Ukkusiksalik National Park

Ukkusiksalik National Park is a remote protected area on the western shore of Hudson Bay in Nunavut, Canada, conserving tundra, coastal habitats and inland waterways. The park protects a mix of ecological and cultural values, including Inuit heritage sites.

Visitors come for expansive tundra and coastal scenery, wildlife viewing including migratory birds and marine mammals, and for archaeological and historic Inuit sites along the shoreline. The park is sparsely developed so travel is expedition-style, emphasizing wilderness experiences rather than facilities.

The area has long been used seasonally by Inuit for hunting, fishing and shelter; archaeological evidence and place names record traditional use. The park was created in the early 21st century to safeguard both natural ecosystems and cultural heritage.

Ukkusiksalik occupies a stretch of western Hudson Bay in central Nunavut; its core includes Wager Bay and adjacent coastline. The nearest population centers are remote Nunavut communities and access is normally by charter aircraft or boat.

• Size and establishment: The park was established in the early 2000s and covers roughly 20,000 square kilometers of tundra, coastline and inland waterways, protecting both wildlife habitat and cultural sites.
• Access: Access is limited and typically by air or boat; there are no road connections into the park, so visits require planning with charter services and bear-safe protocols.

What to See #

• Wager Bay: Wager Bay, a deep inlet that forms the central marine arm of the park and is the primary access route for boat and floatplane visitors. The bay and its shoreline are important for marine and bird life.