Pingo Canadian Landmark

Using recreational drones in Pingo Canadian Landmark is prohibited. Operating a drone within park boundaries may face law enforcement action and a fine of up to $25,000.

 

The Pingo Canadian Landmark protects a unique arctic landform: ice-cored hills called pingos. Rising out of the flat tundra, pingos provide a distinctive backdrop to the community of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories.

The Pingo Canadian Landmark features 8 of the 1350 pingos found in the region, including Ibyuk Pingo. Ibyuk is Canada's tallest and the world's second-tallest pingo. It reaches 49 metres (about 161 feet) in height and stretches 300 metres (about 984 feet) across its base.

For centuries, pingos have acted as navigational aids for Inuvialuit travelling by land and water. They are a convenient height of land for spotting caribou on the tundra or whales offshore.

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Stewardship and management

Pingo Canadian Landmark protects a unique arctic landform: ice-cored hills called pingos. Rising out of the flat tundra, these hills provide a distinctive...

Activities and experiences

Take a tour, Paddling, Wildlife Viewing, Red Chairs

Plan your visit

Visitor Information, Facilities and Services, Aircraft use, Maps

Environment

Climate, Permafrost, Pingo formation, Geology

History and Culture

Reindeer herding, Cultural landscape, Harvesting at the landmark

Important Bulletins

Important announcements, notifications, and active superintendent orders.

Safety and guidelines

Learn how to stay safe.

Contact us

 Tel: 867-777-8800
 Fax: 867-777-8820
 Email: infoinuvik-inuvikinfo@pc.gc.ca

Hours of operation

Accessible all year-round.

The Day Use Area is open June – September.
Visits are self-guided only.

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