AUYUITTUQ NATIONAL PARK OF CANADA

By: Samater waisCourse:GCG-1D1-02(GEOGRAPHY)

Teacher: Ms. Sabetti

Introduction………………………………..3 Where is auyuittuq………………………..4 Activities in Auyuittuq……………………5 Hiking…………………………………….....6 Dog sledding……………………………….7 Ski Touring………………………………….8 Snow machine access…………………….9 Backcountry Camping…………………….10 Risks and safer ways to get around

auyuittuq…………………………………….11 Mountains in Auyuittuq…………………..12 Mount thor…………………………………..13 Mount Asgard……………………………….14 Clips about the arctic and park………....15 Costs in auyuittuq………………………….16 Flight costs to Nunavut…………………...17 Costs in total………………………………...18 Conclusion……………………………………19

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Don’t you ever get tired of planning to go on vacation.

Do you ever feel that you need to get a break from filing papers for your boss.

Oh come on I know you do who doesn’t lets pick a place far away from work and a mean yelling boss.

Introduction

Auyuittuq national park is a national park located on Baffin Island in Nunavut. It features the many terrains of arctic wilderness such as fjords glaciers and ice fields.

Inuktitut is the language of Nunavut’s aboriginal people. Auyuittuq means “the land that never melts”. Mountain climbers all around the world come to this park to climb mount Asgard.

Visitor wishing to enter the park are required to register at the park office in pangnirtung or qikiqtarhuag and attend an orientation session.

WHERE IS AUYUITTUQ

Mount Asgard

ACTIVITIES IN AUYUITTUQ

HERE ARE A LIST OF ACTIVITIES THAT THIS NATIONAL PARK HAS. Hiking Dog sledding Ski touring Snow machine access Backcountry camping

July and August are the most popular months for hiking in the park. While warm summer temperatures are common in July and August, hikers should be prepared at all times for stormy weather such as sudden drops in temperature, strong winds, rain or snow.

Emergency shelters are found at: Overlord (head of Pangnirtung Fiord) Windy Lake Thor Summit Lake Glacier Lake June Valley Owl River North Pangnirtung (head of North

Pangnirtung Fiord)

Week1, HIKING

Traditionally, dog sledding was the main method of winter travel in the arctic. Today most Inuit people travel by snow machine, but a few still maintain dog teams. A spring trip to the park boundary over the sea ice by dog team (from Pangnirtung or Qikiqtarjuaq) is a truly unique experience.

WEEK 2, DOG SLEDDING

Most skiers come to ski Akshayuk Pass, a crisscross of the southern portion of the park. Ski travel in Akshayuk Pass, is best accomplished either along the summer trail or with the aid of crampons on the river ice.

However, if you think of ski mountaineering as an alpine adventure involving skiing, exploration and climbing, Auyuittuq National Park offers unlimited possibilities. The rock is rough granite, the ice is steep and solid and many peaks have never been climbed.

Week 3-4, Ski Touring

Snow machines are used in the national park. Guides and outfitters can provide snow machine transportation to the park boundary from Pangnirtung or Qikiqtarjuaq. This activity lasts a week

WEEK3-4 SNOW MACHINE ACCESS

Camping equipment should be lightweight and durable, and able to withstand harsh conditions such as cold weather and strong winds. As fires are not allowed, backcountry campers will have to carry white gas (or naptha) and portable stoves.

Visitors should phone the suppliers ahead of time to ensure that it is in stock.

Week 4 and 3 days BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING

Auyuittuq is a wilderness park that is very remote and the dangers are real.

River crossing, avalanche risks, rock fall, polar bears and extreme weather conditions.

Always have a guide with you watch for any signs and warnings of danger be prepared for a storm or worse.

RISKS AND SAFER WAYS TO GET AROUND IN AUYUITTUQ

Mountains in Auyuittuq

Auyuittuq has so many beautiful mountains and landscapes. That will take your breath away here are a few.

Mount Thor Mount Asgard Maktak fiord delta

This feature makes the site popular with climbers. despite its remoteness. Camping is allowed, with the only official site being at the entrance to the Akshayuk Valley near Overlord Peak.

No has ever accomplished climbing the entire mountain due to the weather conditions. But who knows you might be the first one.

Mount Thor

Thousands of people from all over the world come to just climb the two twin mountains.

Its one heck of a popular place that some many people wish to reach the top.

Mount Asgard

Here is a clip showing an advertisement about the Canada north.

Also there is another clip about the national park its self.

ENJOY!

Clips about the Arctic and Park

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzJoLb2y3EI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhvyK2mvWUw

An annual northern park backcountry excursion fee of $147.20 (Cdn) per person (used for multi-day trips) will be applied.

at the time of registration. Daily fees of $24.50 (Cdn) per person per day are also available.

(These prices include all applicable taxes.) in TULUGAK CO OP HOTELS Rates are $250 CDN per person per night.

COSTS IN AUYUITTUQ

Once there you will travel to Pangnirtung by boat or snow machine, depending on the season.

FLIGHT COSTS TO GET TO NUNAVUT

Leaving on Monday, 02 July 12

Depart:21:10Arrive:22:09

Monday, 02 July 12Toronto , ON , CA (YYZ)Monday, 02 July 12Ottawa , ON , CA (YOW)

Air CanadaNon-Stop / AC 468Embraer Jet E90

Connecting Flight 

Depart:09:05Arrive:12:15

Tuesday, 03 July 12Ottawa , ON , CA (YOW)Tuesday, 03 July 12Iqaluit , NU , CA (YFB)

Canadian NorthNon-Stop / 5T 436

Boeing 737-200

Returning on Friday, 03 August 12 Depart:13:15Arrive:16:20

Friday, 03 August 12Iqaluit , NU , CA (YFB)Friday, 03 August 12Ottawa , ON , CA (YOW)

Canadian NorthNon-Stop / 5T 437

Boeing 737-200

Connecting Flight 

Depart:08:00Arrive:09:01

Saturday, 04 August 12Ottawa , ON , CA (YOW)Saturday, 04 August 12Toronto , ON , CA (YYZ)

Air CanadaNon-Stop / AC 197Embraer Jet E90

1 Adult: 2090.00 + surcharges & fees: 369.30 =

2459.30 CAD

Ok if you multiply up $250.00 the hotel/day x 31 days that will =$7550

Now up the entry cost for the national park and its registration.

$147.20 for entry + Daily fees of $24.50 per person per day=$171.1

Add up the totals: $7550+171.1=7721.1

Plus don’t forget the flight cost $7721.1+ 2459.30=10,180.4

COSTS IN TOTAL

Auyuittuq is the most beautiful place to ever go to it offers so many activities and experie-ences that will last you a lifetime.

Also to know more about this trip go to pc.gc.ca and your questions or any concerns will be dealt with.

Or call these numbers. Pangnirtung Office Qikiqtarjuaq Office Phone: (867) 927-8834 Phone: (867) 473-2500 Fax: (867) 473-8612 Fax: (867) 927-8454 or go to nunavut.info@pc.gc.ca

CONCLUSION