Baffin

Pangnirtung Fjord of Auyuittuq National Park – gap year Arctic trips (IV)

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After wrapping up our time in Pond Inlet on the north shore of Baffin Island, we made a connection through Iqaluit and arrived at the Inuit village of Pangnirtung (aka Panniqtuuq), which is nestled deep within a fjord of southeastern Baffin Island. Pangnirtung: “the place of the bull caribou” Pangnirtung is located on the Cumberland … Read more

Glaciers and narwhals of northern Baffin – gap year Arctic trips (III)

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My last post covered first impressions of Nunavut’s capital Iqaluit, and this one will continue our journey further up north to the Inuit village of Pond Inlet in Northern Baffin, as well as the adjacent Sirmilik National Park. Pond Inlet: “the place of Mittima’s grave” Pond Inlet is a traditional Inuit village on the northern … Read more

First impressions of Baffin permafrost tundra – gap year Arctic trips (II)

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We took a trip to Baffin Island (i.e. “Qikiqtaaluk” in Inuktitut, meaning “very big island“) in August 2025, exploring lively permafrost, ancient rock formations, and spectacular Arctic fjords, while also getting a glimpse of the unique lifestyle of Inuit people today. This trip was overflowing with fascinating and thrilling experiences, far too many to capture … Read more