Ivvavik National Park Base Camp (Sheep Creek) - Ivvavik National Park

Operated by Parks Canada, this remote tented camp serves as the primary base for visitors exploring Ivvavik National Park. Guests stay in comfortable prospector tents and embark on guided hikes to spot Dall sheep, grizzly bears, caribou, and arctic foxes amidst stunning Arctic landscapes.

Location
Ivvavik National Park, The Canadian Arctic, Canada, North America
Coordinates
69.090000, -139.570000
Website
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/yt/ivvavik/visit/basecamp
Activities
tented_camp
Tank Filling
ultra-luxury

Best Time to Visit Ivvavik National Park Base Camp (Sheep Creek)

The best months to visit Ivvavik National Park Base Camp (Sheep Creek) are February, March, April, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Poor, temperature -22.29°C, rainfall 20.5mm, sunshine 0.4 hrs, humidity 72.1%
  • February: Good, temperature -23.56°C, rainfall 9.6mm, sunshine 4.6 hrs, humidity 69.1%
  • March: Good, temperature -19.33°C, rainfall 11.9mm, sunshine 8.6 hrs, humidity 69.6%
  • April: Good, temperature -12.18°C, rainfall 14.5mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 72.9%
  • May: Good, temperature -2.19°C, rainfall 30mm, sunshine 11.5 hrs, humidity 80.8%
  • June: Good, temperature 7.64°C, rainfall 54.8mm, sunshine 15.3 hrs, humidity 74.7%
  • July: Good, temperature 10.85°C, rainfall 84.1mm, sunshine 11.4 hrs, humidity 77.9%
  • August: Poor, temperature 7.28°C, rainfall 80.9mm, sunshine 7.7 hrs, humidity 84.6%
  • September: Poor, temperature 0.89°C, rainfall 53.9mm, sunshine 5.5 hrs, humidity 87.8%
  • October: Poor, temperature -8.34°C, rainfall 39.6mm, sunshine 3.7 hrs, humidity 82.7%
  • November: Poor, temperature -16.06°C, rainfall 34mm, sunshine 0.9 hrs, humidity 77.3%
  • December: Poor, temperature -20.15°C, rainfall 26mm, sunshine 0 hrs, humidity 74%

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