Igloolik, Inuit territorial hamlet in Foxe Basin, Nunavut
This remote settlement stands on a small island north of the Arctic Circle, between the Canadian mainland and Baffin Island in the Foxe Basin.
Archaeological findings reveal that the Dorset people inhabited this region 4,000 years ago, with first European contact occurring when British Navy ships arrived in 1822.
The inhabitants of Igloolik maintain their traditions through Artcirq, a professional Inuit circus that combines ancient customs with contemporary performance arts.
The Igloolik Airport serves as the main transportation hub, connecting the community to other regions while temperatures range from 15°C in summer to -30°C in winter.
The settlement experiences complete darkness during December and January, followed by continuous daylight through June and July, affecting daily life patterns.
Location: Nunavut
Elevation above the sea: 53 m
GPS coordinates: 69.37610,-81.79940
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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