Pingualuit National Park lies in the centre of the Ungava Plateau and protects the remarkable Pingualuit meteorite crater.
Location: Nunavik, QC
Season: Open for all seasons
The crater contains Pingualuk Lake, an exceptionally clear body of water, and is surrounded by vast, treeless Arctic tundra that creates an almost lunar landscape.
Best Features
- 1.4-million-year-old Pingualuit meteorite crater
- Exceptionally clear Pingualuk Lake
- Vast treeless Arctic tundra
- Spectacular panoramic crater views
- Puvirnituq River and its dramatic canyon
Why It's Popular:
Pingualuit is popular because of its extraordinary meteorite crater, crystal-clear lake, unusual lunar-like landscape, Arctic wildlife and opportunities for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and winter skiing.
Hiking, Trekking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Wildlife Observation, Nordic Cross-Country Skiing, Snowmobiling, Cultural Activities
Rustic Camps, Bunk Beds, Indoor Dry Toilets, Communal Dining Areas, Cooking Facilities, Canoes, Kayaks, Life Jackets, Guided Services
Pingualuit Crater Exploration, Arctic Tundra Adventure, Inuit Cultural Experience, Wildlife Viewing, Puvirnituq River Exploration, Winter Skiing Adventure
