Northwest Passage - Hiking Trail Information
City: Gjoa Haven
Region: King William Island
Province/State: Nunavut
Country: Canada
Trail Details
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1 hour
Round Trip Distance
3 km
Elevation Gain
Minimal
Camping
No
Public Transit?
No
Dog Friendly
?
Kid Friendly
?
Northwest Passage Trail Map
This short, self-guided historical walking tour, managed by the hamlet of Gjoa Haven and Nunavut Parks and Special Places, chronicles the European quest for the Northwest Passage and the ill-fated Franklin Expedition. Start at the Heritage Centre.
HOW TO GET TO THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE TRAIL
This historic route is accessible from Gjoa Bay. The short, informative walking tour details the quest of European explorers in their hunt to discover the Northwest Passage. Visitors will learn about the local Inuit culture and famed Scandinavian explorers such as Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen.
Additional Info
CAMPING AT THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE
Information is unavailable.
DOGS AT THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE
Information is unavailable.
TOILETS AT THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE
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