Quttinirpaaq (Ellesmere) Island National Park, Ellesmere Island, Canada
This natural wilderness area is located at the north end of the northermost island in the Canadian Arctic archipelago. This park has glaciers, ice caps, beautiful mountains and even a fertile oasis. Trips here usually entail camping and extensive hiking. The area was first explored by Europeans in 1875 by Captain Stephenson aboard the HMS Discovery. There are artifacts and campsites of these and other early explorers in the region. Send an Email (35)
| Topic Code | Ellesmere Island Parks & Gardens | |
| City | Ellesmere Island | |
| State | Northwest Territories | |
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| Phone | 1-867-473-8828 | |
| Website URL | http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nu/quttinirpaaq/index_e.asp | |
| Categories Listed in | Ellesmere Island Attractions, Things to do in Ellesmere Island, Ellesmere Island Parks & Gardens, Northwest Territories Tourist Attractions, Things to do in and around Ellesmere Island |