PLACES TO STAY
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near Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary, NU, is a remote wilderness stronghold for Muskox in the central Barrens, Canada
Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary, NU, is a remote wilderness stronghold for Muskox in the central Barrens, Canada is one of the top spots to sight Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Muskox (Ovibos moschatus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Summer tundra tours by light aircraft to Banks Island and Victoria Island for viewing herds; winter sightings easier against darker tundra.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round on the tundra; Banks Island and Victoria Island in Nunavut offer close encounters; Yukon has a recovering herd near Ivvavik.
Coordinates
64.0000°N, 104.0000°W
HABITAT
Arctic tundra and rocky uplands; survives on buried grasses and sedges year-round in extreme cold
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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