Torngat Mountains

Torngat Mountains National Park protects 9,700 square kilometers of Canada's Arctic wilderness where the Labrador Sea meets mountain peaks. 'Torngat' means 'place of spirits' in Inuktitut, reflecting profound Inuit connections to this landscape. Polar bears and caribou traverse tundra while Arctic char fill pristine rivers. The park showcases Arctic wilderness without permanent human habitation yet rich with cultural heritage. Archaeological sites span 7,000 years from Maritime Archaic through Thule cultures. Glaciers retreat revealing new landscapes while permafrost thaw threatens ancient artifacts. The mountains create dramatic fjords reminiscent of Norway yet uniquely North American. Inuit guides share traditional knowledge essential for safe travel in polar bear country. Base camp provides the only facilities in this roadless wilderness accessible solely by charter flight or ship. Co-management with Inuit partners ensures cultural values guide conservation. Northern lights dance overhead while icebergs drift past in summer. This remote park demonstrates successful indigenous partnership in protecting cultural landscapes and Arctic biodiversity.

Water Features

Fjords, glaciers, Arctic Ocean

Ecosystem

This destination features a polar & tundra ecosystem.