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Canada's National Parks and National Reserves by provinces and territories

This is a list of protected areas of Nunavut .

National parks

Name	Access point / community	Area	Coordinates	Image
Auyuittuq National Park [1]	Pangnirtung / Qikiqtarjuaq [2]	19,080 km2 (7,370 sq mi) [3]	67°30′N066°00′W / 67.500°N 66.000°W / 67.500; -66.000 (Auyuittuq National Park) [4]
Qausuittuq National Park [5]	Resolute [6]	11,000 km2 (4,200 sq mi) [7]	72°07′27″N100°01′52″W / 72.12417°N 100.03111°W / 72.12417; -100.03111 (Qausuittuq National Park) [8]
Quttinirpaaq National Park [9]	Resolute [10]	37,775 km2 (14,585 sq mi) [11]	82°13′N72°13′W / 82.217°N 72.217°W / 82.217; -72.217 (Quttinirpaaq National Park) [12]
Sirmilik National Park [13]	Arctic Bay / Pond Inlet [14]	22,200 km2 (8,600 sq mi) [15]	72°50′N080°35′W / 72.833°N 80.583°W / 72.833; -80.583 (Sirmilik National Park) [16]
Ukkusiksalik National Park [17]	Baker Lake / Chesterfield Inlet / Coral Harbour / Naujaat / Rankin Inlet [18]	23,088 km2 (8,914 sq mi) [19]	65°29′55″N88°53′43″W / 65.49861°N 88.89528°W / 65.49861; -88.89528 (Ukkusiksalik National Park) [20]

Territorial parks

Kitikmeot Region

Name	Community	Commons category	Picture	Coordinates
Kugluk/Bloody Falls Territorial Park [21]	Kugluktuk [22]	Kugluk/Bloody Falls Territorial Park		67°44′N115°22′W / 67.733°N 115.367°W / 67.733; -115.367 (Kugluk/Bloody Falls Territorial Park)
Ovayok Territorial Park [23]	Cambridge Bay [23]	Ovayok Territorial Park		69°10′N104°43′W / 69.167°N 104.717°W / 69.167; -104.717 (Ovayok Territorial Park)

Kivalliq Region

Name	Community	Commons category	Picture	Coordinates
Inuujaarvik Territorial Park [24]	Baker Lake [24]			64°19′N96°05′W / 64.317°N 96.083°W / 64.317; -96.083 (Inuujaarvik Territorial Park)
Iqalugaarjuup Nunanga Territorial Park [25]	Rankin Inlet [25]			62°53′N92°10′W / 62.883°N 92.167°W / 62.883; -92.167 (Iqalugaarjuup Nunanga Territorial Park)

Qikiqtaaluk Region

Name	Community	Commons category	Picture	Coordinates
Agguttinni Territorial Park [26]	Clyde River [26]
Katannilik Territorial Park [27]	Kimmirut [27]	Katannilik Territorial Park		62°54′N69°51′W / 62.900°N 69.850°W / 62.900; -69.850 (Katannilik Territorial Park)
Kingngaaluk Territorial Park [28]	Sanikiluaq [28]
Malijuaq Territorial Park [29]	Kinngait [29]			64°14′N76°37′W / 64.233°N 76.617°W / 64.233; -76.617 (Malijuaq Territorial Park)
Pisuktinu Tunngavik Territorial Park [30]	Pangnirtung [30]			66°09′N65°41′W / 66.150°N 65.683°W / 66.150; -65.683 (Pisuktinu Tunngavik Territorial Park)
Qaummaarviit Territorial Park [31]	Iqaluit [31]	Qaummaarviit Territorial Park		63°43′N68°30′W / 63.717°N 68.500°W / 63.717; -68.500 (Qaummaarviit Territorial Park)
Qikiqtan Territorial Park (Kekerten) [32]	Pangnirtung [32]			65°42′N65°49′W / 65.700°N 65.817°W / 65.700; -65.817 (Qikiqtan Territorial Park)
Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park (Iqaluit Kuunga) [33]	Iqaluit [33]	Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park		63°46′N69°39′W / 63.767°N 69.650°W / 63.767; -69.650 (Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park)
Tamaarvik Territorial Park [34]	Pond Inlet [34]			72°42′N77°57′W / 72.700°N 77.950°W / 72.700; -77.950 (Tamaarvik Territorial Park)
Taqaiqsirvik Territorial Park [35]	Kimmirut [35]			62°52′N69°54′W / 62.867°N 69.900°W / 62.867; -69.900 (Taqaiqsirvik Territorial Park)
Tupirvik Territorial Park [36]	Resolute [36]			74°45′N95°03′W / 74.750°N 95.050°W / 74.750; -95.050 (Tupirvik Territorial Park)

