Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park
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3.87km
30m
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A visit to Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park, also known as Iqaluit Kuunga Territorial Park, immerses you in a landscape shaped by a massive glacier. On this short hike, you’ll have the chance to observe Arctic foxes, reindeer and Arctic hares.
The start can be reached by car, or you can take a moderately short walk from Iqaluit and start the Tour at the far end.
The trail conveys a real sense of Arctic grandeur. More than 7,000 years ago, the landscape was covered by a glacier some 400 metres (1,300 ft) thick. When it melted after the last ice age, it revealed the smooth, round rocks found here.
After 750 metres (2,460 ft), the path disappears. From here onwards, you’ll pick your own route, with the assistance of cairns, through the barren terrain to the southern end. At the turning point, there’s an information board about the region and its history. Return the way you came.
For further information and guidance, contact Inukpak Outfitting, Tikippugut, Polar Outfitting and Kool Runnings in Iqaluit.
Last updated: November 13, 2024
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Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park
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If you want to learn more about the area's history, you can take part in a geocache puzzle located within the park. By the way, the park was named after Henry Grinnells daughter. Henry was a businessman who funded the expedition of the American explorer Charles Francis Hall. To commemorate his patron, Hall named several places in the area after Henry Grinnell's family members.
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August 28, 2024
A visit to Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park, also known as Iqaluit Kuunga Territorial Park, immerses you in a landscape shaped by a massive glacier. On this short hike, you’ll have the chance to observe Arctic foxes, reindeer and Arctic hares.
The start can be reached by car, or you can take a moderately
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