The parc national Tursujuq invites you to enjoy a 4-day autonomous trip at Sukkuk Camp, with transportation provided to simplify your stay. Take advantage of this opportunity to discover the park at your own pace: whether you simply want to relax at camp and admire the cuestas, or rather set off on an adventure on foot or by kayak on the Sukkuk River.
The trip includes round trip boat transportation to Sukkuk Camp, drinking water, and firewood. You will also receive a safety flare, bear repellent, and a satellite phone to contact the team in case of an emergency.
You will need to bring your outdoor equipment, clothing, and food, and plan your activities. Bring enough provisions for four days, adding a small extra supply.
Local Inuit guides can be recommended if you wish to be accompanied. A pre-departure meeting will be held a few weeks before departure, during which you will also receive a list of useful apps to use in the park.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arriving at Sukkuk Camp
Your adventure will begin around 10 a.m. at the park pavilion. After checking the necessary equipment, you will leave by car to reach Isuani, the end of the road, and then board a boat to Sukkuk Camp.
Upon arrival at Camp Sukkuk, the Tursujuq team will help you and introduce you to the activities available in the surrounding area and explain the essentials of camp life, including how to use the appliances for your meals.
Day 2-3: Free time to explore the surroundings of Sukkuk Camp and Tasiujaq Lake
Enjoy a full weekend in the park exploring the surroundings on foot, kayaking on the Sukkuk River, fishing, and observing the flora and fauna.*
*You must have the necessary permits to fish in Tursujuq National Park.
Day 4: Returning to Umiujaq
On your last morning, you will need to clean up the camp and turn off all appliances before departure. The park staff will pick you up around 2 p.m. to return to Umiujaq.
Accommodation
Sukkuk Camp
- Rustic, open-space dormitory camp with three bunk beds and a single bed. Each bed is equipped with a mattress and a pillow.
- A cabin with a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator and propane stove, a dining table, and a bedroom with two bunk beds.
- Outdoor dry toilet.
There is no running water at camp.
Plenty of pots and pans are available in the kitchen.
Sheets, pillowcases and sleeping bags are not provided.
Good to know
Both camps are equipped with solar panels that provide lighting and allow you to charge your devices via a USB port. Remember to bring your USB charging cable.
Drones
Nunavik Parks (Kativik Regional Government) does not permit the use of drones for recreational purposes in the parks it manages (Parc national Tursujuq, Parc national des Pingualuit, Parc national Kuururjuaq, and Parc national Ulittaniujalik) so as not to impact the visitor experience or disturb wildlife.
Notes
Price per person, before taxes. Find out about preferential rates for JBNQA beneficiaries.
Please note that hunting and trapping are strictly prohibited in Quebec’s national parks. However, Inuit have the right to practice their subsistence activities throughout Nunavik, including in parc national Tursujuq. Therefore, witnessing a group of Inuit hunting caribou or ringed seals, or trapping foxes, can become a part of your Nunavik park experience.
Safety
The camp is equipped with a first aid kit and a spine board. In case of emergency, you can reach park staff at any time using a satellite phone.
Autonomous visitors to Nunavik’s parks must take full responsibility for their own safety, and risk management must be an integral part of their experience. It is strongly recommended that you purchase insurance covering accidents and search and rescue costs.