PANGNIRTUNG Known as the Switzerland of the Arctic, this Inuit hamlet of just under 1,500 people is an arctic arts and culture paradise. Indigenous people have inhabited the region for up to 4,000 years, and the influence of their lifestyle, beliefs and traditions are evident in the local artwork. The Uqqurmiut Centre for Arts & Crafts houses an impressive collection of Inuit drawings and sketches, as well as paintings, carvings, tapestries and prints.
ZODIAC CRUISING THE RUGGED SHORELINE There’s no better way to experience the rugged wildness of the largest island in Canada than by Zodiac. You’ll visit isolated inlets and other areas inaccessible to bigger vessels, and listen carefully as our expert guides share their insights about life in the Far North. Intimate and exciting, this is one adventure you won’t want to miss.
RICH INUIT CULTURE & ARTS COMMUNITIES Combining modern techniques with traditional values, many gifted artists living in the Arctic
create amazing tapestries, limited-edition prints and
soapstone carvings. Arts and crafts produced in the region reflect the realities of life in the land of the midnight sun and are valued by collectors worldwide.
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