Qikiqtarjuaq, Arctic coastal hamlet in Nunavut, Canada
Located on Broughton Island at 67.5581°N and 64.0247°W, Qikiqtarjuaq rises 6 meters above sea level along the Davis Strait shoreline.
The settlement changed its name from Broughton Island to Qikiqtarjuaq in 1998, marking a significant step in preserving Inuit heritage.
The community maintains strong connections to traditional Inuit practices through hunting activities and annual celebration events during the winter season.
The hamlet contains two grocery stores, a health center with nursing staff, and the Inuksuit School serving kindergarten through grade twelve.
The location functions as the northern gateway to Auyuittuq National Park, where visitors observe polar bears, narwhals, and bowhead whales.
Location: Nunavut
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
GPS coordinates: 67.55810,-64.02470
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:41
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