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PHOTOS: PATRICK GRAILLON | HEIKO WITTENBORN | NUNAVIK TOURISM | STEVE DESCHÊNES | ISABELLE DUBOIS | PIERRE DUNNIGAN | FLY ROD CHRONICLE
white blanket of winter transforms the
region into an outdoor playground for back-
country skiing, snowshoeing and
snowmobiling. At night, nature may pull
out all the stops with a showy display of
northern lights while visitors gather in the
tupik (the traditional Inuit tent) to listen to
guides tell of how the land and culture are
intertwined in rich Inuit traditions
(nunavikparks.ca/en/parks/Tursujuq).
Ulittaniujalik National Park
Ulittaniujalik National Park is the newest park
in Nunavik, offering opportunities to embark
on a canoe-camping expedition down the
legendary George River and hiking around the
park’s iconic Pyramid Mountain. It also pro-
vides a sanctuary for caribou calving grounds
(nunavikparks.ca/en/parks/ulittaniujalik).
Nunavik Parks offers all-inclusive packages
of outdoor adventures, cultural discovery
and shared experiences with the Inuit
people. Packages include transportation from
Montréal, meals and accommodations
(nunavikparks.ca or call Voyages FCNQ at
1-800-463-7610).
For more outdoor and ecotourism experi-
ences offered by other Nunavik tour
operators, please visit Nunavik Parks,
(nunavikparks.ca/en).
Fantastic Arctic Wildlife
Nunavik is also the realm of amazing Arctic
wildlife, on which rules the revered polar
bear, a truly remarkable marine mammal that
can be observed in its natural coastal habitat.
It is also possible to observe the great caribou
migration of one of the largest herds in the
world. Exclusive encounters with the muskox,
a prehistoric specimen straight out of the ice
age, as well as with other members of the
Arctic fauna, such as the elusive tundra wolf,
are also among the highlights of a journey to
Nunavik.
World-Class Fishing
This pristine land presents countless lakes
and majestic rivers, where swarms of
salmonidae and other plus-sized fish species
swim in its clear waters, all worthy of great
fishing tales. The famous Arctic char and big
Atlantic salmon will be sure to give fishing
enthusiasts an exciting challenge at the end
of their line, not to mention other great
catches such as giant lake trout, frisky brook
trout or delicious speckled trout. A true
fishing adventure awaits.
A Vibrant Inuit Culture
A friendly people of many legends, it’s with
your Inuit hosts that you will discover this
Far North region of Québec. Proud of their
unique ancestral heritage, the Inuit of
Nunavik are more than happy to share their
way of life with visitors keen on discovering
their vibrant culture.
Whether you visit the national parks,
track wildlife or fish with them, head out on
the land on a dog sled to sleep in an igloo
beneath the northern lights, or simply visit
one of their tight-knit communities, you’re
in for a truly authentic experience. Their
elders’ stories, mesmerizing throat songs and
legends coming to life in soapstone will offer
you a lifetime of memories.
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TRAVEL PLANNER
For more travel information on
Nunavik: nunavik-tourism.com
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