Byam Martin Mountains

The Byam Martin Mountains are a mountain group on Bylot Island featuring sharp peaks, deep valleys, and numerous glaciers throughout its terrain. The range rises significantly above sea level, with multiple summits scattered across the island's landscape.

Explorers first mapped this mountain range during expeditions in 1939 through the region. These early journeys established the first detailed knowledge of these remote northern peaks.

The Inuit people from Pond Inlet regularly travel through this mountain range, maintaining their connection with this northern territory.

Reaching this mountain range requires advanced mountaineering skills and specialized equipment designed for extreme Arctic conditions. Visitors should expect harsh weather, difficult terrain, and complete remoteness from settlements.

Angilaaq Mountain within this range exceeds 1,900 meters (6,200 feet) in elevation and stands among the highest summits in the northern Canadian Arctic. The peak remains relatively obscure compared to more famous mountain ranges further south.

Location: Nunavut

Elevation above the sea: 1,951 m

GPS coordinates: 73.22830,-78.62080

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20