Migratory bird sanctuaries

Name	Location	Area		Picture	Coordinates
		ha	acre
Ahiak Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Queen Maud Gulf) [37]	Queen Maud Gulf / Cambridge Bay / Gjoa Haven / Umingmaktok	6,292,818	15,549,890		67°00′N100°30′W / 67.000°N 100.500°W / 67.000; -100.500 (Ahiak Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary)
Akimiski Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary [38]	Akimiski Island	353,421	873,320		52°02′N81°15′W / 52.033°N 81.250°W / 52.033; -81.250 (Akimiski Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary)
Akpaqarvik Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Prince Leopold Island) [39]	Prince Leopold Island / Resolute	30,399	75,120		74°02′N90°00′W / 74.033°N 90.000°W / 74.033; -90.000 (Akpaqarvik Migratory Bird Sanctuary)
Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary [40]	Bylot Island / Pond Inlet	1,282,731	3,169,700		73°13′N78°34′W / 73.217°N 78.567°W / 73.217; -78.567 (Bylot Island Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary)
Ikkattuaq Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Harry Gibbons) [41]	Southampton Island / Coral Harbour	143,811	355,360		63°45′N85°40′W / 63.750°N 85.667°W / 63.750; -85.667 (Ikkattuaq Migratory Bird Sanctuary)
Isulijarniq Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Dewey Soper) [42]	Baffin Island / Kinngait	816,599	2,017,860		66°35′N71°30′W / 66.583°N 71.500°W / 66.583; -71.500 (Isulijarniq Migratory Bird Sanctuary)
Kuugaarjuk Migratory Bird Sanctuary (McConnell River) [43]	McConnell River / Arviat	36,803	90,940		60°50′N94°20′W / 60.833°N 94.333°W / 60.833; -94.333 (Kuugaarjuk Migratory Bird Sanctuary)
Naujavaat (Seymour Island) Migratory Bird Sanctuary [44]	Seymour Island / Resolute	5,302	13,100		76°48′N101°16′W / 76.800°N 101.267°W / 76.800; -101.267 (Naujavaat (Seymour Island) Migratory Bird Sanctuary)
Qaqsauqtuuq Migratory Bird Sanctuary (East Bay) [45]	Southampton Island / Coral Harbour	112,826	278,800		64°00′N82°00′W / 64.000°N 82.000°W / 64.000; -82.000 (Qaqsauqtuuq Migratory Bird Sanctuary)

Other

Name	Type	Access point / community	Area	Coordinates	Image
Akpait National Wildlife Area [46] (Reid Bay)	National Wildlife Area	Qikiqtarjuaq	774 km2 (299 sq mi)	66°56′N061°46′W / 66.933°N 61.767°W / 66.933; -61.767 (Akpait National Wildlife Area)
Arvia'juaq and Qikiqtaarjuk National Historic Site				61°08′N93°59′W / 61.133°N 93.983°W / 61.133; -93.983 (Arvia'juaq and Qikiqtaarjuk National Historic Site)
Boatswain Bay Migratory Bird Sanctuary [47]	Bird sanctuary	Waskaganish, Quebec	179 km2 (69 sq mi)	51°50′N078°52′W / 51.833°N 78.867°W / 51.833; -78.867 (Boatswain Bay Migratory Bird Sanctuary)
Bowman Bay Wildlife Sanctuary [48]	Wildlife refuge	Cape Dorset	1,079 km2 (417 sq mi)	65°42′N073°29′W / 65.700°N 73.483°W / 65.700; -73.483 (Bowman Bay Wildlife Sanctuary)
Northwest Passage Trail				68°38′N95°53′W / 68.633°N 95.883°W / 68.633; -95.883 (Northwest Passage Territorial Park)
Niginganiq National Wildlife Area [49] (Isabella Bay). Specialized sanctuary for bowhead whales.	National Wildlife Area	Clyde River	3,362 km2 (1,298 sq mi)	69°35′N68°00′W / 69.583°N 68.000°W / 69.583; -68.000 (Niginganiq National Wildlife Area)
Nirjutiqavvik National Wildlife Area [50] (Coburg Island National Wildlife Area)	National Wildlife Area	Grise Fiord	1,650 km2 (640 sq mi)	75°57′N079°18′W / 75.950°N 79.300°W / 75.950; -79.300 (Nirjutiqavvik National Wildlife Area)
Polar Bear Pass National Wildlife Area [51]	National Wildlife Area	Resolute	2,675 km2 (1,033 sq mi)	75°42′N098°51′W / 75.700°N 98.850°W / 75.700; -98.850 (Polar Bear Pass National Wildlife Area)
Qaqulluit National Wildlife Area [52] (Cape Searle)	National Wildlife Area	Qikiqtarjuaq	398 km2 (154 sq mi)	67°14′N062°28′W / 67.233°N 62.467°W / 67.233; -62.467 (Qaqulluit National Wildlife Area)
Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary [53]	Wildlife refuge	Baker Lake	52,000 km2 (20,000 sq mi)	64°50′N102°10′W / 64.833°N 102.167°W / 64.833; -102.167 (Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary)
Twin Islands Wildlife Sanctuary [54]	Wildlife refuge	Chisasibi, Quebec	301 km2 (116 sq mi)	53°10′N079°55′W / 53.167°N 79.917°W / 53.167; -79.917 (Twin Islands Wildlife Sanctuary)

