Milne Inlet, Arctic inlet in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Canada.
Milne Inlet is a waterway that extends roughly 80 kilometers southward from Navy Board Inlet, linking to Eclipse Sound. The channel separates Bylot Island from Baffin Island.
The inlet's infrastructure began developing in the 2000s when a mining company started operations for an iron ore project. This expansion marked a significant shift in the region's development.
The waterway lies within a marine conservation area where Inuit communities continue hunting and fishing as they have for generations. These practices remain central to the rhythm of life in the region.
The waterway is navigable only from August through October when ice has melted. Winter conditions bring extreme cold that prevents travel through the channel.
The waterway hosts numerous marine mammals including narwhals, belugas, seals, and walruses. Polar bears also roam the region regularly while hunting for food.
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