Katannilik Territorial Park
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The 'Land of Waterfalls,' where the Soper River valley runs across the Meta Incognita Peninsula. It can be hiked or paddled to Kimmirut and is a classic wilderness route in southern Baffin Island.
Katannilik Territorial Park was established in 1993 and covers about 1,262 square km. Its core is the Soper River, a Canadian Heritage River. The valley contains numerous waterfalls and rare Arctic willow groves, and wildlife such as caribou, Arctic foxes, and birds of prey can be seen. The classic trip is to fly from Iqaluit by charter plane into the valley in summer, then raft for several days to Kimmirut. Alternatively, hike the traditional Iqaluit-Kimmirut trail, about 120 km long. In spring, you can cross the area by snowmobile. You must register at the Iqaluit visitor center, and the trip must be led by a guide or require extensive wilderness experience.
Opening hours
Seasonal (depends on guided tour schedules)
Nearby sights
- Qaummaarviit Territorial Park
- Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park
- Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
- St. Jude's Cathedral
- Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum
- Frobisher Bay & Koojesse Inlet
- Road to Nowhere
- Apex