References

1. "Auyuittuq National Park". Parks Canada. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
2. "How to get here - Auyuittuq". Parks Canada. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
3. "Science and conservation - Auyuittuq". Parks Canada. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
4. "Auyuittuq National Park". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada.
5. "Qausuittuq National Park". Parks Canada. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
6. "Plan your visit - Qausuittuq". Parks Canada. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
7. "Nature and science - Qausuittuq". Parks Canada. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
8. "Qausuittuq National Park". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada.
9. "Quttinirpaaq National Park". Parks Canada. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
10. "How to get here - Quttinirpaaq". Parks Canada. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
11. "Science and conservation - Quttinirpaaq". Parks Canada. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
12. "Quttinirpaaq National Park". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada.
13. "Sirmilik National Park". Parks Canada. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
14. "How to get here - Sirmilik". Parks Canada. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
15. "Stewardship and management - Quttinirpaaq". Parks Canada. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
16. "Sirmilik National Park". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada.
17. "Ukkusiksalik National Park". Parks Canada. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
18. "How to get here - Ukkusiksalik". Parks Canada. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
19. "Ukkusiksalik Overview". National Parks Association. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
20. "Ukkusiksalik National Park". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada.
21. "Kugluk/Bloody Falls Territorial Park" (PDF). www.gov.nu.ca. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut . Retrieved 30 July 2025.
22. "Kugluk Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
23. "Ovayok Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
24. "Inuujaarvik Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
25. "Iqalugaarjuup Nunanga Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
26. "Agguttinni Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
27. "Iqalugaarjuup Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
28. "Kingngaaluk Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
29. "Malijuaq Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
30. "Pisuktinu Tunngavik Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
31. "Qaummaarviit Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
32. "Qikiqtan Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
33. "Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
34. "Tamaarvik Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
35. "Taqaiqsirvik Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
36. "Tupirvik Territorial Park". www.nunavutparks.com. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Department of the Environment, Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
37. "Ahiak Migratory Bird Sanctuary". www.canada.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
38. "Akimiski Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary". www.canada.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
39. "Akpaqarvik Migratory Bird Sanctuary". www.canada.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
40. "Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary". www.canada.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
41. "Ikkattuaq Migratory Bird Sanctuary". www.canada.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
42. "Isulijarniq Migratory Bird Sanctuary". www.canada.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
43. "Kuugaarjuk Migratory Bird Sanctuary". www.canada.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
44. "Naujavaat (Seymour Island) Migratory Bird Sanctuary". www.canada.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
45. "Qaqsauqtuuq Migratory Bird Sanctuary". www.canada.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
46. Akpait National Wildlife Area
47. Boatswain Bay Migratory Bird Sanctuary Archived 2011-07-26 at the Wayback Machine
48. Bowman Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Archived 2011-07-26 at the Wayback Machine
49. Niginganiq National Wildlife Area
50. "Nirjutiqavvik National Wildlife Area". Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2010.
51. "Polar Bear Pass National Wildlife Area". Archived from the original on 3 February 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2010.
52. Qaqulluit National Wildlife Area
53. Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine
54. Twin Islands Wildlife Sanctuary Archived 2011-06-12 at the Wayback Machine

External links

• Government of Nunavut - Nunavut Parks
• MPA Global: A database of the world's marine protected areas