Aulavik National Park Canada Postcard

Aulavik National Park is a vast, pristine arctic wilderness located on the northern end of Banks Island in the Northwest Territories. Known for its sweeping tundra valleys, dramatic desert-like badlands, and the winding Thomsen River, the park is a sanctuary of untouched natural beauty. It protects a critical ecosystem where the stark arctic landscape meets an surprisingly vibrant variety of hardy northern flora and fauna. The park is most famous for supporting the highest concentration of muskoxen in the world, prehistoric survivors that roam the wide-open river valleys. With no roads or established trails, Aulavik offers an unparalleled sense of isolation and adventure for intrepid travelers, who come to paddle the gentle waters of the Thomsen River, hike across the endless tundra under the midnight sun, and experience one of the most remote corners of North America.