Stories and Community Profiles
Resolute Bay
A small community in the Far North, Resolute Bay is the starting point for the Polar Race and Polar Challenge.
Baker Lake
Located at the mouth of the Thelon River, this hamlet is Nunavut's only inland community.
Gjoa Haven
Named after the ship of a Norwegian explorer, this hamlet is rich with history and culture.
Pangnirtung
Fondly called ‘Pang’ for short, Pangnirtung (Pangniqtuuq) means 'Place of the Bull Caribou' in Inuktitut.
Whale Cove
This proudly traditional community is a popular destination with abundant wildlife and excellent fishing.
Sanikiluaq
The southernmost community of Nunavut, Sanikiluaq is located in a vast archipelago in Hudson Bay.
Qikiqtarjuaq
Known as the iceberg capital of Nunavut, this community features an amazing landscape and dynamic local culture.
Grise Fiord
The northernmost civilian community in Canada, Grise Fiord’s remoteness, wildlife, and scenery make it a unique destination.
Chesterfield Inlet
This community is known in Inuktitut as Igluligaarjuk, meaning place with a few 'thule houses.'
Coral Harbour
Known as Salliq in Inuktitut, this community was named for the fossilized coral found in its surrounding waters.
Pond Inlet
With a striking landscape and vibrant culture, this community is considered one of Canada’s “jewels of the North.”