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Population: 1550
Region: Qikiqtani
Time Zone: Eastern
Postal Code: X0A 0R0
Weather: Environment Canada
Settled at the bottom of a mountain, at the mouth of a river and
surrounded by spectacular fiords, Pangnirtung is located on Baffin Island,
in Cumberland Sound. Known to outdoor enthusiasts as the gateway to
the famous Auyuittuq National Park, there are many attractions for
visitors to this community. Pangnirtung is famed for its art and one of the
great attractions is the Uqqurmiut Inuit Arts Centre. The Artist
Association of the Centre welcomes visitors to see to the print and weave
shops, which create beautiful woven tapestries and prints. The acclaimed
“Pang” hats, colourfully-patterned crocheted toques made by local
craftspeople, can also be purchased at the Centre’s gift shop.
Pangnirtung Fisheries contributes to the community’s economy through
the harvesting and processing of arctic char and Baffin turbot (Greenland
halibut). Employees at the newly-modernized processing plant prepare
the daily catch of fish for shipment to international locations.
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Getting There |
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First Air operates flights from Iqaluit to Pangnirtung every
day of the week. Kenn Borek Air flies from Iqaluit to Pangnirtung every
day of the week except Saturdays. Please check with the airlines for
schedule changes. |
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