Pangnirtung, Canada

Pangnirtung is an Inuit hamlet, Qikiqtaaluk Region, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut, located on Baffin Island. It is situated on a coastal plain at the coast of Pangnirtung Fjord, a fjord which eventually merges with Cumberland Sound.

Pangnirtung is a traditional home of the Inuit for more than 1,000 years where there is still a thriving community of artists renowned world wide for their weaving and printmaking.

Things to See & Do

* Arctic scenery
* View wildlife
* Purchase Inuit traditional arts
* Pangnirtung Fjord

General Information

Cruise Season – May - Oct
Currency – Canadian dollar ($) (CAD)
Language – Inuit Language (Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun), English, French
Population – 1,350 approx
Land Area – 7.54 km²
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time – GMT minus four hours
International Country Telephone Code – +709

Travel Links – Pangnirtung is serviced by Pangnirtung airport, with flights offered by Canadian North and First Air.