Pangnirtung

Known as 'Pangniqtuuq' and affectionately referred to as 'Pang,' this artistic enclave is celebrated for its exquisite woven tapestries and lithographic prints. Nestled alongside a stunning fjord and surrounded by picturesque mountainous landscapes, Pang is a haven for hikers, climbers, and skiers. It's a quaint community bordered by snow-capped peaks on one side and the ocean on the other.

Pang boasts remarkable parks such as Pisuktinu Tunngavik Territorial Park at the head of Cumberland Sound, and Kekerten Territorial Park on the adjacent Kekerten Island. It's also conveniently near the southern edge of the vast Auyuittuq National Park, offering an array of outdoor pursuits like hiking, climbing, and camping during summer, as well as cross-country skiing in winter.

Hunting, fishing, and snowmobile riding rank among Pangnirtung's favored outdoor activities. Additionally, visitors can partake in dog sledding and igloo camping. Each April, the community organizes a day filled with feasting and music to commemorate its establishment as a hamlet. In late May, it hosts a highly anticipated annual fishing derby.

The untainted lands and pristine waters around Pangnirtung are home to an abundance of wildlife including polar bears, caribou, arctic hares, arctic foxes, wolves, seals, narwhals, beluga and bowhead whales, arctic char, turbot, and various bird species such as ptarmigan, ravens, gulls, and numerous migratory songbirds.

Pangnirtung is also renowned for its distinctive crocheted winter hats known as 'Pang Hats,' which have gained popularity throughout Nunavut. Among the cultural highlights in Pang is the Uqqurmiut Inuit Arts Centre, featuring studios and shops that celebrate local craftsmanship.