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Before you go
Your trip to Pangnirtung.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Pangnirtung – Nunavut Destination Baffin Island (Canada): Pangnirtung; Pond Inlet about 300 km from Iqaluit
How to get there
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Pangnirtung Airport (YXP) 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport is next to the village, with flights from Iqaluit. There is no road to Iqaluit; the distance given is as the crow flies.
How many days
Three days or more, allowing time for weather.
When to go
From July to August.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The village is explored on foot, and the park is reached by boat or on foot.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Pangnirtung
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Morning
Village and fjord
Walk through the village, visit the Auyuittuq park centre and the arts centre.
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Afternoon
Ukama Trail
Climb the Ukama Trail behind the village for a view of the fjord.
2 days in Pangnirtung
Day 1
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All day
Village
Do the village, the park centre and the Ukama Trail.
Day 2
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All day
Auyuittuq
Go by boat to the entrance at Overlord and hike the valley to the first views of the Akshayuk Pass.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Pangnirtung?
Enter Auyuittuq National Park, visit the arts centre, hike above the fjord and take a boat to the Kekerten whaling station.
Is Pangnirtung inside the Arctic Circle?
It lies a little to the south; the Arctic Circle crosses Auyuittuq National Park, north of the village.
Is Pangnirtung known for art?
Yes, for tapestries and carvings made by Inuit artists of the community.
What is the weather like in Pangnirtung?
Cool in summer and very cold in winter; wind and fog can delay flights and boats.