Experience true northern wilderness
Gwich'in Territorial Park
General Information
Gwich'in Territorial Park offers plenty of sites for visitors to enjoy, including two campgrounds, two-day use areas, and a scenic lookout. The park is home to several natural wonders found in the Mackenzie Delta region: limestone cliffs, rare arctic plant communities, migratory bird staging areas, and Campbell Lake, an excellent example of a reversing delta. The following five sites are within the park and offer day use or camping facilities: Vadzaih Van Tshik Campground, Tithegeh Chii Vitaii Lookout, Gwich’in Campground, Ehjuu NJik Day Use Area, Nihtak Day Use Area.
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Park Highlights
In Gwich'in Territorial Park, a short walk from the highway takes you to the edge of the cliffs overlooking Campbell Lake, an excellent viewing point for watching peregrine falcons. Wood frogs inhabit the lake, which is their northern range limit. There are also approximately half a kilometre of easy Trails for you to enjoy.
Camping
Choose from Gwich'in Campground or the Vadzaih Van Tshik Campground, both located in Gwich'in Territorial Park.
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Accessibility
Unfortunately, this park is not accessible at this time.
Nearby Attractions
Take a tour of the Igloo Church, a major landmark in the town of Inuvik. Built by volunteers in 1960 with wood floated down the Mackenzie River, the church's design fuses the old with the new. Its domed shape imitates traditional Inuvialuit snow-houses while the walkway to the cupola was made with repurposed hockey sticks.
Farmers, artisans, crafters, bakers, and chefs gather in the Summer and Winter at the Arctic Market to sell their goods in an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.
Safety Information
Avoid attracting wild animals to your campsite. Do not feed animals, and keep food, food waste, and anything else with a scent in a vehicle, hard-sided trailer, or bear-proof canister. Keep sites clean and dispose of garbage in designated receptacles. Please inform park staff of wildlife sightings/encounters in the park.
Grizzly bears are occasionally seen in Gwich'in Territorial Park. If you encounter a bear, remember the 3 S's - Stop, Stand still, Stay calm. Get more info on staying safe in grizzly country.
For general information about safety resources while in the Northwest Territories, check our Safety resources page.
Weather
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