Torngat Mountains Backcountry Circuit

The Torngat Mountains Backcountry Circuit requires helicopter or boat access to Canada’s most remote national park, where 5,000-foot peaks rise directly from the Labrador Sea and polar bears patrol the coastline. This unmarked route follows ancient Inuit hunting paths and geological features through landscapes carved by retreating glaciers, connecting traditional camp sites from Saglek Bay to Nachvak Fjord. The Koroc River valley serves as the primary corridor, while Mount Caubvick—Newfoundland’s highest peak—dominates the southern horizon at 5,420 feet.

This extreme route demands expedition-level preparation, satellite communication, and armed polar bear deterrents as mandated by Parks Canada. Weather can trap parties for days, requiring extensive food supplies and winter-rated shelter even in summer. No vehicles allowed—this is foot travel with gear caches, though some use ATVs on traditional routes with special permits. The season runs July to September when helicopter access is possible. Those who reach this Arctic frontier experience solitude few humans ever know, walking where Inuit hunters and Norse explorers once traveled through Earth’s last untouched wilderness.