Torngat Mountains
National Park
Newfoundland and LabradorDesignated in 20059,700 km²
Managed jointly with the local Inuit; its name comes from Torngak, a powerful spirit of Inuit mythology associated with these mountains
Area
9,700 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
2005
Declared in 2005 and managed jointly with the local Inuit communities under a co-management agreement, the Torngat Mountains take their name from Torngak, a powerful spirit of Inuit mythology traditionally associated with this remote range, held to be a place of great spiritual weight. With no tourist infrastructure and no roads of any kind, the area can only be reached by light aircraft or boat, and visitors must be accompanied by armed Inuit guides because of the high density of polar bears in the region.
Location
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Torngat Mountains: 15 documented species
Mammals12Birds2Fish1
Threatened:
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Canada, where Torngat Mountains lies.
Tropical rainforestTemperate forestTundra / polar
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Canada?
Now is a good time: Polar bear gathering at Churchill (October to November)
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