Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your visit to Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve
Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve
Openings and services differ across the country. Please check the Parks Canada national information portal dedicated to COVID-19 for regular updates.
Important information about your visit to Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve
July 30, 2020 – All areas of Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve are considered open. Please remember that Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve and Thaidene Nëné Indigenous Protected Area have special requirements for visitors which includes registering before you travel. You can do that by visiting the Visitor Registration page.
As part of being a responsible visitor, please read through the Rules and Regulations page of the website before visiting the park and protected area. If you need more information, Parks Canada staff can be reached by calling 867-766-8460.
When planning trips to Thaidene Nene this summer, please consider that your personal safety is your own responsibility. Be prepared to be self sufficient in the park – you’ll have less access to Parks Canada staff and services than normal. This is not a good summer to be taking significant risks.
What’s open? (Updated July 10, 2020)
- Overnight and backcountry use (registration required)
- In order to fish within Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve’s boundaries, a fishing permit is now required.
What’s closed: (Updated July 10, 2020)
Main administration building located in Yellowknife, NT is closed until further notice.
We strongly encourage all visitors to wear a non-medical mask or face covering when visiting indoor public spaces at Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve. An indoor public space is any space with walls and a roof that can be accessed by the members of the public.
Łutsël K’é is the nearest gateway to Thaidene Nene. Because of COVID-19, the Łutsël K’é Dene Band asks that visitors hold off visiting the community at this time. Further questions? Email: tdndepartment@gmail.com.
If you visit, file a trip plan with friends or family before visiting the national park reserve. If something goes wrong, contact Parks Canada Dispatch’s 24/7 emergency number: 1-877-852-3100 (toll free), 1-780-852-3100 (long-distance tolls apply), or email jasperdispatch@canada.ca.
Visitors from outside the NWT should consult with the latest policies surrounding travel to the NWT this summer. Some of these policies are prone to change. Visit the Government of the Northwest Territories website for more information: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19.
Stay informed
Parks Canada is working with our provincial and territorial counterparts, local municipalities and communities to keep visitors and residents informed and safe.
For the most up to date information, visit:
- Date modified :