Landmark

By m elissa l ennie

and photographing opportunities of Ibyuk and its surrounding landscape. An official opening celebration is in the works for summer 2011 to mark the completion of the boardwalk.

Building the breathtaking access to the Pingo is a significant accomplishment for both Parks Canada and the Inuvialuit. It is hoped that this will promote tourism, increasing visitation by the residents of Tuktoyaktuk and educate individuals about the profound landmark. The access will also provide business for tour operators and facilitate in-depth training for them by Parks Canada and Industry Tourism and Investment (ITI). Visit the landmark and see for yourself the natural formation that took hundreds of years to develop.∞

For more information on tour operators offering trips to the boardwalk next summer, call the Parks Canada office at 867-777-8800.