Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Torngat Mountains National Park adventure.
A spiritual Innuit homeland in the Arctic tundra. Â
Set in Labradorâs deep north, the remote Torngat Mountains house more polar bears than people. Torngat means âplace of spiritsâ in Inuktitut, and itâs easy to see why Inuit shamans sought the spirit world here, where the northern lights float over a labyrinth of fjords. Due to the areaâs polar bear population, travelers are encouraged to stay within the fenced-in basecamp, leaving for scheduled hikes, tours, and multi-day backpacking trips only when accompanied by Inuit guides. Torngat is a rare place to meet and learn from the Inuit people—whether youâre hiking, fishing for Arctic char, or listening to throat singers under the aurora.
While Torngat National Park is open year-round, the base camp is only open for five weeks each year, typically from mid-July to late August. The Canadian parks service also offers guided treks throughout the summer. The area is remote and can be difficult to access, so itâs a good idea to set aside at least a week for your trip to allow for potential weather-related delays.