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River-front living

Happy Valley Territorial Park

General Information

Located within the town of Inuvik, Happy Valley Territorial Park is nestled on a bluff overlooking the Mackenzie River with wonderful views of the Richardson Mountains. This is a popular spot for visitors who want a wilderness experience as well as access to the town's amenities and attractions. The park offers a mixture of powered and non-powered campsite types to accommodate a variety of equipment types.

Operating Date

June 1 – September 4

Address

Happy Valley Territorial Park is in the town of Inuvik along Highway 8 at kilometre 266 when travelling north from the NWT/Yukon border. The route includes two seasonal ferry crossings.

Phone

867-767-9206

Email

parks@gov.nt.ca

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Amenities

Camping
Campsites
Drinking Water
Dump Station
Group Camping
Laundry
Picnic / Day Use Area
Playground
Powered Campsites
Showers
Staffed Information Centre
Washrooms

Nearest community

Town of Inuvik. The third largest community in the Northwest Territories and the biggest north of the Arctic Circle, Inuvik is full of heritage and culture.

Park Highlights

On a clear day, you can look across the expanse of the Mackenzie Delta and see the Richardson mountains to the west.
Just one block from downtown Inuvik, this park offers convenient walking access to the town's facilities and attractions.

Advisories

Information

2025 Camping Reservations

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Camping

  • 19 powered  
  • 15 non-powered campsites 

Activities

Camping
Picnic
Playground

Special Notes

Accessibility
Unfortunately, this park is not wheelchair 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
For general information about safety resources while in the Northwest Territories, check our Safety resources page.

Weather 
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