Welcome to THE HERSCHEL, our newly renovated 2 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bathroom accommodations with stunning views of the Pingos and Arctic Ocean. Each room has one double or queen bed. Shared amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms, and a cozy living room with satellite TV and wood burning stove. Free internet and continental breakfast are included.
Rates
Please contact us directly to book.
$ 300+gst per night for one person
$ 320+gst per night for a couple
Payments accepted: Visa, Mastercard, cash, e-transfer.
Cancellation Policy
Stays 2 nights or less: Cancellation within 48 hrs or no show—1 night accommodation fee.
Stays 3 nights or more : Cancellation within 7 days or no show—2 nights accommodation fee.
We are a small business, last minute cancellations impact us. We appreciate your understanding.
History of THE HERSCHEL
THE HERSCHEL was the home of Inuvialuk Anglican deacon Thomas Umaok who was ordained on Herschel Island in 1928. Herschel Island offers the only protective harbour between the Mackenzie River Delta and Point Barrow in Alaska, making it a haven for ships and a key whaling port throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its Inuvialuktun name is Qikiqtaruk, meaning “it is island”. Umaok's house was moved to Tuktoyaktuk before Herschel Island became a national park in 1987. We renovated the building throughout 2023-24 and welcomed our first guests to this historic space in spring 2025.
For a virtual tour, see this post from Inuvialuk model Willow Allen: