Ukkusiksalik National Park - Canada

Discover the RVezy RV rental marketplace

1 of 1

About Ukkusiksalik National Park

Ukkusiksalik National Park is a remote Arctic national park located along the shores of Wager Bay in Nunavut, Canada, covering roughly 20,500 square kilometres of tundra, mudflats, rolling hills and tidal coastline. The park lies north of the community of Naujaat (Repulse Bay) near the Arctic Circle and is centred on a large saltwater inlet of Hudson Bay. Ukkusiksalik represents the central tundra natural region in the Parks Canada system, with mudflats, tundra banks and rich tidal and marine areas that support polar bears, caribou, muskox, wolves and foxes. Hundreds of Inuit archaeological sites, including tent rings, food caches and fox traps, are scattered across the landscape, and a former Hudson's Bay Company trading post stands at Ford Lake. The park is jointly managed by Inuit and Parks Canada and is accessed only by charter flight, boat or snowmobile with a licensed outfitter.

RV quick facts for Ukkusiksalik National Park

Detail	Information
Road restrictions	No road access to the park; reachable only by charter flight, boat or snowmobile with a licensed outfitter.
Full hookups	None. Backcountry wilderness park with no campgrounds, hookups or developed facilities.
Dump station	None in or near the park. Plan dump stops in southern gateway cities before flying north.
Cell service	No reliable cell coverage. Satellite phone or Personal Locator Beacon recommended for remote travel.
Reservation window	Book a licensed outfitter well in advance; boat access operates only in July and August.
Nearest gateway airports	Rankin Inlet (YRT), Naujaat (YUT) and Baker Lake (YBK), connecting via Iqaluit, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Yellowknife or Edmonton.
Bear safety	Polar bears are present throughout the park. Bear deterrents cannot fly on scheduled aircraft and must be sourced locally or shipped ahead.

We make RVing easy

Top-rated app, same-day payouts, and up to $2M insurance on every trip.

Award-winning customer service

Real humans, under 5-min wait times, 24/7 roadside assistance.

Best time to visit Ukkusiksalik National Park

Late June through August is the prime window for visiting Ukkusiksalik, when sea ice has cleared Wager Bay and local outfitters run boat trips from nearby communities. July and August offer the warmest temperatures, long daylight, open water and the best wildlife viewing along the coast. Early spring, roughly March to May, is a second season for snowmobile trips across frozen Wager Bay under the midnight sun. Shoulder periods in September and early June often bring unstable ice, strong winds and limited outfitter availability.

Jan 8 mm

-28°C - -35°C

No boat access; charter flight or snowmobile with an outfitter only.

Feb 6 mm

-29°C - -36°C

No boat access; deep winter, extreme cold and limited daylight.

Mar 8 mm

-25°C - -33°C

No boat access; snowmobile season begins with returning daylight.

Apr 10 mm

-17°C - -25°C

No boat access; prime snowmobile travel across frozen Wager Bay.

May 14 mm

-7°C - -14°C

No boat access; spring thaw begins, ice conditions become unstable.

Jun 20 mm

4°C - -2°C

Sea ice breakup; boat access typically not yet available.

Jul 40 mm

12°C - 3°C

Peak boat-trip season with warmest temperatures and long daylight.

Aug 50 mm

11°C - 3°C

Boat access continues; wildlife viewing remains strong.

Sep 35 mm

3°C - -3°C

Boat season ends; weather delays common.

Oct 20 mm

-6°C - -12°C

No boat access; freeze-up begins, charter flights only.

Nov 12 mm

-17°C - -24°C

No boat access; winter conditions return.

Dec 8 mm

-25°C - -32°C

No boat access; deep winter, charter flight or outfitter only.

Things to do at Ukkusiksalik National Park

Wager Bay Boat Tour Easy
Guided boat tours along Wager Bay are the primary way to experience the park. Outfitters cruise the inlet watching for polar bears, seals, beluga whales and caribou along the shoreline. Trips run from Naujaat during the July and August open-water season. parkscanada.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nu/ukkusiksalik/activ
Reversing Falls Visit Easy
A striking tidal reversing waterfall at the head of Wager Bay is a signature stop on most guided trips. Powerful tides force the river to flow in alternating directions, creating a rare Arctic phenomenon. parkscanada.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nu/ukkusiksalik/activ
Sila River Hiking Strenuous
Backcountry hiking along the Sila River offers open tundra terrain, wildlife sightings and views of rolling hills. Routes are unmarked and require backcountry experience and a licensed guide. parkscanada.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nu/ukkusiksalik/activ
Hudson's Bay Company Post Ruins Easy
Visit the remnants of a former Hudson's Bay Company trading post at Ford Lake on the north shore of Wager Bay. The site provides a window into early twentieth-century fur trade history in the region. parkscanada.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nu/ukkusiksalik/activ
Inuit Archaeological Sites Easy
Hundreds of Inuit archaeological sites are scattered across the park, including tent rings, stone food caches and fox traps. Guided visits highlight thousands of years of Inuit presence on the land. parkscanada.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nu/ukkusiksalik
Wildlife Viewing Easy
Ukkusiksalik is known for very high concentrations of Arctic wildlife. Polar bears, barren-ground caribou, muskox, wolves, foxes, golden eagles and peregrine falcons can all be observed across the tundra and tidal flats. parkscanada.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nu/ukkusiksalik/activ
Spring Snowmobile Excursions Moderate
In early spring, outfitters lead snowmobile trips across the frozen surface of Wager Bay. Long daylight hours and stable sea ice allow deep access into the park's winter landscape. parkscanada.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nu/ukkusiksalik/activ
Backcountry Camping Strenuous
Experienced travellers can camp in the backcountry with an outfitter after registering with Parks Canada. There are no designated campgrounds; visitors must be fully self-sufficient and prepared for polar bear country. parkscanada.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nu/ukkusiksalik

RV delivery to a campground, made simple

Skip the pickup. Skip the towing. Get an RV delivered and set up at your campsite so you can arrive, unpack, and start your trip stress-free.

Choose your perfect RV

Browse RVs that offer delivery to your site and book the one that fits your budget and adventure style.

Lock in your campsite

Reserve your campsite with the hookups and amenities you need. We’ll help you find RVs that meet site requirements.

Arrive and relax

Your host delivers and sets up the RV before you get there. Just show up and start enjoying your trip.

RV Rentals Ukkusiksalik National Park

Ukkusiksalik National Park, NU, Canada

How to get to Ukkusiksalik National Park

Ukkusiksalik is a fly-in park with no road access, so an RV trip is not possible to the park itself; visitors typically rent an RV for the southern portion of their journey and then fly north. The main gateway communities are Naujaat, Rankin Inlet and Baker Lake in Nunavut, all reached by commercial flights from Winnipeg, Yellowknife, Ottawa or Iqaluit. Once in a gateway community, access to the park is by chartered aircraft year round or by a roughly seven-hour boat trip from Naujaat in July and August. Fly-and-rent travellers commonly base RV portions of their trip in Winnipeg, Edmonton or Ottawa, where major airports connect to northern carriers.

RVezy vs. Traditional RV rental

RVezy rentals

Book directly from local RV owners
Choose the exact RV you want
Delivery to your campsite, home, or destination
More variety: trailers, motorhomes, and campers

Traditional RV rental

Limited fleet from a rental company
Exact RV not guaranteed
Pickup only at retail locations
Fewer RV types and less availability