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SIRMILIK NATIONAL PARK
Between the communities of Pond
Inlet and Arctic Bay on northern Baffi n
Island, Sirmilik National Park’s 22,200
sq. km (8,572 sq. mi.) are comprised of
three parts: Borden Peninsula is a
plateau sliced by broad river valleys;
Oliver Sound is a scenic fj ord for boat-
ing, wilderness hiking and camping;
and Bylot Island is a spectacular and
rugged island of mountains, valleys,
glaciers and seabird colonies. Kayak
iceberg-dotted waters, trek to red rock
THROAT SINGING, IQALUIT • DESTINATION CANADA
hoodoo spires, spot migratory snow
geese at their biggest nesting area and
Experienced backpackers can traverse the FAMILY FUN
visit ancient archaeological Thule sites.
97-km (60-mi.) Akshayuk Pass through Head to Iqaluit from Ottawa on a family-
Bylot abuts the proposed Tallurutiup
Auyuittuq National Park, a 10 to 14-day friendly long weekend in August. Flights,
Imanga National Marine Conservation
hike amid glaciers, sheer cliff s and river hotel and a town tour are included (www.
area called the “Serengeti of the Arctic”
crossings. Be sure to travel with one of the arctickingdom.com/trip/arctic-getaway).
for its abundance of seals, narwhal,
licenced, insured and Park-approved Take the kids to play with Canadian
beluga and bowhead whales, as well
outfi tters in Pangnirtung and Qikiqtarjuaq. purebred Inuit dog puppies at Inukpak
as walrus and polar bears (www.
The less adventurous can glimpse the pass’ Outfi tting’s kennel, head out for a dogsled-
parkscanada.gc.ca/sirmilik).
spectacular mountain terrain on a day’s ding excursion, build an igloo with your
boat ride up the fj ord from Pangnirtung to family then sleep in it, or ride a snow-
National Parks and Historic Sites:
hike to the Arctic Circle (www.parkscanada. mobile and try ice fi shing (www.inukpak www.parkscanada.gc.ca
1-888-773-8888
gc.ca/auyuittuq). outfi tting.ca).
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