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Nunavut

The North · NU

Nunavut

Our land.

Canada's youngest, largest, and most remote territory — a vast Inuit homeland of fjords, ice, and Arctic wildlife.

Region

The North

Best time to visit

May–September.

Suggested itineraries

1 curated routes

01 — Key Attractions

What you came for.

No. 01

Auyuittuq National Park

Granite cathedrals on Baffin Island; home to Mount Thor's mile-high cliff.

No. 02

Iqaluit

The territorial capital and gateway to Baffin Island.

No. 03

Sirmilik National Park

Sea ice, narwhal, and seabird cliffs.

02 — Suggested Itineraries

Routes that flow.

Arctic Expedition Cruise

12 days

Small-ship voyage through the Northwest Passage.

  1. 1Iqaluit
  2. 2Pond Inlet
  3. 3Beechey Island
  4. 4Cambridge Bay

03 — Signature Experiences

Only here.

Wildlife

Floe-edge with narwhal

Camp on the sea ice as narwhal and bowhead pass below.

Culture

Inuit art in Cape Dorset

Visit one of the world's great printmaking communities.

04 — Seasonal Highlights

A different country each season.

Spring

Floe-edge season — 24-hour light and abundant wildlife.

Summer

Ship-supported expeditions and trekking in Auyuittuq.

Autumn

Short, golden tundra season.

Winter

Polar night, ice fishing, and dog teams.