Local attractions and tourism
Sirmilik National Park
There are five national parks in Nunavut representing various examples of Canada’s 39 natural regions – Quttinirpaaq (Eastern High Arctic), Sirmilik (Eastern Arctic Lowlands), Ukkusiksalik (Central Tundra) and Auyuittuq (Northern Davis), and Qausuittuq (Western High Arctic).
Pond Inlet, population 1315 (2006), is located on the northeastern tip of Baffin Island. Arctic Bay, population 639, is located on the northern tip of Baffin Island. Arctic Bay is located 21 km west of the mining community of Nanisivik.
Community Visitor Information
Pond Inlet - Nattinnak Visitors Centre
Phone: 867-899-8226
Fax: 867-899-8246
Northern Store
Pond Inlet: 867-899-8848
Tununiq Sauniq Co-op
Pond Inlet: 867-899-5100
Arctic Bay Hamlet Office
Phone: 867-439-9917
Fax: 867-439-8767
Northern Store
Arctic Bay: 867-439-9914
Taqqut Co-op Association
Arctic Bay: 867-439-9934
Nunavut tourism links
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