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Qausuittuq National Park: Official Guide Collection and Arctic Regional Planning Resources

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Arctic wilderness protecting critical Peary caribou habitat on Bathurst Island

Qausuittuq National Park

Qausuittuq National Park occupies the northwestern portion of Bathurst Island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, within the territory of Nunavut. This remote park represents the Western High Arctic natural region, one of 39 distinct ecological regions identified by Parks Canada for representation in the national park system. The park was established in 2015 as Canada's 45th national park, fulfilling a long-term conservation goal for this biologically significant yet vulnerable Arctic ecosystem. The creation of the park followed a feasibility study initiated in 1994, with lands first withdrawn in 1996 and Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement negotiations beginning in 2009. The park protects rolling tundra hills, coastal areas, and the critical habitat that supports populations of Peary caribou, one of Canada's most endangered caribou subspecies. The extreme Arctic environment presents significant challenges for both wildlife and any visitors, with mean temperatures remaining below freezing for most of the year and annual precipitation measuring less than 130 millimeters. The park's isolation means that access is extremely limited, with Resolute on Cornwallis Island serving as the nearest community.

Location
Canada
Park type
National park
Established
2015
Area
11,000 km²
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