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Overview
With miles of uninhabitable land, freezing cold temperatures and
snow-capped mountains, the pristine and exquisite Canadian province
of Nunavut is somewhat of an untapped tourist destination that lies
way off the beaten track. Priding itself on its distinctive natural
beauty, great outdoors and ideal position to view the Aurora
Borealis, Nunavut is located in the Arctic circle and offers
visitors a breath of the cleanest (and coldest) air, a taste of
adventure, the opportunity to come face-to-face with a real Inuit,
and an experience of a lifetime.
Nunavut has strong historical ties to the Norse, and the Vikings
are thought to have been regular visitors to this part of the
world. Official languages here, besides English and French, include
Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun, which are spoken by the native Inuit
people.
In Nunavut, outdoor activities abound, and wildlife such as polar
bears, walruses and beluga whales are regularly sighted. Couple
that with a few icebergs drifting by and you've got a winning
recipe for outstanding wildlife photography opportunities. The
rugged cliffs and tundra also provide perfect conditions for
thousands of nesting birds, such as snowy owls, sandhill cranes,
gyrfalcons, jaegers, loons and plovers - a bird-watching
paradise.
Baffin Island is a popular attraction, especially in winter when
the Aurora Borealis is best viewed from here, but also for its
outdoor activities, including cross-country skiing, sea kayaking,
Arctic fishing, whale watching and the exciting trails in the
stunning Sirmilik National Park.
Nunavut is also the land of the Midnight Sun, where visitors can
experience 24-hour sunshine during the summer months.
Taking a holiday in Nunavut is not something many people get to do
in their lifetime, but for those who do, the memories of
breathtaking scenery, unusual wildlife and images of hospitable
people surviving in an inhospitable climate will last forever.