Thule whalers were probably the first people to settle on the island. Sir John Franklin met the descendants of these whalers when he visited in the early 19th century. Artifacts from the various historical periods can be seen on the island. Today, park rangers maintain very basic services at Qikiqtaruk. These include driftwood windbreak shelters for tents, fire rings and firewood, outhouses and some drinking water.
Local rangers provide information about the park and the region's inhabitants and neighbors.