenous land claim agreement – the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (1984). The park protects a portion of the calving grounds of the Porcupine caribou herd and represents the Northern Yukon and Mackenzie Delta natural regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I decide to cancel an existing base camp booking?
• More than 90 days prior to departure date = Full refund
• From 90 to 14 days prior to departure date = 50% refund
• Fewer than 14 days prior to departure date = No refund
Will we still be accompanied by Inuvialuit cooks and cultural hosts?

Cooks and cultural hosts from the community of Aklavik will still be accompanying visitors on all 2022 trips. To protect the health and safety of all visitors, staff, cooks and cultural hosts, everyone on the trip will be asked to follow health guidelines put in place by territorial health authorities.

Do we have to bring our own food, or will the trip still be catered?

All trips will be catered by cooks hired by Parks Canada. All cooks will be required to follow health guidelines put in place by territorial health authorities. Parks Canada will continue to monitor guidelines as they are released.

Cooks will do their best to accommodate food allergies and sensitives. Visitors must inform Parks Canada at the time of booking of any dietary considerations.

Are commercial operators running in Ivvavik National Park this summer?

Parks Canada will continue to accept and review permit applications from commercial guides/outfitters to operate in Ivvavik National Park this summer.

Are there restrictions for paddling the Firth River?

For individual parties (non-commercial), Parks Canada is implementing a two raft per party minimum to maximize a group’s ability to self-rescue. Each party will be required to carry a communication device (i.e. Garmin inReach), and submit contact numbers prior to registration.

If I defer my rafting trip, will I receive the same trip dates?

Parks Canada will try to allot you the same trip dates when we can. However, as rafting trips require long term pre-planning, we do already have bookings for future seasons.

Parks Canada will work with you on an individual basis to try and make sure you receive reservation dates that work for you and your group.

Can I book a backpacking trip in Ivvavik National Park this summer?

Backpacking trips are permitted in Ivvavik National Park this summer. Visitors must carry a communication device (i.e. Garmin inReach).

All hikers must obtain a Parks Canada permit and must register prior to entering Ivvavik National Park. Please contact infoinuvik-inuvikinfo@pc.gc.ca for more information.