Pingo Canadian Landmark
Pingo Canadian Landmark
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Edward W
Ottawa, Canada1,560 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Though these are not unique, a majority of them occur in this specific area, and two of those around Tuktoyaktuk have been designated as National Landmarks. They are distinctive, and help define the "skyline" of the town in the same way that some bigger edifices do in the big cities. They are geological oddities, but form part of the fabric of the town and are worth some time looking at, either from the plane or from the ground.
Written June 25, 2017
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Jorn
Copenhagen, Denmark334 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
It is hard to understand the magnitude of these Pingo Landmarks, but very interesting to see, while you are there.
I have placed a few pictures from Tuktoyaktuk.
I have placed a few pictures from Tuktoyaktuk.
Written November 26, 2017
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Jack A
Ayr, Canada45 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
We crossed this adventure off our bucket list late August, into Sept 2013, fall occurs early this far north and the colours on the tundra are something else again. 747 km of hard packed gravel each way crossing the Arctic Circle, Eagle Plains being an overnight rest stop at the midway point. There you must meet Evelyn and hear her story of how she came to live in Eagle Plains, population 9.
Tuktoyaktuk is a 1 hour flight from Inuvik and the scenery en route is out of this world, literally. Our pilot was just as excited as we were, with all three of us taking photographs. I did not realize that Cessna 172's had auto pilot. The pingos, the geometric patterns and colours as seen from above are unforgettable. The guided tour around Tuk is fascinating and it is hard to believe that just a few weeks later nature would form an ice road to Tuk.
Tuktoyaktuk is a 1 hour flight from Inuvik and the scenery en route is out of this world, literally. Our pilot was just as excited as we were, with all three of us taking photographs. I did not realize that Cessna 172's had auto pilot. The pingos, the geometric patterns and colours as seen from above are unforgettable. The guided tour around Tuk is fascinating and it is hard to believe that just a few weeks later nature would form an ice road to Tuk.
Written May 11, 2014
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ArtFan2010
Wanaka123 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
We just spent 9 days in Inuvik and drove up to Tuktoyaktuk several times along the iceroad. It goes down in one of our all time favourite weeks of our lives! There is something so amazing to experience this harsh, fragile and vulnerable land. Being on the frozen arctic ocean and seeing these strange Pingos! And aurora, oh the aurora!! We were so lucky, but it was a lot of hard work to receive this luck ;) The best way to get here is to drive, to get the feel of truly how far away you are... and drive and drive and drive... but oh it is worth it. We need to save this landscape! We loved meeting the people, they are so open and friendly. Crazy wonderful special place, Tuktoyaktuk :)
Written April 24, 2016
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David L
Homer, AK32 contributions
Aug 2018
Tuktoyaktuk is a fascinating place and the pingos are certainly outer-worldly. You can see them on the drive up and from spots in town as well. It was interesting to learn about their formation and to see them dominate the landscape.
Written August 23, 2018
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Lee B
Alberta, Canada188 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
A trip to Tuk ended our ride up the Dempster Highway. the pingo you can visit isn't much but there are other larger ones that can be seen in the distance. When we were in Tuk it was hot and sunny (25 C) and we took the opportunity to have a swim in the Arctic Ocean. The people we met in town were friendly and the drive there through the Tundra was full of unique scenery.
Having the chance to visit this Northern Town and dip in the Ocean was a unique experience that is off the beaten track.
Having the chance to visit this Northern Town and dip in the Ocean was a unique experience that is off the beaten track.
Written August 4, 2018
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29jrh
Airdrie, Canada246 contributions
Jun 2018
I also thought a Pingo was a small arctic bird, nothing could be further from the truth. Rather, it is a small hill rising out of the tundra caused by ice and perma frost. It is unlike anything you will probably ever see and something that will become apparent once you see these small hills in the vastness of the tundra near Tuk.
Written July 5, 2018
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Jim U
George Town, Grand Cayman168 contributions
Feb 2020
Fascinating landforms that remind us of the fragility and the uniqueness beyond the Artic Circle. The landmark site gives you helpful information and good viewpoint - even the waning hours of daylight in winter. Definitely worth the stop on the road between Tuktoyaktuk and Inuvik.
Written June 2, 2020
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DadandCab
Coffs Harbour, Australia1,272 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
This is the viewpoint for the big pingo. As close as you can get without a kayak. Good viewpoint, but also the best free public washrooms we'd come across in a long, long way. Worth a visit for both purposes.
Written July 19, 2019
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Frenchie_Cub
Calgary, Canada104 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Truly remarkable arctic landmarks. I had such fascination on how those are created and it was nice to finally see them up close and personal.
Written July 5, 2019
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Compass194564
Valley Springs, South Dakota
I'm planning ondriving up here this summer I drive a SUV Kia Sportage will that get me there or would i need something else?
Written February 11, 2019
Peter H
Menahga, Minnesota
No reason why it wouldn’t. Drove to Inuvik in 2013. Making the drive again in August 2019 to get to Tuk now that the road is open
Written May 12, 2019
Does anyone know if you can rent a canoe to get to the pingos landmark? It's shown on the Canadian National Parks website as an option, but not sure how to go about renting one. Any information on how to get close to the pingos would be appreciated :)
Written August 5, 2018
Anyone know if there are any restaurants in Tuk? I cant find anything online
Written September 8, 2017
One option is to get something from the Northern Store and make a meal yourself. There is also a convenience store run by End of the Road that has branched out into Pizza and Burgers and as of November 2017 was planning to open a dining room. If you are staying at a B&B or Inn they may offer meals at an extra cost.
Written February 8, 2018
Hello,
May I ask you the name of the company you booked the one day excursion to Tuk.
Many thanks!
Written April 10, 2016
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