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- Akshayuk Pass — The backbone of the park and my personal favorite: a multi-day, glacially carved corridor that threads between towering peaks, moraine fields, and meltwater streams. It’s the classic backpacking route here—long, remote, and spectacularly varied terrain that rewards good planning and patience.
- Mount Thor — Famous for an enormous near-vertical cliff (about a 1,250 m drop) that draws climbers and gawkers alike. Even if you’re not climbing, the sheer face and the bowl of the surrounding valley make for jaw-dropping photos and an unforgettable viewpoint.
- Mount Asgard — Those twin, cylindrical rock towers with a flat top are instantly recognizable and popular with technical climbers and photographers. Hike to the ridgelines around it for dramatic panoramas and the feeling of
- Akshayuk Pass — The backbone of the park and my personal favorite: a multi-day, glacially carved corridor that threads between towering peaks, moraine fields, and meltwater streams. It’s the classic backpacking route here—long, remote, and spectacularly varied terrain that rewards good planning and patience.
- Mount Thor — Famous for an enormous near-vertical cliff (about a 1,250 m drop) that draws climbers and gawkers alike. Even if you’re not climbing, the sheer face and the bowl of the surrounding valley make for jaw-dropping photos and an unforgettable viewpoint.
- Mount Asgard — Those twin, cylindrical rock towers with a flat top are instantly recognizable and popular with technical climbers and photographers. Hike to the ridgelines around it for dramatic panoramas and the feeling of standing in a place that looks almost otherworldly.
- Penny Ice Cap and outlet glaciers — A massive icefield that feeds the park’s glaciers; you’ll see crevassed glaciers, blue ice, and glacial polish on valley walls. From higher passes the scale of the ice cap and the patterns of flow are staggering—bring a good camera and a head for altitude.
- Pangnirtung Fjord and village — The southwestern gateway to the park: dramatic fjord scenery, turquoise water against steep cliffs, and a small Inuit community where you can resupply, catch a boat, or buy local art. It’s also the practical starting/ending point for many trips into the park.
- Seabird cliffs and marine wildlife — Look for nesting seabirds, seals in the fjords, and the occasional whale or polar bear along the coast; on land you might spot arctic foxes and caribou. Wildlife sightings are seasonal and patchy, so treat them as a wonderful bonus rather than a guarantee—and always keep a safe distance.
- Glacial cirques, waterfalls, and alpine tundra — The park is full of U-shaped valleys, hanging glaciers that feed dramatic waterfalls, and surprising patches of tundra wildflowers in summer. Those tiny alpine blooms against massive granite walls are one of those small-scale contrasts that make Auyuittuq feel alive.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.