March 2003

Government of Canada
Parks Canada
National Parks

Aulavik National Park of Canada

Aulavik National Park of Canada is located on northern Banks Island and represents the Western Arctic Lowlands Natural Region. Inuvialuit and the Government of Canada signed an agreement to establish the park in 1992.

2002 ecological monitoring activities focused on climate, vegetation and habitat, wildlife, and the impact of human use on natural and cultural resources. Activities included weather tracking from two automated year-round weather stations, water quality testing on the Thomsen River and satellite vegetation monitoring. Outreach activities included the delivery of the Environmental Stewardship Certificate Program to grades four to six school children in Sachs Harbour, and the sponsorship of an Inuvialuit youth as an assistant to park staff during a park patrol.

Community consultations and a comprehensive design plan are proceeding for a visitor reception centre in Sachs Harbour.

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