Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Aulavik National Park

I believe it says a lot about a country for them to set aside land to be preserved as a National Park - and Canada has 37 national parks and 11 national park reserves, covering an area of approximately 343,377 km² (132,579 sq mi), or about 3.3% of the total land area of Canada, and representing 31 of its 39 natural regions. I've written so far about Banff and Akami−Uapishkᵘ−KakKasuak−Mealy Mountains - today I'm writing about another, Aulavik in the Northwest Territories . . . 

• Aulavik means a "place where people travel" in Inuvialuktun and it is phonetically pronounced OW-lah-veek (owl-uh-veek). 
• Aulavik National Park boasts the highest density of muskoxen in the world (estimated in the thousands) and serves as vital habitat for polar bears, grizzly bears, Arctic wolves, and dozens of bird species.
• The park is home to over 230 ancient archaeological sites, including Pre-Dorset tent rings and food caches. 
• Aulavik is also tied to maritime history, as it holds the famed Mercy Bay where Captain Robert McClure's HMS Investigator was deserted during the 1850s Franklin search expeditions.
• Terrain ranges from flat, lush river valleys to rolling hills, badlands, and deep limestone canyons.
• Aulavik is a fly-in, highly isolated wilderness. If you plan to visit, you must be entirely self-sufficient, as there are no established trails, facilities, or immediate rescue services.
• The short visiting season runs from mid-June to mid-August, offering near 24-hour daylight.
• Most visitors come for Arctic canoeing, kayaking, and unlimited hiking.

You will find more information about Aulavik National Park at this link.