Herschel Island Territorial Park Day Tour
Day Tour

Take a scenic floatplane flight Northwest along the Arctic Coast to historic Herschel Island Territorial Park, the Yukon’s only coastal island. Herschel Island has been home to the Inuvialuit people of the Western Arctic for thousands of years and more recently was the wintering-over location for the Arctic whaling fleet in the late 1800’s. During the flight, you’ll pass over traditional summer fishing and hunting camps Sites of the modern North Warning System The northern extent of the Rocky Mountain Range

 

Once landed on the island you’ll experience its rich past Inuvialuit traditional uses and learn about the whaling station and tour the RCMP outpost. Later you can hike at your leisure exploring Territorial Park’s community site, the coast line or uplands. Spectacular scenery, abundant and unique plant life, numerous Arctic bird species, caribou, grizzly bears and Arctic foxes are found together on this unique island and one of the most remote outposts of Canada. Duration: 4-6 hours