Skip to content
Wild10
Mountain range in eastern Canada

Torngat Mountains

A trailless Arctic mountain range on the Labrador–Quebec border with polar bears and Inuit-guided trips.

Where on earth

Satellite imagery flying in from a world view to Torngat Mountains, Canada. Use the + / − buttons, or click the map to zoom with your scroll wheel; drag to pan and pinch to zoom on touch.

Region
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Country
Canada
Biome
Arctic alpine tundra (0–1,600 m)
Best season
July – August
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Climbing
  • Mountaineering
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Winter Camping

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Arctic alpine tundra (0–1,600 m)
  • Best season: July – August
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
Loading live weather & climate for Torngat Mountains

Topic summary

A trailless Arctic mountain range on the Labrador–Quebec border with polar bears and Inuit-guided trips.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: July – August

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Arctic alpine tundra (0–1,600 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Canada
Biome
Arctic alpine tundra (0–1,600 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Plan with verified data

Torngat Mountains trip tools

Popular pursuits at Torngat Mountains

  • Backpacking

    Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.

  • Hiking

    Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.

  • Climbing

    Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.

  • Mountaineering

    Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.

  • Wildlife Viewing

    Best light, best season, and where animals move.

  • Winter Camping

    Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.

Animals around Torngat Mountains

Browse all wildlife guides →

Last verified: 1970-01-01