Clyde River

Clyde River is an Inuit settlement on Baffin Island located near Patricia Bay, situated on a floodplain in the Arctic. The community sits near ten fjords and the mountains of the Arctic Cordillera that extend toward Davis Strait.

The Hudson's Bay Company established a trading post in 1924, marking the beginning of permanent European settlement on Baffin Island. This trading station shaped the region's economy for decades.

The Piqqusilirivvik Inuit Cultural Learning Centre teaches visitors about traditional hunting methods, the Inuktitut language, and the craft of carving walrus and whale bone. The center shows how residents pass knowledge about Arctic life and self-sufficiency to younger generations.

The settlement connects to other communities through regular flights to Iqaluit and Pond Inlet, with annual supply deliveries by ship. Visitors should prepare for harsh weather and understand that services are limited compared to larger towns.

The surrounding cliffs draw climbers from around the world seeking alpine challenges in extreme isolation. The waters here are home to narwhals, bowhead whales, and other marine mammals that shape the hunting experience for both residents and visitors.

Location: Nunavut

Elevation above the sea: 27 m

GPS coordinates: 70.47390,-68.58610

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20